Of importance to policy is the pricing and sources of funding. required to meet the huge demand for housing in Ghana which is. estimated at about one million units over the next ten years2. Recent developments in the Ghanaian economy indicate a boom in. the construction sector, including the housing sector. The gradual.
The hamsa hand is a popular apotropaic talisman for magical protection against the evil eye, and is one of the most popular amulets for good luck and prosperity. The word Hamsa means 5 and refers to the five fingers. The number 5 is a powerful number and symbolizes defence, power and fortune.
The term of the hamsa amulet also differs from one culture to another throughout the world. The different regions have given the hamsa a name from their culture that means the same because the hamsa does the same work â protect people from evil. The hamsa hand is referred to as the âthe hand of Fatimaâ in Islam. Fatima was the one of the daughters of the Prophet Muhammad. On the other hand, the Christians believe the hamsa is the âhand of Maryâ the mother of Jesus Christ, the Holy Virgin.