Gendered Effects of Enhanced Assets Adaptation Strategies on the Urban Poor in Ghana

Men and women in poor urban communities employ assets to perform different roles. These assets are usually poor and cannot withstand risks and require enhancement. Enhancing the assets of the urban poor is crucial in building resilient communities. However, there exist gaps in the gender perspective of the effects of enhanced assets adaptation strategies on the urban poor to inform policy and planning of communities. This study employs quantitative and qualitative techniques to investigate the phenomenon. The results show a statistically significant difference between the effects of enhanced financial, human, and natural assets and also reveal that men are more likely to be resilient with the enhancement of financial, human, and social assets. The study calls for policy interventions and community planners to devise strategies in enhancing the assets of the urban poor, particularly women to pursue the sustainable cities agenda.