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Ms Mavis Yaa Mansa Ameworwor

Assistant Internal Auditor

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    My adroitness on my internal auditing work has helped in an unwavering effort that has ensured compliance, improve risk assessment and processes in the institution. With keen eye for facts and strong analytical skills, I seek to give to the success and integrity of the institute I work with. I relish updating myself with latest developments in auditing and practices. I am an auditor with careful discernment of the internal audit duties of the institution that gives valuable results in meeting the institution goals and promoting best practices.

    I am amazing at examining, analyzing and collecting data. Specialize in providing feedback and developing auditing plans. I have worked hard to be problem solver, understand the dynamics of internal audit work when it comes to auditing and a Senior Member of Ghana Communication Technology University. I am knowledgeable in my field of work as Internal Audit personnel with over 10 years working experience.

    I have attended meetings with auditees and audit team members in order to let internal audit activities be known. My office is also available to provide guidance to managers and staff who need audit advice if necessary. The office, internal audit perform risk assessment of the institution and put together reports underlining the repercussion to the issues and problem of the institution and deliver to parties involve. Evaluate rules and regulation in the operations of the institution.

    On the other hand I had experience working at Scancom Limited-MTN (2013) Ghana in finance office monitoring and checking their fuel distribution to the pool cars and reconciling with the distributor before processing. I also verified their car maintenances bills and other relevant bills that came through for processes. I had the benefit of working with Ga Dangbe Rural Bank (2011) supporting staff and customers with solutions to their problem.

    I hold BSc in Banking and Finance from Central University and an MBA in Finance from Coventry University. As a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), I am delegated to upholding professional standards and promoting excellence in the field. At my leisure time I love engaging in church activities, where I actively participate and contribute to my local community. I am also an avid traveler, exploring new destinations and experiencing diverse culture.

    A proactive, reliable and hardworking individual with good interpersonal and time management skills who can work as part of a team or independently. Well organized and motivated by challenges. My aim is to secure a well-structured environment conducive for acquiring more practical experience while enhancing personal development.

  • Publications

  • Qualifications (Education)

    DATE DEGREE/QUALIFICATION INSTITUTION
    April 2019 MBA Finance Coventry University, United Kingdom
    July 2013 BSc. Administration (Banking and finance) Central University, Ghana

  • Professional Training

    2022 Annual Internal Audit Conference (Internal Audit Agency) : Theme: Injecting fiscal discipline in resource mobilization and utilization for sustainable development: The Role of Internal Auditors
    2021 Annual National Internal Audit and Governance Conference (Virtual) Theme: Explore and innovate in a disruptive environment. Held from June 8-9, 2021, 9 CPE credits are hereby awarded
    2020 ABMA Skills: ABMA in essential business skills
    2019 Miita Consult: A 3-days workshop for GTUC on public university administration, Internal Auditor and Governance
    2015 Altum Training and Consulting: Implementing the IPPF from the Institute of Internal Auditors.
    CLEC: Career and life empowerment clinic

  • Positions Held/Served

    Assistant Internal Auditor - 2019 (Senior Member category)
    Assistant Auditor - 2015 (Senior Staff category)
    Audit Assistant – 2013 – 2014 (National Service\Contract Staff)

  • Areas of Expertise/Research

    Strategic in planning objective settings
    Organizational governance and structures
    Communication and reporting, verbal and written
    Analyzing and corroborating evidence (verification of documents)
    Teamwork and collaborating
    Leadership and influencing
    Adaptability and continuous learning
    Performance measurement and monitoring
    Professional Skepticism
    Professional Competency and due care
    Corporate governance issues

  • Conference/Seminars/Workshops

    Gender main streaming (2024)
    Higher Education as Corporate Entity: The Role of Registrars/Administrators in private Universities organized by the affiliate office of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (July 2018)
    Cutting-Edge Customer Service Delivery organized for Administrative Staff of GTUC (August 2016)
    Customer Care Workshop for Administrative Staff of GTUC (November 2014)
    Sensitization seminar on the New Three-Tier Pension Scheme (The Pensions Act 2008) for GTUC staff members with the Theme “Personal Pension-Boosting Your Savings” (August 2014)
    Program Based Budgeting (PBB) Training organized by Ministry of Finance & Economic Planning. (2013)

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Dr. Emmanuel Adjepong

Head, Directorate of Human Resource and Organisational Development

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    Dr. Emmanuel Adjepong, a member of the Chartered Institute of Human Resources Management (CIHRM), Ghana, holds a PhD in Business Administration from CASS European Institute of Management, an MBA in Human Resources Management from Wisconsin International University College with the University of Ghana affiliation, Accra, Ghana, and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Ghana, Accra.

    He started his career as an Economics and Mathematics teacher at Nsutam Secondary School in the Eastern Region before joining Ghana Telecommunication Company Limited as an Administrative & HR Manager, where he rose through the ranks to become a Chief Manager in Administration and Human Resources. He was also a National Training Coordinator at the Ghana Telecom Training Centre for about two years.

    He led the Human Resource Management Team in the transition of the Ghana Telecom Training Centre to Ghana Technology University College (GTUC) as a private tertiary institution, and now to a fully-fledged public university in Ghana.

