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Prof. Alfred Kweku Ampah-Mensah
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Prof. Alfred Kweku Ampah-Mensah

Associate Professor - ( Senior Member ) Institute for Educational Planning and Administration

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Academic Programmes and Professional Development
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Field(s) of Specialization
Educational Planning and Research
Educational Planning, Leadership, Management/Administration, Teacher Continuous Professional Development, Students' Achievement
Educational Research (All Three Approaches)
Field(s) of Academic Interest
Access, Participation, Quality and Equity Issues in Education
Educational Planning and Research
Educational Policy and Management
About

Alfred Ampah-Mensah holds a PhD in Education from the University of Bristol in UK, a Master of Arts in Educational Planning and Management from the UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) in Paris, France and a Master of Philosophy in Educational Planning from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Alfred is a Senior Research Fellow, and currently the Deputy Director-General (Academic Programmes and Professional Development) of the UNESCO Category 2 Institute for Educational Planning and Administration at the University of Cape Coast. Alfred is passionate about anything education, especially SDG4 and commits his efforts towards innovations that can promote learning for all.

Each for each other, and God for us all - That is what humanity is about

Degrees
  • in Educational Planning and Administration

    International Institute for Educational Planning 2016
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education

    University of Bristol 2011
  • Master of Philosophy in Educational Planning

    University of Cape Coast 2006
  • Bachelor of Education in Mathematics

    University of Cape Coast 1999
  • Moderator

    October, 2022

    Ghana MoE National Education Week Evidence Summit Accra, Ghana.

  • Participants and Chief Rapporteur for the National Convener

    September, 2022

    Transforming Education Summit of the United Nations General Assembly New York, USA.

  • Was a member for a panel discussion

    July, 2022

    Regional Conference on School Leadership in Africa Kigali, Rwanda.

  • Presented two papers with colleagues

    January, 2020

    International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement (ICSEI) International Conference Marrakesh, Morocco.

  • Participant

    November, 2019

    UNESCO General conference Paris, France.

  • Moderator

    August, 2018

    Ghana MoE National Education Week Evidence Summit Accra, Ghana.

  • Presented a Paper

    May, 2017

    International Conference on Education, Leadership, Research, and Policy Washington, DC, USA.

  • Presented a paper

    September, 2013

    Collaboration of Education Faculties of West Africa (CEFWA) International Conference Cape Coast, Ghana.

  • Presented a paper

    March, 2013

    Kennesaw State University's Year of Ghana Conference Atlanta, USA.

  • Moderator and paper presenter

    July, 2012

    International Council of Education for Teaching (ICET) World Assembly Cape Coast, Ghana.

  • Convener and Organisor

    November, 2011

    Leadership for Learning Successful Practice Sharing Conference Winneba, Ghana.

  • Convener

    November, 2011

    Leadership for Learning Successful Practice Sharing Conference Tamale, Ghana.

  • Session Moderator

    September, 2010

    International Dissemination Conference on Educational Access, Quality and Outcomes in Africa Cape Coast, Ghana.

  • Presented a paper

    September, 2009

    British Association of Applied Linguistics (BAAL) conference, Newcastle, United Kingdom.

  • Presented a paper

    June, 2009

    British Society for Research into Learning Mathematics (BSRLM) Conference Bristol, United Kingdom.

  • Presented a paper

    December, 2007

    England African Partnership Project Qualitative Research Methods Conference Buea, Cameroom.

  • Facilitator

    September, 2024

    Contemporary Issues in Fisheries Management. Fisheries Leadership Short course for Practitioners funded by USAID/Fisheries Recovery Activity Ghana.

  • Presenter

    October, 2024

    International and Regional Fisheries Institutional Frameworks and Bodies. Workshop on Destabilising Impacts of Distant Water Fishing Vessels (DWFV) in the Gulf of Guinea Yaounde, Cameroon.

  • Guest Speaker

    October, 2024

    “Promoting Research Excellence for Impact on Marine Conservation in Africa”, Institute for Oceans and Fisheries Online Seminar Series University of British Columbia, Canada.

  • Co-Facilitator

    October, 2021

    “Grants Proposal Writing Workshop” University for Development Studies.

  • Presenter

    November, 2024

    “Performance of the Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience”, Country Round Table Workshop Association of African Universities (AAU), Online.

