Journal of
Geography and Regional Planning

  • Abbreviation: J. Geogr. Reg. Plann.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2070-1845
  • DOI: 10.5897/JGRP
  • Start Year: 2008
  • Published Articles: 399

Full Length Research Paper

Exploring challenges of engaging in socio-economic activities due to traffic congestion in Sekondi-Takoradi

Emmanuel Panin Acheampong
  • Emmanuel Panin Acheampong
  • Department of Geography and Resource Development, Faculty of Social Science, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana.
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Louis Kusi Frimpong
  • Louis Kusi Frimpong
  • Department of Geography and Resource Development, Faculty of Social Science, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana.
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Jacob Doku Tetteh
  • Jacob Doku Tetteh
  • Department of Geography and Resource Development, Faculty of Social Science, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana.
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  •  Received: 03 April 2019
  •  Accepted: 13 May 2019
  •  Published: 31 October 2021

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