Dr. Armand Fréjuis Akpa | Agricultural Economics | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 10/02/2024 by ScienceFather

Dr. Armand Fréjuis Akpa | Agricultural Economics | Best Researcher Award

Doctor at Agricultural Economics, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin

👨‍🎓He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Dr. Armand Fréjuis Akpa completed a PhD in Agricultural Economics at the Doctoral School of Economics and Management, Benin University of Abomey-Calavi, from September 2019 to July 2023. Prior to that, they earned a Master Research degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Economics from the same institution from October 2015 to July 2018, and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics and Econometrics from Université of Abomey-Calavi, Benin, from October 2011 to July 2014.

Language Skills:

Dr. Armand Fréjuis Akpa is fluent in French, English, and Spanish. Additionally, she is proficient in her mother tongue, Fon. Her multilingual abilities enable her to engage in academic and professional activities across various linguistic and cultural contexts, facilitating effective communication and collaboration in her work.

Professional Experience:

From December 2023 to January 2024, at CCI Bénin, Mr. BIAO Job A. (job.biao@ccib.bj, Tel: (+229) 97086652) conducted a mission to produce a report on data collection regarding the impact of digital tools provided by the E-TCHITE project in Benin. In November 2023, at Observatoire de la Francophonie économique (OFE), Prof. Prince AGBODJAN (herve.prince@umontreal.ca) served as a research assistant for the international conference “La ZLECAf: renforcer les capacités et partager les connaissances pour un développement économique inclusif et durable” in Benin. From December 2022 to April 2023, at CREED-Bénin in collaboration with Technopolis Paris, Dr. BONOU-GBO Hamdy (bg3hamdy@gmail.com, Tel: (+229) 67772501) conducted a mission to collect data for evaluating the effects attributable to the OmiDelta program in Benin. In November 2022, at ACED Africa, Rodrigue Castro conducted a mission on the entrepreneurial ecosystem of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MPME) and the role of innovation support programs in Benin.

Conference And Training:

On January 11-12, 2023, the UAC-UNamur Vodoun Winter School of Economics took place in Ouidah, Benin.
From November 8-22, 2022, the 3rd edition of the Journées Scientifiques Internationales en Economie et en Gestion was held at the Université de Parakou, Parakou, Bénin (online).
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From November 8-19, 2021, the 4th session of the école d’été CODESRIA/CEAB focusing on l’ordre Normatif dans les études Africaines was held at CODESRIA, Dakar, Sénégal (online).
On October 28-29, 2021, there was a Workshop and networking meeting for young African postgraduate researchers and young researchers in economics and social sciences at Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria.
On April 22-23, 2021, Fondamentaux de la méthodologie de recherche en sciences économiques et de la rédaction d’une proposition de recherche was held at BCEAO, Cotonou, Bénin (online).

Publications:

The future of food and agriculture: trends and challenges
- Authors: D Cervantes-Godoy, J Dewbre, CJ Amegnaglo, YY Soglo, AF Akpa, …
- Year: 2014
- Citations: 19
Financial inclusion and post-harvest losses in West African Economic and Monetary Union
- Authors: AF Ak
- Year: 20
- Citations: 11
The future of food and agriculture: trends and challenges
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- Year: 2014
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Institutional quality and green economic growth in West African Economic and Monetary Union
- Authors: DF Degbedji, AF Akpa, AF Chabossou, R Osabohien
- Year: 20
- Citations:
Determinants of graduate students’ participation in agricultural value chain in Benin
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- Year: 2014
- Citations: 6
Effect of natural resources rents on income inequality in sub-Saharan Africa: exploring the direct and indirect transmission mechanisms
- Authors: AF Akpa
- Year: 2023
- Citations: 4
The role of governance in the effect of the internet on financial inclusion in sub-Saharan Africa
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- Year: 2022
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African youth facing entrepreneurship: issues and challenges
- Authors: AF Akpa
- Year: 2019
- Citations: 3
Analysis of the perception of climate change by corn producers in Benin
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- Year: 2018
- Citations: 3
Analysis of the effect of financial inclusion on agricultural growth in Benin
- Authors: AF Ak
- Year: 2020
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Mr. Nanii Yenibehit | Agricultural Economics | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 06/02/202406/02/2024 by ScienceFather

Mr. Nanii Yenibehit | Agricultural Economics | Best Researcher Award

Tutor at Agricultural Economics, Animal Health and Production College, Ghana

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

Professional Profiles:

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Education:

Mr. Nanii Yenibehit has completed an MPhil in Agricultural Economics with a specialization in Time Series Econometrics at the University for Development Studies in Tamale, Ghana, from August 2019 to September 2022. Their thesis title was ‘Transmission and Volatility Dynamics of Foreign Meat Prices to Domestic Meat Markets in Ghana.’ Mr. Yenibehit also has a BSc in Agriculture Science Education with a specialization in Agricultural Economics (First Class Honours) from the University of Education, Winneba, Mampong – Ashanti, Ghana, completed from August 2014 to May 2017, and a Higher National Diploma (HND) in General Agriculture (First Class Division) from Sunyani Technical University (formerly Sunyani Polytechnic) in Sunyani, Ghana, completed from December 2007 to July 2010. Their dissertation title for the HND was ‘Assessing the economic impact of hatchery diseases on the poultry industry of the Kumasi Metropolis.’ Mr. Yenibehit also holds a Senior Secondary School Certificate from Zamse Secondary/Technical School in Bolgatanga, Ghana, completed from January 2001 to August 2003, and a Basic Education Certificate from Sekoti Junior Secondary School in Sekoti – Bolgatanga, Ghana, completed from 1997 to 2000.