    On a part-time basis, he teaches undergraduate and postgraduate Management and Human Resources related courses and provides consultancy services in transforming organisations through practical and innovative solutions to achieve sustainable growth. He has attended numerous local and international workshops. He has one publication and ten technical reports to his credit. His research interest areas are in Human Resources Strategy, Organizational Development and Behaviour, Leadership and Management and all Human Resources Functional areas.

  • Publications

  • Qualifications (Education)

    DATE DEGREE/QUALIFICATION INSTITUTION
    PhD in Business Administration CASS European Institute of Management
    MBA in Human Resources Management Wisconsin International University College, Ghana
    Bachelor's Degree in Economics University of Ghana

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Akpakli, Dale Dela K

Assistant Lecturer, General Studies Department

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    Dale is a faculty member at the Faculty of Computing and Information Systems (FOCIS), where he teaches Introduction to Psychology and Ethics. Before joining faculty, Dale worked as the Coordinator of the Doctoral Programmes at the Graduate School. His research interests are centred on the integration of Human Resource Management (HRM) practices with sustainability, the gig economy/workforce flexibility and HR Analytics.

    Dale holds an MPhil in Psychology and a BA in Psychology with Linguistics, both from the University of Ghana. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Human Resource Management at the University of Ghana Business School.

    Outside academia, Dale has held various positions across varied organizations. He represented PwC Ghana as the Training Coordinator during the initial stage of Implementation of the Ghana Integrated Financial Management System (GIFMIS) at the Controller & Accountant-General's Department (CAGD). At the erstwhile Intercontinental Bank Ghana Limited, he served as Acting Head of Customer Care and later as Acting Relationship Manager. His earlier career as an Accounts Officer at Unilever Ghana Limited afforded him experience in stock control and account reconciliation.

    Dale also worked as a consultant with Pentax Management Consultancy Limited, where he was involved in research, recruitment, selection, training coordination and facilitation. He led the conducting of mystery shopping for financial institutions like Ecobank and participated in impact assessments for the Support Programme for Enterprise Empowerment and Development (SPEED). Additionally, he has co- facilitated numerous training programs for donor agencies such as DANIDA, CIDA, and JICA, as well as for various private and public organizations.

  • Publications

  • Qualifications (Education)

    DATE DEGREE/QUALIFICATION INSTITUTION
    2022 to Date PhD (Student) in Human Resource Management University of Ghana, Legon
    2005 MPhil ((I/O) Psychology) University of Ghana, Legon
    2000 B.A. (Psychology with Linguistics) University of Ghana

  • Professional Training

  • Positions Held/Served

    Doctoral Programmes Coordinator, Ghana Communication Technology University, Graduate School (June 2013 to March 2020)
    Training Administrator for the Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS), PwC, Ghana (Jan 2012 - Nov 2012)
    Ag. Relationship Manager & Ag Head, Customer Care, estwhile Intercontinental Bank Ghana Limited (Oct 2007 - Aug 2011)
    Consultant, Pentax Management Consultancy Limited (Aug 2003 – July 2007)
    Accounts Officer, Unilever Ghana Limited (1996 – 1997 and then on a part-time basis through to 2003)

  • Areas of Expertise/Research

    Sustainable/Green Human Resource Management (HRM) Practices
    The gig economy and workforce flexibility
    HR Analytics

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  • Honours/Awards

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Dr. Eric Ekobor-Ackah Mochiah

Development Economist and Lecturer, Department of Economics, GCTU Business School

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    Dr. Eric Ekobor-Ackah Mochiah is a Development Economist and a Lecturer at Ghana Communication Technology University. His research focuses on Financial Technology (FinTech) ecosystem especially on Mobile Money technology in Ghana and Africa. He was a Fox International Fellow at Yale University and a PhD Fellow with UNU-WIDER at Helsinki, Finland. Eric has lectured in Economics since 2011.

    He is a former employee of Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) and has worked on multiple economic surveys and interventions including MCC-MiDA Interventions, Ghana Social Opportunities Project, LEAP project, World Bank Land Titling project, etc. He has consulted for and assisted various institutions (World Bank, AGRA, MDF West Africa, EMOS consultancy, Ernst and Young, etc.) which work directly with local government on national and transnational projects.

    He is currently working on a study titled Mobile Money Agent Network Expansion and Productivity with a grant of about US$50,000. He is on the side, an astute businessman in the transport industry (Car Rental Agency) with over 12 years of experience.

