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Prof. Ferdinand  Ahiakpor
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Prof. Ferdinand Ahiakpor

Associate Professor - ( Senior Member ) Department of Data Science and Economic Policy
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Field(s) of Specialization
Development Economics
Labour Market Issues
Macroeconomic Modelling
Field(s) of Academic Interest
Development Economics
Finance
Labour Market Issues
Macroeconomic Modelling
Public Policy Analysis and Applied Econometrics
About

Ferdinand Ahiakpor is a citizen of Ghana currently employed as a Professor in Economics by University of Cape Coast, Ghana. An institution with it main functions as teaching, research and knowledge and technology transfer. I teach and supervises various courses and thesis at both undergraduate and graduate levels. As an economist, Ferdinand published several articles, policy briefs, technical papers and presented academic and policy papers at both national and international levels. I have also been part of scholars who occasionally review programmes for the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), Nairobi. 

Ferdinand has several years of working experience both nationally and internationally.  From July 2018 to April 2023, Ferdinand served as a short-term Consultant for the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Macroeconomic Policy Division, with the responsibility of developing and training key stakeholders on E-Views-based Macroeconomic Model for selected African countries. I have within the period completed the Macroeconomic Model for Africa and other individual countries.  Some of these countries includes Djibouti, The Gambia, Mauritania, Namibia, Algeria, Lesotho, Egypt, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Senegal, Ghana, Mauritius, and Zambia.

In addition, from March 2013 to December 2019, I also served as a Technical Advisor to the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Ghana and responsible for macroeconomic policy and structural option, private sector development, social sector as well as strategies for inclusive growth and sustainability. As part of my duties at the Commission, I coordinated the writing of series of government documents such as: Annual Progress Report, Ghana@100 document, Long -Term Development Plan. I also produced various policy papers, technical papers, and strategy documents for consideration by government. Further to this, I was part and leader of the technical team that worked with Oxford Economics to develop the Ghana Macroeconomic Model. As a member as the team, I undergone one-year additional training in Macroeconomic Forecasting, Sectoral Planning and Policy Analysis among other technical trainings with Oxford Economics, a consulting firm in the United Kingdom.

Between 2011-2012, I was a Visiting Scholar at the Centre for Economic Policy (CEP) research unit, University of Hull Business School, United Kingdom. During this period, l was involved in production of series of policy documents and policy analysis for the consumption of government and related organisations.

I graduated from University of Cape Coast/ University of Hull, UK, where I  obtained Ph.D. in Economics. After l have graduated my my PhD in Economics, l continued with my post-Doctoral research fellowship at the Department of Economics and Econometrics, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. During this period, apart for publication, I also took courses and training in Financial Econometrics and Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium Model (DSGEM). Before my PhD, I obtained a Master’s  and Bachelor of Social Sciences  Degree  from University of Ghana and Cape Coast respectively. 

My speciality though not limited covers Macroeconomic Modelling, Fiscal policies, Monetary Policies, Sovereign Risk Analysis Labour Market Analysis and Development Economics, .Ferdinand’s work experience has offered him opportunities for close interaction with government officials within and outside Africa, officials of multilateral organizations as well as international financial institutions, such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the African Development Bank. 

Ferdinand also served on various boards of public enterprises, Chairman of Policy Working Group for the “STRENGTHEN PROJECT”, International labour Organization (ILO) in the year 2015 to 2018.

Degrees
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

    University of Cape Coast 2012
  • Master of Philosophy in Economics

    University of Ghana 2005
  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics

    University of Cape Coast 2002
  • Resource Person

    December, 2021

    Training workshop on the macroeconomic model for forecasting and policy simulation for the Ministry of Finance, The Planning Department and the Central Bank of Kenya Mombasa.

  • Resource person

    November, 2020

    Training workshop on the macroeconomic model for forecasting and policy simulation for the Ministry of National Development Zambia.

  • Resource person

    January, 2020

    Training workshop on the macroeconomic model for forecasting and policy simulation for the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning and the Central Bank of Djibouti Djibouti.

  • Presented paper: "Model contribution to policy formulation and implementation"

    November, 2019

    Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on Economic Modelling in Africa Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

  • Resource Person

    September, 2019

    Training workshop on the macroeconomic model for forecasting and policy simulation for the Central Bank of Mauritania Mauritania.

  • Resource person

    June, 2019

    Training workshop on the macroeconomic model for forecasting and policy simulation for Ministry of Finance, Algeria Algeria.

  • Resource person

    June, 2019

    Training workshop on the macroeconomic model for forecasting and policy simulation for The Central Bank of Burundi Burundi.

  • Resource person

    March, 2019

    Training workshop on the macroeconomic model for forecasting and policy simulation for The Central Bank of bank and Ministry of Finance, The Gambia The Gambia.

  • Resource person

    January, 2019

    Training workshop on the macroeconomic model for forecasting and policy simulation for The Central Bank Egypt and Ministry of Finance Cairo, Egypt.

  • presented paper

    June, 2018

    St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), St. Petersburg, Russia..

  • Participant

    March, 2018

    Technical Workshop on Gender and Economic Analysis, AERC Nairobi-Kenya.

  • Presented Paper

    March, 2018

    Centre for the Study of African Economies at the University (CSAE), “Economic Development in Africa” Conference, St Catherine’s College United Kingdom.

  • Discussant

    May, 2016

    International Labour Organisation “Future of Work” Workshop Accra, Ghana.

  • Panelist

    May, 2016

    National Dialogue on Inclusive Development: Promoting Long-Term National Development through Growth and Opportunity for the Poorest Accra, Ghana.

  • Participant

    July, 2015

    Third United Nations Conference on Financing for Development Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

  • Presented paper

    June, 2015

    World Economic Forum Cape Town, South Africa.

  • Presented Paper

    December, 2013

    First annual financial economics workshop Cape Town, South Africa.

  • Presented paper

    July, 2013

    18th Annual Conference of the African Econometric Society Ghana.

  • 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

    Research Grant

    African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)

  2. 2018

    Travel Grant

    African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)

  3. 2017

    Travel Grant

    African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)

  4. 2012

    Post Doctorial Research

    University of Johannesburg, South Africa

  5. 2011

    Research Fellowership

    African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)

  1. 2012

    Post Doctoral research

    University of Johannesburg, South Africa

  2. 2011

    Visiting Research Fellow

    University of Hull Business School

  1. 2013

    Member

    Network member, Association for the Advancement of Africa Women in Economics (AAAWE)

  2. 2011

    Member

    Network member, African Econometric Society

  3. 2007

    Member

    Network member, African Economic Research Consortium (AERC)

  1. Researcher:

    January 2019 - Present

    Survey on Alternative Livelihood Development Interventions in Selected Mining Communities in the Western Region. Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MLNR)

  2. Researcher

    January 2018 - Present

    Potential Effect of Economic Partnership Agreements on ECOWAS Member States

  3. Consultant

    January 2018 - Present

    Developing and training key stakeholders on Macroeconomic Model for selected African countries (UNECA)

  4. Researcher

    January 2017 - Present

    Revisiting Inflation and Economic Growth in Ghana: Empirical Analysis:

  5. Teamember

    January 2017 - Present

    Review the labour economics programme for African Economic Research Consortium

  6. Team member

    January 2017 - Present

    Background Study on Employment in the Infrastructural Sector in Ghana

  7. Team member

    January 2017 - Present

    The Impact of Trade on Employment in Ghana

  8. Team member

    January 2017 - Present

    Background Study on Employment in the Agriculture and Agro-Processing Sectors in Ghana

  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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