Research Experience:

Mr. Nanii Yenibehit has worked as a Researcher for the Access and Authority Nexus of Farmer – Herder Conflicts (ANN) Project in Tamale, Ghana, from 2021 to 2023. In this role, he developed research concepts, reviewed literature, planned and designed data collection instruments, recruited and trained enumerators for data collection, analyzed data, wrote reports on research activities, and drafted manuscripts for publication. He also worked as a Research Assistant at the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana, from October 2017 to January 2019, under the supervision of Prof. Isaac Abunyuwah. In this role, he developed research concepts, reviewed literature, assisted in designing and carrying out research, collected and analyzed data, and wrote reports on research. Additionally, Mr. Yenibehit served as a Zonal Supervisor for the Population and Housing Census (PHC) 2021 at the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) in Accra, Ghana. In this position, he supervised the listing and enumeration of households in his operational area, assigned enumerators to enumeration areas for data collection, reinterviewed respondents to check for inconsistencies, managed all data collection materials under his care, and synchronized and transmitted daily enumeration reports to the Census Office.

Research Interest:

Mr. Nanii Yenibehit’s research interests include Agriculture, Food, Value, and Supply Chains Analysis; Agriculture, Food, and Commodity Markets and Prices; Agricultural Policy and development analysis; Agricultural Production and efficiency analysis; and Issues on climate change and Land Use Land Cover (LULC) changes.

Teaching & Work Experience:

Mr. Nanii Yenibehit has been working as a Tutor (Lecturer) at the Animal Health and Production College, Pong-Tamale, Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Ghana, in Tamale, since 2019. His teaching areas include Introduction to Economics and Business Statistics, Agricultural Value Chain Analysis, Agricultural Finance, Animal Health Economics, and Project Planning and Appraisal. In this role, he lectures with an emphasis on the application of economic principles in Agriculture, value chains, and Animal Health, administers examinations and other assessment reports, supervises and gives diploma students directions on how to conduct research, supports students’ development academically and morally, reads and corrects theses while students are writing their thesis, conducts research on relevant topics, and publishes the same in reputable journals. He also coordinates activities and proposals for contracts and grants that the college may compete for. Additionally, Mr. Yenibehit worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana, from October 2017 to January 2019. In this role, he facilitated students’ discussions and tutorials on Econometrics, Research Methods, and Project Appraisal, helped lecturers collect and analyze data for the publication of articles, guided students to write their theses as well as analyze data, and helped to conduct research individually and as a team, publishing the same in reputable journals.

Award & Honors:

Mr. Nanii Yenibehit’s achievements include the honour of inclusion of his MPhil. thesis into the Dean’s List of Exceptional Postgraduate Thesis at the Graduate School, University for Development Studies, during the 2022 Graduation Ceremony. He also received a Data Collection Grant Support for the Access and Authority Nexus in Farmer-Herder Conflicts (AAN Project) at the Institute of Interdisciplinary Research (IIR), University for Development Studies, funded by Danida, from 2021 to 2023, with an award value of GHS10,000.00. Additionally, at the University of Education, Winneba, College of Agriculture Education, Mampong, he received the Principal’s best-graduating student award for the Faculty of Agriculture Education during the 2017 Graduation, with an award value of GHS500.00. At Sunyani Technical University (formerly Sunyani Polytechnic), he was awarded the overall best student in the School of Applied Science and Technology during the 2010 Graduation.

Dr. Massami Rukiko | Development Economics | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 05/02/2024 by ScienceFather

Dr. Massami Rukiko | Development Economics | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at Development Economics, The University of Dodoma, Tanzania

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Dr. Massami Rukiko completed her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of Dodoma (UDOM) in Dodoma, Tanzania, from 2016 to 2023. Her doctoral thesis was titled “Impact of Conditional Cash Transfer Program on Health Outcomes in Tanzania.” Prior to her PhD, she pursued a Master of Business Administration-Agribusiness at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) in Morogoro, Tanzania, from 2008 to 2010. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology from SUA, completed from 2004 to 2007.

Training & Experience:

Dr. Massami Rukiko has actively participated in several training workshops and courses to enhance her skills and knowledge. In June 2019, she attended a training workshop on impact evaluation, focusing on Introduction to Experimental and Quasi Experimental evaluation methods at the University of Dodoma. In March 2016, she participated in a course on Environmental Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Process Upgrading and Eco-Design at the School of Agricultural Economics and Business Studies (SAEBS) at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA). In February 2016, she attended a training workshop on quality assurance and human resource management at the University of Dodoma. In April 2014, she participated in a training workshop for quality assurance also held at the University of Dodoma.

In addition to her training and workshops, Dr. Rukiko has held various academic and leadership roles. From September 2014 to March 2017, she served as the Head of the Department of Management Sciences at the University of Dodoma. Prior to this, from September 2012 to 2014, she held the role of Acting Head of the Department of Management Sciences at the same university. In October 2015, she was part of a team tasked with establishing factors affecting students’ performance for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. These experiences demonstrate her commitment to professional development and leadership in academia.