  • Publications

    No. PUBLICATION
    1 (2024) “Does Mobile Money impacts Profits of Non-farm businesses in Ghana?” Up and coming paper
    2 (2024) “Is the Determinants of Savings a Poverty Issue? An Unconditional Quantile Regression Analysis”. Up and coming paper
    3 (2024) “Demand for Textiles in Ghana: The Choice between Imitated and Original by the Consumer” Up and coming paper
    4 (2022) PhD Thesis: “Mobile Money Technology in Ghana: Empirical Analyses on Savings, Security and Volume of Transactions”.
    5 (2021) “Sustainable Waste Management Practices in a Higher Education Institution of Ghana” Published in 2021, International Conference on Computing, Computational Modelling and Applications (ICCMA)
    6 (2020) “Hope for Africa During Covid-19 Pandemic”, published in Yale Global Online on June 4, 2020
    7 (2014) “Deciding to urban-migrate: Evidence from the MiDA Intervention zones”, Published in December, 2014, with Isaac Osei-Akoto and R.D. Osei.
    8 (2014) “Impact of Cash Transfer programmes on Household’s work decisions (Labour supply)”, Published in September, 2014 (UNU-WIDER Working Paper), with Isaac Osei-Akoto and R.D. Osei
    9 (2014) “A Survey of the Bread Basket Region of Burkina Faso”, Final report submitted to Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) as part of a baseline survey of the bread basket regions, with Robert Darko Osei, Isaac Osei-Akoto, Thomas Ansre, and Richard Frempong
    10 2014) “A Survey of the Bread Basket Region of Ghana”, Final report submitted to Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) as part of a baseline survey of the bread basket regions, with Robert Darko Osei, Isaac Osei-Akoto, Thomas Ansre, and Richard Frempong
    11 (2013) “Managing the Macroeconomy in an Oil Rich Country: The Case of Ghana”, Published in August, 2013 (Policy Brief), with Charles Ackah, Robert Osei, Oliver Morrissey
    12 (2013) “Ghana’s Non-traditional Agricultural Exports Sector: The role of policy, institutions and markets”, A policy brief, with F. Asante, G. Owusu and R.D. Osei
    13 i) Edjah, F. Awunyo-Vitor, D. and Oduro-Gyimah, F. K. (2024). Appraising Public Adherence to Government’s Policy on Covid-19 Safety Protocols in Selected Institutions of Higher Learning in Ghana. IJEASA, https://doi.org/10.1504/IJEASA.2024.137217.
    14 (2012) “An Impact Evaluation of the MiDA FBO Training” Final Report submitted to MiDA as part of the Evaluation of the MCA-Ghana Programme, with Isaac Osei-Akoto, Hayford Ayerakwa, R.D. Osei, Wilson Appiah-Kubi and Sylvia Senu
    15 (2011) “The Impact of Training on Credit Accessbility to Farmers”, ISSER Technical Publication, with R. Atta-Ankomah, R.D. Osei, I. Osei-Akoto, & S. Senu.
    16 (2008) “The Choice of a Mobile phone network in Ghana”, Mphil thesis
    17 (2005) “The Cost and Benefit Analysis of the Rawlings Park in Accra, Ghana”, Bachelor’s Degree Dissertation with B. P. Yeboah

  • Qualifications (Education)

    DATE DEGREE/QUALIFICATION INSTITUTION
    July, 2021 Doctor of Philosophy in Development Economics University of Ghana, Legon
    2018 (PhD Fellow at Yale University, USA in 2019/2020 as well as UNU-WIDER PhD fellow, Finland in 2018) Yale University, USA
    2008 Master of Philosophy Degree in Economics / Collaborative Masters Programme (CMAP) in Kenya with Industrial and Agricultural Economics as elective (2007). University of Cape Coast
    2005 Bachelor of Arts: Economics University of Ghana, Legon

  • Professional Training

  • Positions Held/Served

    GCTU Academic Board Member- Economics Department Rep since 2023.
    Board Member- Eminence Lead International-February 2024 to date
    Lead Principal Investigator on ISSER/ReFinD Grant Award Project/Survey on “Mobile Money Agent Network Expansion and Productivity” from July 1 2024 to June 30, 2025
    Consulted for EMOS Consultancy with partners from Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development (MLGDRD) on Conduct beneficiary Satisfaction Survey for Ghana Secondary Cities Support Program (GSCSP Beneficiary Satisfaction Survey/Project) (August 2024- October 2024)
    Consulted for EMOS Consultancy with partners from GESTIP/Energy Commission/Ministry of Energy on Ghana Clean Cooking Strategy with Investment Prospectus Project (September 2020- September 2022)
    Consulted for EMOS Consultancy with partners from GESTIP/Ministry of Energy on Review of Price Build-up of Petroleum Products and the Development of Financial Models to determine Margins in the price build-up of LPG for Cylinder Recirculation Model (September 2020- September 2022)
    Consultant for Ernst and Young Advisory Services in conducting a Market survey of small holder farmers and farmer service centers in selected areas with maize, rice and soya bean as major crops in Ghana (June-August, 2018)
    Consultant for EMOS Consultancy on Local Government Capacity Support Project Beneficiary Assessment (March, 2018)
    Consultant for MDF West Africa Limited in conducting an In- Depth Studies and Analysis on the Market Access Program theory of change interventions in Ghana, Burkina Faso, Mali, Mozambique, Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania for Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)-(2014/2015)
    Team Member for AGRA Bread basket project for Northern Ghana and Burkina Faso (2013/2014)
    Consultant on Assessing PPP Options to improve the Provision of Public Toilets in Kumasi organized by Ernst and Young Advisory Services (2013/2014)
    Team Member for Food and Agriculture Organization SO3 PRI Diagnostics Research (2013/2014)
    Team Member of EMOS consultancy on Ghana Energy Development and Access Project (GEDAP III)-2013
    Research Assistant for Economic and Financial Team members of Compact II of Millennium Development Authority (2012)
    Consultant (Project analyst) for Africa Schools Ghana Program Evaluation under Ernst and Young Advisory Limited (2012)
    Team Member for Ghana School Feeding Program Evaluation under Ernst and Young Advisory Limited (2012)
    Team Member for Consultancy services rendered to MTN and Fanmilk (2012) on the state of the Ghanaian economy and forecast for 2013.
    Project Research Assistant (MiDA project) at Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of University of Ghana (September, 2010 to September, 2013).
    Enumerator: Worked under Institute of Social, Statistical and Economic Research (ISSER) for a World Bank Survey on Impacts and Prospects of Asian Companies in Ghana (2006).
    Enumerator: Worked under Center for Policy Analysis (CEPA) in a survey on Exchange rate regimes and Impact on Doing Business in Ghana (2006).