  • Facilitator

    November, 2024

    “Regional Political Parties Dialogue on Fisheries: Protecting Our Fish, Securing Our Future, Live Engagement on JoyNews TV Centre for National Culture, Cape Coast.

  • Presenter

    November, 2023

    Professorial Inaugural Lecture on the topic “Our Oceans: Securing Our Common Future through Transformative Research” Medical School Auditorium, University of Cape Coast.

  • Presenter

    March, 2024

    Africa’s Plastic Revolution: Advancing Global Solutions for Healthy Oceans, T.D. Walter Bean Professorship Public Lecture University of Waterloo, Canada.

  • Presenter

    June, 2024

    Expanding the Impact of Research on Africa’s Blue Economy. National Consultative Workshop for the Formulation of a National Blue Economy Strategy for Angola Luanda, Angola.

  • Panelist

    June, 2024

    Regional Steering Committee Workshop for the World Bank West African Coastal Resilience Investment Projects (WACA ReSiP and ReiP2) Banjul, Gambia.

  • Facilitator

    July-August, 2012

    Coastal Adaptation to Climate Change. Short-term Training Course funded by USAID Ghana.

  • Co-Discussant

    July, 2023

    “Expanding the Impact of Blue Economy in Africa” (with Professor Rashid Sumaila) World Bank Headquarters, Washington.

  • Facilitator

    February, 2022

    Workshop on “Winning Research and Development Grants in a Competitive World” Bolgatanga Technical University, Ghana.

  • Facilitator

    February, 2019

    Workshop on “Proposal and Grants writing” University of Ghana, Ghana.

  • Speaker

    August, 2024

    Study Tour on Sustainable Fisheries Management & Leadership University of Rhode Island, United States.

  • Presenter

    August, 2023

    Vulnerability to Viability (V2V) Ghana Case Study. Bootcamp on moving fisheries from Vulnerability to Viability Puri, Delhi, India.

  • Guest Speaker

    April, 2024

    Workshop Presentation on “Expanding the Impact of Research on Africa’s Blue Economy in Africa Hohai University, China.

  • Participant

    2021

    6th ACE Impact Regional Workshop of the World Bank and the Association of African Universities Accra (Online).

  • Panelist

    2014

    Seaweed (Sargassum) Invasion on the Ghanaian Coasts, Implications for the National Economy and Management Live TV Broadcast, GTV.

  • Guest Speaker

    2010

    “West African Fisheries”, Workshop by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) University of Makerere, Kampala, Uganda.

  1. 2018

    Guest Researcher - Capacity Development for Education Policy Formulation and Analysis for Learning Improvement, Japan.

    Centre for International Cooperation in Education (CICE), University of Hiroshima, Japan and Japanese International Corporation Agency (JICA)

  2. 2017

    International Conference Travel Grant

    Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy, University of Cape Coast

  3. 2017

    Research Support Grant

    Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy, University of Cape Coast

  4. 2017

    Excellence Award

    Advena World Conferences

  1. 2017

    Distinguished Fellow

    Global Ed Leadership, USA

  2. 2010

    Fellow

    Centre for Commonwealth Education, University of Cambridge, UK

  1. 2018

    Member

    International Society for Educational Planning

  2. 2012

    Member

    Comparative and International Education Society

  3. 2012

    Member

    Ghana Association of Educational Planners and Administrators (GAEPA)

  4. 2010

    Member

    University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG)

  1. Consultant

    September 2020 - Present

    UNESCO - Ghana Development of Implementation Guidelines/Strategy for the Comprehensive National Teacher Policy

  2. Material Development and Training Consultant

    September 2019 - Present

    Technical Education Development for Modernised Agriculture in Ghana (TEDMAG) capacity strengthening of key staff of the Colleges of Agriculture in administration and management

  3. Consultant

    September 2018 - Present

    OECD-UNESCO joint initiative: Survey of Teachers in Pre-Primary Education (STEPP).

