AGRARIAN CHANGE IN KUSASI, NORTHEAST GHANA

This article examines the nature of agrarian change in the Kusasi area of north-east Ghana. In focusing upon the dynamic of population growt h the study has relevance the interrelated processes of continuing env ironmental degradation and declining productivity under the prevailing agricultural system. The article raises the question of how, in the a bsence of progressive change brought about by population growth, devel opment for regions like Kusasi is to be envisaged. Current programmes of agricultural development are considered in the context of past init iatives.