The Donor Funds and Climate Change-Induced Vulnerability: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Richard Fosu Amankwa (), Albert Ahenkan (), Mohammed Amidu, Benjamin Otchere-Ankrah () and Nicholas Asare ()
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Richard Fosu Amankwa: University of Ghana Business School, Department of Accounting
Albert Ahenkan: University of Ghana Business School, Department of Public Administration
Benjamin Otchere-Ankrah: University of Ghana Business School, Department of Public Administration
Nicholas Asare: University of Ghana Business School, Department of Accounting

A chapter in Climate Change in Africa, 2026, pp 391-404 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter examines the multifaceted roles of donor funds in addressing climate-induced vulnerabilities. It highlights the complex interplay between substantial benefits and significant challenges associated with the management and deployment of donor funds in addressing climate-induced vulnerabilities, delineating the beneficial, problematic, and sometimes detrimental impacts of such financial interventions. The methodology adopted for this chapter focuses on a comprehensive analysis of the impacts of donor funds on climate change-induced vulnerabilities through a multidisciplinary approach. Initially, a thorough literature review was conducted to establish a foundational understanding of the existing global climate finance mechanisms and their roles. The analysis underscores that while these funds can significantly bolster community resilience and foster sustainable development, challenges related to mismanagement, lack of transparency, and inadequate local involvement often undermine their effectiveness. These challenges underscore the complexities of implementing international aid projects across diverse environmental and socio-cultural landscapes. The insights presented advocate for a more integrated and community-focused approach in future funding strategies to ensure that donor funds effectively mitigate the impacts of climate change and enhance the adaptive capacities of vulnerable communities worldwide.

Keywords: Climate change adaptation; Donor funds; Climate finance mechanisms; Sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-15259-6_14

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