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Mr. Marvin Hokstam Baapoure

Mr. Marvin Hokstam Baapoure worked for The Daily Herald and Today Newspaper as editor, and as regional correspondent for several regional and international news media, winning several journalism awards along the way.

Prof. Frederick Dayour

Prof. Frederick Dayour is an Associate Professor at the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, School of Business, Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, in Ghana.
He earned his BSc and MPhil in Tourism Management at the University of Cape Coast and his PhD in Tourism and Hospitality at the University of Surrey, UK, where he also became a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He is a Senior Research Associate at the School of Tourism and Hospitality, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. His research focuses on tourism management, destination development, and community participation.
  • Associate Professor, Hospitality and Tourism Management, University for Development Studies
  • Research areas: tourism management, destination development, community participation
  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
  • PhD in Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of Surrey, UK (2015–2018)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (Fellow of the Higher Education Academy), University of Surrey, UK (2016–2018)
  • MPhil in Tourism Management, University of Cape Coast, Ghana (2010–2012)
  • BSc in Tourism Management, University of Cape Coast, Ghana (2005–2009)
  • Contributor to tourism policy development in Ghana
  • Active in international tourism research networks

Prof. Francis Kwabena Obeng

Prof. Francis Kwabena Obeng, born in 1960 in Mampong Ashanti, Ghana, is a scholar in agricultural extension, participatory approaches, and rural development.
He studied at the University of Cape Coast and the University of Amsterdam, where he earned his PhD. He has held leadership roles including Head of the Department of Agricultural Extension and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Agribusiness and Communication Sciences at the University for Development Studies.
  • Vice Dean, Faculty of Agribusiness and Communication Sciences, University for Development Studies
  • Head, Department of Agricultural Extension, Rural Development and Gender Studies
  • Research areas: participatory extension, climate change, and rural development
  • PhD in Social and Behavioural Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands (2001–2005)
  • MPhil in Agricultural Extension, University of Cape Coast, Ghana (1995–1997)
  • BSc (Hons) Agriculture and Diploma in Education, University of Cape Coast, Ghana (1985–1989)
  • Senior Lecturer and consultant in agricultural extension
  • Advisor to community-based development programs

Prof. Anatoli Ignatov

Prof. Anatoli Ignatov is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sustainable Development at Appalachian State University, USA.
He holds a PhD in Political Science from Johns Hopkins University and degrees in political science, sociology, and anthropology. His teaching and research focus on political ecology, global development, and sustainability.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Sustainable Development, Appalachian State University
  • Research areas: political ecology, global development, sustainability
  • Ph.D., Political Science, Johns Hopkins University, August 2014
  • B.A., Political Science (Summa Cum Laude), San Francisco State University, January 2007
  • A.A. Political Science, A.A. Sociology, A.A. Anthropology, Contra Costa College, May 2004
  • English and American Studies, Sofia University, 1997-2001
  • Postdoctoral Scholar, University of South Florida (2014–2015)

Prof. Dominic Alimbey Dery

Prof. Dominic Alimbey Dery is a Senior Lecturer of Culture and Development Studies with expertise in cultural education and social transformation in Ghana.
He holds degrees in English, Classics, Human Resource Development, and a PhD in Culture and Development Studies from the University for Development Studies.
  • Associate Professor, Culture and Development Studies
  • Research areas: cultural development, human resource development, education
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Culture and Development Studies University for Development Studies (UDS)/Millar Transdisciplinary Institute. November, 2018.
  • Master Arts (MA) Degree in Human Resource Development. University of Cape Coast, Center for Development Studies (CDS), Cape Coast, June, 2005- July, 2007.
  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Hons. Degree in English Language and Classics. University of Cape Coast (UCC), Cape Coast, October, 1993- August, 1998.
  • Diploma in Education (Dip ED). University of Cape Coast (UCC) October 1994-June 1996.
  • Senior Lecturer, Department of Languages and Liberal Studies, Tamale Technical University