  • Areas of Expertise/Research

    Financial Technology (FinTech) especially Mobile Money
    Agricultural Productivity
    Migration
    Household Dynamics
    Poverty and Inequality
    Microanalysis of Developmental issues in Developing worlds

  • Conference/Seminars/Workshops

    2023 Yale University Fox Fellowship Reunion Conference at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA in May 2023
    Yale University Economics Department/Council on African Studies/Fox International Fellowship seminar series (August, 2019-2022)
    University of Lincoln International Business School, UK- Development Economics Conference (June, 2019)
    GTUC Research workshop- Facilitator/Speaker (May, 2019)
    United Nations University-World Institute for Development Economics Research Seminar Series (September to November, 2018)
    UNU-WIDER Conference on Think Development-Think WIDER, Helsinki Finland (September 13-15, 2018)
    ISSER, ICED, and others: International Conference on “Bridging the gap: strengthening connections between research and policy in Sub-Saharan Africa” in Nairobi, Kenya (26th and 27th July 2018).
    Pan-African Doctoral Academy (PADA): Qualitative Research Methodology and Use of NVIVO (22nd-26th January, 2018)
    Pan-African Doctoral Academy (PADA): Managing the Doctoral Process including Managing the Literature Review (15th-19th January, 2018)
    UNU-WIDER Conference on Migration and Mobility, Ghana (September, 2017)
    AGRA’s East and Southern Africa Grantee’ Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya (October, 2015)
    University of Ghana Faculty of Social Sciences 6th Annual Colloquium: “The Social Sciences and the Development Discourse” (21st-22nd March, 2013)
    UNU-WIDER Conference on ‘Inclusive Growth in Africa: Measurement, Causes, and Consequences’ in Helsinki, Finland (September, 2013)
    Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration Golden Jubilee Conference, Accra, Ghana (7th -11th May, 2012)
    University of Education, Winneba’s 2nd International Social Science Conference (March, 2012)
    University of Ghana International Education Fair and Home-coming-Faculty of Social Science Colloquium (November, 2011)

  • Honours/Awards

    A $50,000 ReFinD/ISSER grant awarded for the pilot project on “Mobile Money Agent Network Expansion and Productivity” from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
    Yale University Fox International Fellowship-PhD fellow with the Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies at Yale University, USA (August, 2019-2020)
    UNU-WIDER PhD Internship programme in Helsinki, Finland (September to November, 2018)

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Prof. Emelia Amoako Asiedu

Associate Professor and Head of Department, Marketing

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    Prof. Emelia Amoako Asiedu is an Associate Professor and Head of Department of Marketing at the Ghana Communication Technology University. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration and policy Management, a Master of Philosophy in Public Administration as well as a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Ghana. She obtained her bachelors degree in Management studies and a diploma in Education from the University of Cape Coast;

    She also holds a post graduate certificate in Occupational Safety Health and Environment from GIMPA as well as a post graduate diploma in Organization Development from the University of Cape Coast. She also holds a certificate in Managing Change and Organisational Transitions from the Maastricht School of Management as well as a certificate in Disaster management from the United States Telecommunications Institute. She is recently completed a Professional Masters in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

    She worked with Ghana Telecommunication company and Vodafone for fifteen years, serving in various capacities such as in the Human Resource Management department. Prof. Amoako Asiedu has a demonstrated history of working in the human resources industry. She is skilled in Coaching, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Organization development, and Business Strategy.

    Before joining Ghana Communication Technology University, she was a Senior lecturer and Head of the Department Human Resources and Marketing at the Business school of the Wisconsin International University College, Ghana, where she won the best teacher award in 2014.

    She worked as the Head of the Department of General studies at the newly established University of Environment and Sustainable Development in the year 2020 to 202I where she spearheaded the development of university required courses relevant for all programmes and the donation of computers for setting up of the computer laboratory for students.

    She currently lectures at the Business school of Ghana Communication Technology University where she heads the department of Marketing. At GCTU she has served on various boards and committees and recently she led her team to develop five (5) cutting edge programmes in Digital marketing from Undergraduate to PhD levels.

    Her research area is in Public sector Performance management, Leadership and employee Engagement, Public Policy Management, Occupational Health and Safety Management, Gender issues and most recently collaborating in research in entrepreneurship and sustainability. She has made several presentations of her work in these research areas in peer reviewed conference at both local and international levels. She is a member of the International Public Policy Association (IPPA), International Research Society for Public Management (IRSPM), and the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA).