  4. Education Consultant

    November 2017 - Present

    UNICEF sponsored Documentation of experiences utilizing KOICA’s Life Cycle Approach (LCA) in two Sub-districts: Wiaga, Builsa North and Kanjarga, Builsa South in the Upper East Region of Ghana

  5. Mid-term Review Consultant

    November 2017 - Present

    World Bank Sponsored Secondary Education Improvement Project (SEIP)

  6. Researcher

    May 2025 - Present

    Innovative Pedagogies Project

  7. Researcher

    May 2021 - Present

    World Vision, KOICA Endline Assessment of the UNLOCK Literacy project

  8. Consultant

    March 2021 - Present

    Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) – Mid term evaluation of Embedded Evidence Lab Support to the Ministry of Education

  9. Researcher

    April 2020 - Present

    Ghana Education Service, Girls’ Education Unit and UNICEF funded project on adolescent girls’ attendance and successful completion of basic school education: A study of Five Ghanaian districts

  10. Content Development Consultant

    April 2020 - Present

    British Council’s Television, Radio and Social Media support for School Leaders and Teachers in response to Covid-19 emergency education delivery

  1. 2024-2025

    Team member, Contract for services to deliver a short course on Marine Litter under the OCPP

    Cefas/UKAID

  2. 2024

    Panel Chair, Reviewed Environmental Impact Statement of PECAN Energies for Offshore Exploration of Oil & Gas

    Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Ghana, Secondi/Takoradi

  3. 2023-2024

    Team member, Contract for development of a short course on Marine Litter for the West Africa Region

    Ocean Country Partnership Program (OCPP) funded by Cefas/UKAID

  4. 2023-2024

    Team member, Contract services to conduct data collection surveys on abandoned lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) in Ghana

    Ocean Country Partnership Program (OCPP) funded by Cefas/UKAID

  5. 2023

    Lead Consultant, Contract for the Development of Fishery Courses Syllabi for Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences (DoFAS), University of Liberia

    IDA-V3100

  6. 2023

    Panel Chair, Evaluation of Applications for recruitment of Environmental, Social Safeguards Officers for Ghana’s Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI)

    World Bank funded West Africa Coastal Areas Management Programme

  7. 2022-2023

    Lead Consultant, Consultancy to review and align national fisheries and aquaculture polices and laws with the PFRS, regional instruments and global best practices for 15 AU Member States

    African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)

  8. 2022-2023

    Lead Consultant, Mechanisms to Facilitate the Domestication of Global Instruments and Initiatives (2022)

    African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)

  9. 2022-2023

    Lead Consultant, Identification of Issues for SIDS, Development of Draft Strategic Positions for SIDS

    African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)

  10. 2022

    Team member, Environmental Systems Analysis of the Avu Lagoon Protected area

    Calgary Zoo Foundation

  11. 2021

    Trainer, Conduct Marine Spatial Planning Workshop in Ghana

    University of Liverpool

  12. 2021

    Team member, Pre-feasibility study for nature-based intervention for Anlo Beach community in Ghana

    Valued at US$32,365.00

  13. 2021

    Team member, Marine Plastic Pollution Study in Liberia

    Conservation International

  14. 2021

    Team member, Vulnerability, Adaptation and Resilience in a Changing Climate - WACA -VAR Workshop

    World Bank

  15. 2020-2021

    Consultant, Support Development of Multi-sector Resilience Investment Programme for the West Africa Coastal Area Management Program

    World Bank

  16. 2020-2021

    Consultant, Issues and Opportunities in the Ghanaian Fishery Sector: Addressing the context, prospects and challenges

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), United Kingdom

  17. 2020

    Consultant, Estimations on renewable energy investments in Ghana

    Highland Star Group (HSG) of Companies, Geneva, Switzerland

  18. 2019-2020

    Team Member, Regional Mapping of Experts and Institutions in Coastal management

    World Bank

  19. 2017

    Lead Consultant, Review of the Fisheries Act 2002 (act 625) and the Development of Draft Regulations for the conduct of Fisheries Impact Assessments

    Ghana Industrial Trawlers Association (GITA) and GOGIG funded by DFID/UK

  20. 2013

    Team member, Environmental baseline survey of water bodies in the Great Consolidated Diamond Ghana Limited (GCDGL) mining concession

    AERC Ltd.

  21. 2012

    Team member, Scoping Study on the Dredging of the Whin Estuary in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis

    UCC Consultancy Unit/Consolidated Energy Ltd.

  22. 2011

    Team member, Social Ecology of Anlo Beach Wetland of Ghana

    Friends of the Nation/IUCN/French Global Environment Facility (GEF)

  23. 2010

    Principal Investigator, Biodiversity Assessment of Urban Wetlands in the Western Region, Ghana with focus on Essei and Butuah Lagoons and the Whin River Estuary

    USAID through Friends of the Nation

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