Prof. Henry De-Graft Acqua is an economist, the Head, Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, and Vice Dean, School of Agriculture.
Prof. Henry De-Graft Acquah
About
Focus & expertise
Specializations
Academic interests · number = colleagues who share it
Recent activity
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Project
Oct 2019
Agricultural Sector Decentralization
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Project
Oct 2019
Development of Appropriate Management/Control Strategies for Taro Leaf Blight (Wilt) Disease
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Project
Oct 2019
Utilization of Sweet Potato (Ipomea Batatas) In Composite Flour Production
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Fellowship
Jan 2018
Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) fellowship programme
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Fellowship
Jan 2011
African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) fellowship
Background
🎓 Education & qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Economics
University of Goettingen
2008
Master of Science in International Agriculture
University of Goettingen
2003
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
University of Cape Coast
1998
Diploma in Education
University of Cape Coast
1998
★ Career & positions
Vice-Dean
School of Agriculture
Aug, 2020 to Oct, 2021
Head of Department
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
Aug, 2020 to Nov, 2021
Dean
School of Agriculture
Oct, 2021 to Jun, 2026
Dean
School of Agriculture
Jun, 2026 to Jul, 2026
Teaching & projects
Projects
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Agricultural Sector Decentralization
Consultant
January 2019 - Present
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Development of Appropriate Management/Control Strategies for Taro Leaf Blight (Wilt) Disease
Consultant
January 2014 - December 2017
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Utilization of Sweet Potato (Ipomea Batatas) In Composite Flour Production
Consultant
January 2012 - December 2014
Honors & affiliations
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Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) fellowship programme
Institute for Development Strategy, South Korea · 2018
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African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) fellowship
University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa · 2011
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Vice Dean
School of Agriculture, University of Cape Coast, Ghana. · 2019
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Head of Department
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Cape Coast, Ghana. · 2019
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Vice Dean
School of Agriculture, University of Cape Coast, Ghana. · 2017
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Associate Professor
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Cape Coast, Ghana. · 2015
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Senior Lecturer
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Cape Coast, Ghana. · 2015
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Lecturer
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Cape Coast, Ghana. · 2010
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Research Associate
Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, University of Goettingen, Germany · 2008
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Research Assistant
Institute of Plant Production in the Tropics and Subtropics, University of Goettingen, Germany · 2003
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Project Officer and Head of the Project Department
Nyakrom Rural Bank limited, Central Region, Ghana · 2001
Colleagues & frequently viewed together
Prof. Ernest Laryea Okorley
Professor · Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
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Dr. Selorm Akaba
Senior Lecturer · Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
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Dr. Lawrence Acheampong
Lecturer · Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
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Dr. Fatimah Abubakar Von
Lecturer · Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
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Prof. Festus Annor-Frempong
Associate Professor · Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
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Dr. Alexander Tetteh Kwasi Nuer
Senior Lecturer · Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
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Dr. Albert Justice Kwarteng
Senior Research Fellow · Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance
Applied Statistics and Empirical Methods
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Mr. Dominic Amoateng Sabeng
Assistant Research Fellow · Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance
Applied Statistics and Empirical Methods
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Dr. Peterson Owusu Junior
Senior Lecturer · Department of Finance
Statistics and Econometrics
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Dr. Samuel Ayeh Ofori
Senior Lecturer · Department of Animal Science
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Prof. Moses Teye
Associate Professor · Department of Animal Science
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Prof. (Mrs.) Christine Adu-Yeboah
Professor · Pro Vice-Chancellor's Office
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Dr. Christopher Kwame Filson
Deputy University Librarian · Collection Management and Technical Services
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Prof. Akwasi Kumi-Kyereme
Professor · Department of Population and Health
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