    Prof. Emelia Amoako Asiedu has over 20 years’ experience in training and facilitation skills. She has Prepared course modules and training manuals for executives in top organisations locally and internationally.

    Aside lecturing and facilitating in the university, Dr Amoako Asiedu is a reviewer for distinguished journals in Emerald, Sage and other top publishers.

  • Publications

    No. PUBLICATION
    1 Ohemeng, F., & Asiedu, E. A. (2016). Changing the dynamics of human resources management in the public services of Ghana: an organizational learning perspective. Ghana Social Science Journal, 13(2), 232-62.
    2 Ohemeng, F. L., Amoako-Asiedu, E., & Obuobisa Darko, T. (2018). The relationship between leadership style and employee performance: An exploratory study of the Ghanaian public service. International Journal of Public Leadership, 14(4), 274-296.
    3 Ohemeng, F. L., Darko, T. O., & Amoako-Asiedu, E. (2019). Bureaucratic leadership, trust building, and employee engagement in the public sector in Ghana. International Journal of Public Leadership.
    4 Ohemeng, F. L. K., Amoako Asiedu, E., & Obuobisa-Darko, T. (2018). Giving sense and changing perceptions in the implementation of the performance management system in public sector organisations in developing countries. International Journal of Public Sector Management, 31(3), 372-392.
    5 Ohemeng, F. L., Amoako‐Asiedu, E., & Obuobisa‐Darko, T. (2018). The impact of employee perception on the successful institutionalisation and implementation of performance management systems in developing countries: The perspective from Ghana's public service. Public Administration and Development, 38(2), 75-86.
    6 Amoako-Asiedu, E., & Obuobisa-Darko, T. (2017). Leadership, Employee Engagement and Employee Performance in the Public Sector of Ghana. Journal of Business and Management Sciences, 5(2), 27-34.
    7 Amoako-Asiedu, E. (2015). Perception of performance management and rewards in selected public sector organisations in Ghana: a test of the systems theory. Journal of Business Research, 9(1), 56-62.
    8 Ohemeng, F. L., Obuobisa Darko, T., & Amoako‐Asiedu, E. (2019) Employee engagement and task performance in state‐owned enterprises in developing countries: The case study of the power sector in Ghana. Journal of Public Affairs, e2021.
    9 Kugbey, N., Amoah, A., Dotse, S,. Amoako-Asiedu, E., Delalorm, C., & Nyarko-Sampson, E. (2021). "The angel within the devil": COVID-19 silver linings. Pan African Medical Journal. 40:251. [doi: 10.11604/pamj.2021.40.251.32345]
    10 Obuobisa-Darko, T., Ohemeng, F., Asiedu, E. A., & Parku, K. (2022). Promoting Organisational Fairness in the Era of COVID-19 in the Public Service: The Need for Responsible Leadership. In Responsible Management of Shifts in Work Modes–Values for a Post Pandemic Future, Volume 1 (pp. 77-93). Emerald Publishing Limited.
    11 Ohemeng, F., Parku, K., Asiedu, E. A., & Obuobisa-Darko, T. The Changing Face of Policy Development in a Democratic Developmental State: The Role of Think Tanks and Policy Advocacy in Ghana.
    12 Ohemeng, F., Asiedu, E. A., Obuobisa‐Darko, T., Abane, J. A., & Parku, K. (2022). The perception of employees on performance‐based budgeting reforms in developing countries: The perspective from Ghana. Public Budgeting & Finance, 42(4), 74-92.
    13 Asiedu, E. A. (2022). Behavioural factors influencing the institutionalisation of performance management in the Ghanaian public sector. International Journal of Management Development, 2(3), 185-206.
    14 Obuobisa-Darko, T., Asiedu, E.A., Ohemeng, F., Parku, K., (2023). Managing Employee Engagement in Crisis Situations in Developing Countries: The Case for Responsible Leadership in the Public Sector in Ghana. Public Organization Review). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11115-023-00733-1
    15 Asiedu, E.A., Obuobisa-Darko, T., Ohemeng, F., Parku, K., (2023) The Persistence of Organizational Performance Problems the Public Services in Ghana: The Perspective of Societal Culture (Accepted 5th July 2023) forthcoming
    16 Amoako Asiedu, E. (2023). Achieving Gender Equality and Empowering Women and Girls through Gender Responsive Budgeting in Ghana. Journal of Business, Management, and Social Studies, 3(1), 1–11. Retrieved from https://jbms.site/index.php/JBMS/article/view/51
    17 Parku, K., Obuobisa-Darko, T., & Amoako Asiedu, E. (2023). Psychological Contract Breach, Stress and Employee Engagement During and After COVID-19: The Role of Inclusive Leadership. Journal of Business, Management, and Social Studies, 2(4), 175–194. Retrieved from https://jbms.site/index.php/JBMS/article/view/49
    18 Asiedu, E. A., Appiagyei, J. N., Amfo-Otu, R., Parku, K., & Obuobisa-Darko, T. (2023). Occupational health and safety, cost reduction in accident and employee task performance: perspectives of selected service organizations. Journal of Public Health, 1-12.
    19 Asare-Nuamah, P., Sedegah, D. D., Anane-Aboagye, M., Asiedu, E. A., & Akolaa, R. A. (2024). Enhancing rural Ghanaian women’s economic empowerment: the cassava dough enterprise. Development in Practice, 34(1), 97-114.
    20 Amoako, G. K., Sedalo, G., Asiedu, E. A., & Oppong Appiagyei Ampong, G. (2024). Conceptual Framework–Sustainability Actions, Global Crises and Justice in the Future of Tourism and Hospitality. Journal of Tropical Futures, 27538931231221718.
    21 Amoako-Asiedu, E., Otuo, P. N., Obuobisa-Darko, T., & Antwi-Agyei, A. (2024). Stakeholder Legitimacy Perceptions and Firm Innovation: A developing country perspective. In Stakeholder Management and Entrepreneurship in Africa (pp. 49-60). Routledge.
    22 Amoako-Asiedu, E & Otuo, P. (2012) Sustaining Higher Education Funding in Ghana, The issue of Public- Private Partnerships, Wisconsin Journal.
    23 Amoako-Asiedu, E., Ameyaw Domfeh, K. (2016) The Challenges of Central Government Fiscal and Financial Policies on Local Government Programmes in Ghana, I JAAS. www.iiste.org
    24 Amoako-Asiedu, E. (2016) Environmental Degradation and Poverty Nexus: A Literature Summary. Developing Country Studies www.iiste.org. Vol 6, No 10
    25 Industrial Relations and Trade Unions (2014) ISBN:978-9988-18711-8
    26 Occupational Health and Safety Management (2016) ISBN: 978-9988-2-4160-5
    27 Principles of Management made Easy (2016) ISBN: 978-9988-2-2364-9