Prof. Samuel Z. Bonye

Prof. Samuel Z. Bonye, born in 1971, is an Senior Lecturer at the University for Development Studies in Wa, Ghana, where he leads the Department of Community Development.
His work focuses on participatory planning, governance, and community empowerment.
  • Senior Lecturer, Department of Community Development, UDS, Wa 
  • Research areas: participatory development, governance, community empowerment
  • PhD Candidate, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana (2010)
  • MPhil Development Studies, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana (2007)
  • Head of Department of Community Development, UDS (since 2013)

Prof. Chaka A. Uzondu

Prof. Chaka A. Uzondu is an Associate Professor and international development specialist with experience in Africa and North America.
He has held senior roles at WaterAid Ghana, where he led advocacy, campaigns, and policy in water, sanitation, hygiene, and health. His expertise includes human rights-based approaches, climate change, and organizational development.
  • Associate Professor and Senior Executive in International Development
  • Research areas: human rights-based approaches, climate change, advocacy
  • Policy Manager, WaterAid Ghana (2012–2019)
  • Acting Head of Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns, WaterAid Ghana
  • Based in Accra, Ghana

Prof. Mamudu Abunga Akudugu

Prof. Mamudu Abunga Akudugu is a full Professor and Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Interdisciplinary Research and Consultancy Services at the university for Development Studies.
He holds a PhD in Livelihoods and International Rural Development, an MPhil in Agricultural Economics, and a BSc in Agriculture Technology.
  • Full Professor and Senior Research Fellow, IIRaCS, UDS
  • Research areas: livelihoods, rural development, agricultural economics
  • PhD in International and Rural Development (focus on Livelihoods), University of Reading, UK (2014)
  • MPhil in Agricultural Economics, University of Ghana (2009)
  • BSc in Agricultural Economics and Extension, with Agriculture Technology, University for Development Studies, Ghana (2005)
  • Head, University Consultancy Services Unit, UDS
  • Consultant to national and international organizations including FAO (UN)

Dr. Abazaami Joseph

Dr. Abazaami Joseph, born in 1978, is a Senior Research Fellow at the University for Development Studies in Navrongo, Ghana.
He specializes in development planning and has consulted for organizations such as UNICEF, CARE International, ActionAid, and the World Bank on issues including climate change, biodiversity, and poverty reduction.
  • Senior Research Fellow, University for Development Studies, Navrongo
  • Research areas: development planning, climate change adaptation, sustainable development
  • Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Development Planning and Management (Spatial Planning), 2011.
  • Master of Science Degree in Development Planning and Management, 2005.
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree in Geography and Resource Development (First Class Honours) 2002.
  • S.S.S.C.E. Certificate – 1996
  • B.E.C.E.Certificate – 1993
  • Consultant for UNICEF, CARE International, ActionAid, and the World Bank

Prof. David Millar

Prof. David Millar, born in 1956 in Bolgatanga, is a Ghanaian scholar and development practitioner with decades of experience in agricultural and environmental sciences.
He studied at the University of Ghana and Wageningen Agricultural University, where he earned an MSc and PhD. He has served as Acting Pro-Vice Chancellor and Council Member at the University for Development Studies.
  • Full Professor of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
  • Research areas: indigenous knowledge, sustainable development, agricultural innovation
  • B.Sc. (Hons) Animal Science, second class Upper Division, University of Ghana, Legon; July 1979.
  • Post-Graduate Certificate; Rural Extension (ICRE), International Agricultural Centre, The Netherlands (1981).
  • Post-Graduate Certificate; Farming Systems Research (ICRA), International Agricultural Centre, The Netherlands (1983).
  • M.Sc. (Management of Agricultural Knowledge Systems), Wageningen Agricultural University, the Netherlands, September 1992.
  • Ph.D. (Agricultural and Environmental Sciences) Wageningen Agricultural University, the Netherlands, May 1996.
  • Acting Pro-Vice Chancellor, University for Development Studies (2007)
  • Council Member, University for Development Studies (2007)
  • International research collaborations on indigenous knowledge and sustainability
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