Allan Philip Barku is a dedicated Technology enthusiast and a seasoned Full Stack Developer with a deep-rooted passion for web development at the University of Cape Coast. His journey into the world of coding can be traced back to his early days in academia, where he actively contributed to group assignments and excelled during the completion of his final year project. Since then, he has embarked on a continuous path of programming, driven by a profound desire to harness the power of coding to simplify complex tasks and bring about transformative change through technology.
With a solid foundation in Databases, Server Administration, and Computer Security acquired several years ago, Allan maintains an enduring fascination for these domains, which continues to fuel his enthusiasm for technology today.
Allan is not content with the status quo and firmly believes in the adage "if it's not broken, don't fix it" does not apply in the ever-evolving world of technology. He is constantly on the lookout for innovative ways to enhance and refine existing systems, embracing every opportunity to push the boundaries of what's possible.
Beyond the confines of the office, Allan is deeply committed to making a positive impact on society. He readily extends a helping hand to solve both trivial and intricate challenges, engaging in thoughtful discussions with colleagues, and sharing his valuable knowledge and insights on a wide range of topics.
As an avid reader, Allan has cultivated the habit of consuming knowledge, transitioning from traditional books to the convenience of audiobooks. His library boasts recent additions such as "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho, "21 Lessons for the 21st Century," and "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari, as well as "Walden" by Henry David Thoreau.
In his leisure time, Allan enjoys the company of fellow enthusiasts over a cup of coffee and engaging board games such as Chess, Monopoly, Scrabble, Checkers, Backgammon, Ludo, or Chutes-And-Ladders, fostering camaraderie and intellectual stimulation.
Currently, Allan is delving into the realm of blogging, contributing his thoughts and insights on various subjects at Anansewa.com. You can explore his blog and connect with him at https://anansewaa.com, where he shares his perspectives on a variety of topics.
Mr. Allan Philip Barku
Senior ICT Assistant - ( Senior Staff ) E-Learning and Knowledge Management Section-
LOC Member
Blue Economy Conference CCM Mensvic Hotel, Accra, Ghana.
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Facilitator
Training of Stakeholders on the use of Fisheries and Aquaculture Database (AFAData) - North Africa, AU-IBAR Cairo, Egypt.
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Facilitator
Training of Stakeholders on the use of Fisheries and Aquaculture Database (AFAData) - East & Southern Africa AU-IBAR Antananarivo, Madagascar.
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Facilitator
Training of Stakeholders on the use of Fisheries and Aquaculture Database (AFAData) - West & Central Africa AU-IBAR Dakar, Senegal.
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ICT Sub Committee Member
PANAFEST Colloquium, University of Cape Coast Cape Coast, Ghana.
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Facilitator
Contemporary Issues in Fisheries Management. Fisheries Leadership Short course for Practitioners funded by USAID/Fisheries Recovery Activity Ghana.
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Presenter
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.
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Guest Speaker
“Promoting Research Excellence for Impact on Marine Conservation in Africa”, Institute for Oceans and Fisheries Online Seminar Series University of British Columbia, Canada.
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Co-Facilitator
“Grants Proposal Writing Workshop” University for Development Studies.
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Presenter
“Performance of the Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience”, Country Round Table Workshop Association of African Universities (AAU), Online.
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Facilitator
“Regional Political Parties Dialogue on Fisheries: Protecting Our Fish, Securing Our Future, Live Engagement on JoyNews TV Centre for National Culture, Cape Coast.
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Presenter
Professorial Inaugural Lecture on the topic “Our Oceans: Securing Our Common Future through Transformative Research” Medical School Auditorium, University of Cape Coast.
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Presenter
Africa’s Plastic Revolution: Advancing Global Solutions for Healthy Oceans, T.D. Walter Bean Professorship Public Lecture University of Waterloo, Canada.
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Presenter
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.
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Panelist
Regional Steering Committee Workshop for the World Bank West African Coastal Resilience Investment Projects (WACA ReSiP and ReiP2) Banjul, Gambia.
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Facilitator
Coastal Adaptation to Climate Change. Short-term Training Course funded by USAID Ghana.
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Co-Discussant
“Expanding the Impact of Blue Economy in Africa” (with Professor Rashid Sumaila) World Bank Headquarters, Washington.
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Facilitator
Workshop on “Winning Research and Development Grants in a Competitive World” Bolgatanga Technical University, Ghana.
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Facilitator
Workshop on “Proposal and Grants writing” University of Ghana, Ghana.
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Speaker
Study Tour on Sustainable Fisheries Management & Leadership University of Rhode Island, United States.
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Presenter
Vulnerability to Viability (V2V) Ghana Case Study. Bootcamp on moving fisheries from Vulnerability to Viability Puri, Delhi, India.
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Guest Speaker
Workshop Presentation on “Expanding the Impact of Research on Africa’s Blue Economy in Africa Hohai University, China.
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Participant
6th ACE Impact Regional Workshop of the World Bank and the Association of African Universities Accra (Online).
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Panelist
Seaweed (Sargassum) Invasion on the Ghanaian Coasts, Implications for the National Economy and Management Live TV Broadcast, GTV.
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Guest Speaker
“West African Fisheries”, Workshop by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) University of Makerere, Kampala, Uganda.
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Member
National Society of Black Engineers
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Member
Google Technology Users Group UCC
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Developer
University of Cape Coast Staff Directory
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Developer
University of Cape Coast Website
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Team member, Contract for services to deliver a short course on Marine Litter under the OCPP
Cefas/UKAID
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Panel Chair, Reviewed Environmental Impact Statement of PECAN Energies for Offshore Exploration of Oil & Gas
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Ghana, Secondi/Takoradi
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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
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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
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Lead Consultant, Contract for the Development of Fishery Courses Syllabi for Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences (DoFAS), University of Liberia
IDA-V3100
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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
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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)
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Lead Consultant, Mechanisms to Facilitate the Domestication of Global Instruments and Initiatives (2022)
African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
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Lead Consultant, Identification of Issues for SIDS, Development of Draft Strategic Positions for SIDS
African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
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Team member, Environmental Systems Analysis of the Avu Lagoon Protected area
Calgary Zoo Foundation
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Trainer, Conduct Marine Spatial Planning Workshop in Ghana
University of Liverpool
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Team member, Pre-feasibility study for nature-based intervention for Anlo Beach community in Ghana
Valued at US$32,365.00
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Team member, Marine Plastic Pollution Study in Liberia
Conservation International
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Team member, Vulnerability, Adaptation and Resilience in a Changing Climate - WACA -VAR Workshop
World Bank
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Consultant, Support Development of Multi-sector Resilience Investment Programme for the West Africa Coastal Area Management Program
World Bank
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Consultant, Issues and Opportunities in the Ghanaian Fishery Sector: Addressing the context, prospects and challenges
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), United Kingdom
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Consultant, Estimations on renewable energy investments in Ghana
Highland Star Group (HSG) of Companies, Geneva, Switzerland
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Team Member, Regional Mapping of Experts and Institutions in Coastal management
World Bank
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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
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Team member, Environmental baseline survey of water bodies in the Great Consolidated Diamond Ghana Limited (GCDGL) mining concession
AERC Ltd.
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Team member, Scoping Study on the Dredging of the Whin Estuary in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis
UCC Consultancy Unit/Consolidated Energy Ltd.
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Team member, Social Ecology of Anlo Beach Wetland of Ghana
Friends of the Nation/IUCN/French Global Environment Facility (GEF)
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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