  • Qualifications (Education)

  • Professional Training

  • Positions Held/Served

  • Areas of Expertise/Research

    Public sector Performance Management
    Leadership and employee Engagement
    Public Policy Management
    Occupational Health and Safety Management

  • Conference/Seminars/Workshops

    IPSA (MONTREAL), 2014 - The Institutionalization of ‘Tripartism’ as a Public Policymaking Mechanism in Ghana: The Perspective of Policy Concertation Theory (2014) IPSA
    ICMED (UPSA, GH) 2014 - Perception of Performance Management and Rewards in selected Public Sector Organisations in Ghana: A Test of the Systems Theory
    UGBSC (UG, GH) 2016 - Leadership, Employee Engagement and Employee Performance in the Public Sector of Ghana
    IRSPM (HONG KONG) 2016 – Employee Perceptions of Leadership and Performance Management and the Impact on Performance in the Ghanaian Public Service
    IRSPM (BUDAPEST) 2017 - Institutionalisation of Performance management in the Public sector of Ghana
    IRSPM (EDINGBURGH) 2018 - The Impact of Employee Engagement on Task Performance in Developing Countries: An Examination of the State-Owned Enterprises in the Energy Sector in Ghana. 10 April, 2018
    Bsg.ox.ac.uk (GIMPA) 2018 - The Current State of Performance-Based Budgeting and Its Impact on Public Budgeting in Ghana: Views from Budget Officers on Public Financial Management in Africa, Presented at the Ghana Institute for Management and Public Administration, Accra, Ghana, October 22-24, 2018
    IPPA (MONTREAL), 2019 - The Changing Face of Policy Development in a Democratic Developmental State: The Role of Think Tanks and Policy Advocacy in Ghana, 25- 27 June 2019
    IRSPM (BRAZIL) 2021 - Behavioural Factors Influencing the Institutionalization of Performance Management in the Ghanaian Public Sector, 21 April, 2021
    IRSPM (BRAZIL) 2022`-`Professionalism in a Collectivist Culture: The Role of Transformative Leadership in Promoting Professionalism in the Ghanaian Public Service , 19 April, 2022
    IPPA (TORONTO), 2023 - Traditional Leaders as Policy Brokers and the Promotion of Good Governance and Development in Africa: An Examination of the Ghanaian Case, 27 – 29 June, 2023

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Dr. Mark Ofori Nketia

Head of Administration, School of Graduate Studies and Research (SGSR)

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    Dr. Mark Ofori Nketia is a seasoned academic and administrator with a strong background in Information Systems and Technology. He holds a PhD from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, (South Africa) and currently serves as the Head of Administration for the School of Graduate Studies and Research at the GCTU. Dr. Nketia has a wealth of experience in higher education administration, having previously worked at Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and the Office of Research Services and Innovation at GCTU where he played a pivotal role in the implementation of various sponsored projects. He has also contributed significantly to the academic community as an adjunct lecturer at the Faculty of Computing and Information Systems.

    Dr. Nketia has previously served as the Managing Editor of the International Journal of Technology and Entrepreneurship (IJTE). His research interests align with emerging technological trends, focusing on areas such as Health Informatics, Information systems, Green Hydrogen, Business Intelligence, E-Government/Governance, 4IR, and Digital Transformation. Dr. Nketia's scholarly contributions are evident in his published articles and remains actively engaged in research and academic discourse in these fields.

