Gloria Essilfie is a citizen of Ghana currently employed as a Lecturer in economics by University of Cape Coast. She was the Coordinator of one of the satellite campuses of Ghana Communication Technology University in Takoradi, Ghana, from 1st July, 2021 to 31st May, 2022. Gloria is a graduate of the University of Cape Coast, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, Master of Philosophy in Economics as well Ph.D in Economics. Gloria Essilfie’s academic background covers the field of applied microeconomics, public sector economics and development economics. She has keen interest in women empowerment, child malnutrition and food security. She has acquired international exposure from African Economic Research Consortium and has over six years tertiary teaching experience. Gloria’s paper on Women’s Empowerment and Child Health Outcomes using the most recent Ghana Demographic Health Survey that was published by Wiley in African Development Review was adjudged top cited for 2020-2021.
Dr. Gloria Essilfie
About
Focus & expertise
Specializations
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Recent activity
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Award
Jan 2022
Top cited 2020-2021
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Conference
Oct 2019
Union for African Population Studies Conference, Harnessing Africa’s Population Dynamics for Sustainable Development, 25 years after Cairo and Beyond
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Conference
Oct 2019
International Conference on Education, Technology and Entrepreneurship, Promoting Entrepreneurship through Education and Technology
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Conference
Feb 2019
Microfinance International Conference
Background
🎓 Education & qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
University of Cape Coast
2020
Master of Philosophy in Economics
University of Cape Coast
2015
★ Career & positions
Departmental Registration & Exams Officer
Department of Applied Economics
Aug, 2024 to Aug, 2025
Departmental Registration & Exams Officer
Department of Applied Economics
Aug, 2025 to Aug, 2026
Academic Advisor
Department of Applied Economics
Aug, 2025 to Aug, 2025
Engagements
📅 Conferences attended
2019
Union for African Population Studies Conference, Harnessing Africa’s Population Dynamics for Sustainable Development, 25 years after Cairo and Beyond
Presented a paper · Uganda
2019
International Conference on Education, Technology and Entrepreneurship, Promoting Entrepreneurship through Education and Technology
Presented a paper · Ghana Technology University College
2019
Microfinance International Conference
Presented a paper · University of Cape Coast
Honors & affiliations
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Top cited 2020-2021
Wiley Publishing. Paper published in African Development Review · 2022
Colleagues & frequently viewed together
Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim
Professor · Department of Applied Economics
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Prof. Francis Kwaw Andoh
Associate Professor · Department of Applied Economics
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Prof. James Atta Peprah
Professor · Department of Applied Economics
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Mr. Kwabena Nkansah Darfor
Senior Lecturer · Department of Applied Economics
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Prof. Jacob Nunoo
Associate Professor · Department of Applied Economics
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Mrs. Elizabeth Arhin
Chief Administrative Assistant · Department of Applied Economics
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Prof. Anthony Adu-Asare Idun
Associate Professor · Department of Finance
Development Economics
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Prof. James Atta Peprah
Professor · Department of Applied Economics
Development Economics
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Dr. Joshua Sebu
Senior Lecturer · Department of Data Science and Economic Policy
Development Economics
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Prof. Ferdinand Ahiakpor
Professor · Department of Data Science and Economic Policy
Development Economics
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Prof. William Brafu-Insaidoo
Associate Professor · Department of Data Science and Economic Policy
Development Economics
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Miss Hilda Serwaa Obeng
Junior Assistant Registrar · School of Biological Sciences
Health Economics
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Mr. Kwabena Nkansah Darfor
Senior Lecturer · Department of Applied Economics
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Dr. Kwadwo Ankomah
Lecturer · Department of Applied Economics
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Prof. Godwin Vondolia
Associate Professor · Department of Economic Studies
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Mrs. Elizabeth Arhin
Chief Administrative Assistant · Department of Applied Economics
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Prof. Isaac Dasmani
Associate Professor · Department of Economic Studies
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Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim
Professor · Department of Applied Economics
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