Marshall Kala is a Principal Research Assistant in the Social Division at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana. Mr. Kala graduated from the University of Ghana in 2000 with BA (Hons) Geography and Resource Development and Philosophy and completed his masters at the same University (University of Ghana, Legon) in 2004 where he obtained his MPhil in Geography and Resource Development. His research focus is on urban housing, human development and health issues.