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Dr. Ahmed Antwi-Boampong

Head, Industrial Liaison Department

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    Ahmed Antwi-Boampong is a dynamic academic leader and researcher with comprehensive expertise in ICT management, project management, and legal studies. He is committed to leveraging his extensive academic and administrative experience to foster innovation and community engagement within a university setting.

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    No. PUBLICATION
    1 Mahama U.F.A, Boison D.K, Doumbia M.O., Antwi-Boampong A. (2024). Enhancing Decision-Making and Supply Chain Agility through Artificial Intelligence. Perspectives on Global Development and Technology. (Manuscript accepted)
    2 Antwi-Boampong A., Boison D.K., Malcalm E. (2024). Half a Decade of Artificial Intelligence in Education in Africa: Trends, Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions. Journal of Engineering Education Transformation. (Manuscript accepted)
    3 Antwi-Boampong A. (2023). A model for faculty blended learning adoption for tertiary education in Ghana. Thesis submitted for a PhD award in Planning and Development, Aalborg University.
    4 Antwi-Boampong A. (2023). Transitioning into Fully Blended Learning: A Model for Faculty Blended Learning Adoption. Nordic and Baltic Journal of Information & Communications Technologies, 1-36.
    5 Antwi-Boampong A. (2023). Strategies for Institutionalizing Blended Learning in Higher Education Institutions: A Case Study of a Ghanaian Public University. European Journal of Education and Pedagogy, 4(6), 97-105
    6 Antwi-Boampong A., et al. (2022). Factors Affecting Port Users’ Behavioral Intentions to Adopt Financial Technology (Fintech) in Ports in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Case of Ports in Ghana. FinTech, 1(4), 362-375.
    7 Boison D.K., Antwi-Boampong A., Blay D., Augustine Asiedu, Doumbia M.O., & Sarbeng K.O. (2023). Factors influencing employees’ intention to participate in a Bring Your Own Device in the port supply chain network: A correlational study using UTAUT2 theoretical framework. Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology, 101(11).
    8 Antwi-Boampong A., et al. (2022). Blockchain Ready Port Terminal Operations Using Distributed Ledger. Transportation Research Part C. (Manuscript submitted)
    9 Boison D.K., Antwi-Boampong A., et al. (2022). A Framework for the Evaluation of Factors Affecting Smart Contract Adoption and Enforceability in Port Supply Chain Industry in Ghana. In Soft Computing: Theories and Applications: Proceedings of SoCTA 2021 (pp. 957-969). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
    10 Antwi-Boampong A. (2022). Testing and Validating a Faculty Blended Learning Adoption Model. Frontiers in Education, 7:851921. doi: 10.3389/feduc.2022.851921
    11 Antwi-Boampong A., et al. (2022). Assessing Factors Influencing the Adoption of Technology in the Port Supply Chain Industry in the West African Sub-Region: A Case Study of Integrated Customs System in Ghana. SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4178806 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4178806
    12 Boison D.K., Antwi-Boampong A., et al. (2022). Assessing Factors Affecting the Blockchain Adoption in Public Procurement Delivery in Ghana: A Correlational Study Using UTAUT2 Theoretical Framework. International Journal of Ambient Computing and Intelligence (IJACI), 13(1), 1-13.
    13 Antwi-Boampong A. (2021). An investigation into barriers impacting faculty blended learning adoption. Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, 22(3), Article 16.
    14 Boison D.K., et al. (2020). Blockchain Ready Port Supply Chain Using Distributed Ledger. Nordic and Baltic Journal of Information and Communications Technologies. Rivers Publishers.
    15 Antwi-Boampong A. (2019). Towards a Faculty Blended Learning Adoption Model for Higher Education. Education and Information Technologies (2019).
    17 Freeman E., Antwi-Boampong A., & Agyemang O.B.K. (2019). Students’ Learning Experience within a Blended Learning Environment in a Higher Education Institution in Ghana. Proceedings of the 18th European Conference on e-Learning.
    18 Antwi-Boampong A., Freeman A., & Muat T. (2019). A Thematic and Grounded Theory Understanding of Faculty Adoption of Blended Learning in Higher Education. Proceedings of the 18th European Conference on e-Learning.
    19 Antwi-Boampong A. (2018). Faculty Perspectives on Barriers of Blended-Learning Adoption: A Ghana Technology University College Case Study. EDULEARN18 Proceedings.
    20 Antwi-Boampong A. (2018). Institutional Perspective of Drivers Influencing the Adoption of Blended Learning in Higher Education: The Case of Ghana Technology University College. EDULEARN18 Proceedings.
    21 Antwi-Boampong A., & Sørensen L.T. (2018). An Exploration of Experiences and Determinants of Blended Learning Adoption Among Students in Higher Education Institutions: A Case Study of Ghana Technology University. Proceedings of the 17th European Conference on e-Learning.

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    DATE DEGREE/QUALIFICATION INSTITUTION
    April 2024 PhD in Planning and Development Aalborg University, Copenhagen, Denmark
    2010-2012 MBA in Project Management Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, Ghana
    2012-2015 Bachelor of Law (LLB) Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, Ghana
    1998-2002 Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Technology University for Development Studies, Ghana

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    Senior Assistant Registrar and Head of Industrial Liaison Office - Ghana Communication Technology University, 2021 - Present
    Adjunct Lecturer - Faculty of Computing and Information Systems and Graduate School, Ghana Communication Technology University, 2023 – Present
    PhD Candidate - Aalborg University, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2016 - 2020
    Assistant Registrar - Graduate School, Ghana Communication Technology University, 2012 - 2016
    Municipal Director - Kyabobo National Park, Wildlife Division of Forestry Commission, 2010 - 2012
    Deputy Municipal Director - Kyabobo National Park, Wildlife Division of Forestry Commission, 2005 - 2010

  • Areas of Expertise/Research

    ICT Management
    Project Management
    Legal Studies
    Blended Learning Adoption in Higher Education
    Artificial Intelligence in Education and Supply Chain Management
    Blockchain Technology and Financial Technology Adoption in Port Supply Chains

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    - Successfully facilitated the signing of over 15 MOUs with reputable industries
    - Incorporated practical training and industry visits for various year groups

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Lilian Arthur

Lecturer, Department of Economics

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    No. PUBLICATION
    1 Arthur, L., Vondolia, G. K., Dasmani, I. (2024). Superstition and attitudes towards restoration of a mining-degraded forest reserve: Evidence from Ghana. Forest Policy and Economics. 168. 103297.
    2 Arthur, L., Vondolia, G.K., Dasmani, I., (2023) Traditional beliefs and willingness to pay for improving a mining-polluted river in Ghana. Heliyon (9) e22638.
    3 Sackey, F. G., Asravor, R. K., Ankrah, I., & Arthur, L. (2023). Examining the impact of the free senior high school policy and women empowerment on secondary school enrolment in Ghana: The bounds test approach. Cogent Education, 10(2), 2277575
    4 Amoako, S., Arthur, L., Sikayena, I., (2023). Does Human Capital development impact nonrenewable energy use? Evidence from a developing economy. International Journal of Green Energy. https://doi.org/10.1080/15435075.2023.2251047
    5 Asravor, R., Arthur, L. A., Acheampong, V., Lamptey, C. Yeboah, M., (2023) Domestic debt sustainability and economic growth: Evidence from Ghana. Research in Globalisation. 7. 100144.
    6 Ankrah, I., Dogah, K., Twumasi-Ankrah, S., Sackey, F. G., Asravor, R., Donkor, D. O., & Arthur, L. (2023). Is energy transition possible for oil-producing nations? Probing the case of a developing economy. Cleaner Production Letters, 4, 100031.
    7 Insaidoo, M, Arthur L., Amoako, S., Andoh, F. K. (2021). Stock market performance and COVID-19 pandemic: evidence from a developing economy. Journal of Chinese Economic and Foreign Trade Studies

  • Qualifications (Education)

    B. A. Arts (French and Economics), M. A. International Economics, PhD in Economics

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  • Areas of Expertise/Research

    Environmental and Resource Economics, Energy Economics, Development Economics

  • Conference/Seminars/Workshops

    DATE CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
    5-9th October 2023 17th Environment for Development (EfD) annual meeting, Accra, Ghana. 9th-14th October 2023
    9th-14th October 2023 Workshop – Training on small area estimation for researchers. Ghana Statistical Services and UNFPA. Hephzibah Christian Centre, Peduase, Accra.
    22-23rd February 2021 The third international conference on regional integration of Amenet (online): Enhancing sustainable development and regional integration through effective and efficient resource exploitation and mobilization in Africa, Mediterranean and European Union post-Covid-19, University of Ghana, Legon.
    25th March 2021 Seminar - Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) online seminar on how to write Literature review. University of Ghana, Legon
    28-29th April 2021 Workshop - The Amenet (online) Training and Dialogue Session.: Climate Change and governance: general trends and African countries, University of Ghana, Legon.
    18th May - 17th June 2021 Workshop - Workshop series on capacity building in research and publication, Ghana Communication Technology University.
    7th -8th February 2019 Microfinance Conference on Microfinance and Sustainable Development Goals, University of Cape Coast.
    19th-20th July 2018 Scientific Writing Workshop organized by Regional Institute for Population Studies, University of Ghana, Legon.
    30th- 31 August 2016 PhD Proposal Writing Workshop organized by DAAD Accra, Ghana.
    29 July – 1st August 2014 Workshop on Export Fundamentals organised by the Export School of the Ghana Export Promotion Authority.

  • Honours/Awards

    Emerald Awards 2022 – Outstanding Paper: for paper “Stock market performance and COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from a developing economy.

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Dr. Joseph Asare

Senior Lecturer/ Department Examination Officer, Department of Accounting, Banking and Finance

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    BSc Accounting, MBA Economics and Management, PhD Finance and Administration

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    Corporate Finance, Green Finance, Financial Risk and Management, Institutional Investments Financial Markets, Business and Project Financing

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Dr. Kwadwo Ankomah

Senior Lecturer, Department of Accounting, Banking and Finance

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    Cert., “A”, HND Accountancy, B. Com, MSc. Economics & Finance and Ph.D. Business Administration (Finance Option)

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    corporate governance, behavioural finance, micro finance, corporate finance, financial risk management.

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