Janet Serwah Boateng (PhD) is a Research Fellow in gender studies and local government studies at the Department of Environment, Governance and Sustainable Development, School for Development Studies, University of Cape Coast, Ghana. She is an experienced Researcher and specialises in governance, peace and development studies, sustainable development programs and women in politics. Janet is skilled in thesis supervision, data analysis, and has published several papers. She puts her research and experiences into practical use and supports humanity and contribute to any affiliated communities. She is passionate about sustaining the environment and developing humankind, which reflects in her writing and advocacy.
Dr. Janet Serwah Boateng
Senior Research Fellow · Senior Member
🏛 Department of Environment, Governance and Sustainable Development
About
Focus & expertise
Academic interests · number = colleagues who share it
Recent activity
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Project
Nov 2021
Sand mining and land-based livelihood security in Awutu Senya District and Awutu Senya East Municipality
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Project
Nov 2021
PROFILE OF THE WHEATBELT REGION’S POPULATION USING 2016 ABS CENSUS DATA IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Project
Nov 2021
Women in District Assemblies in Ghana: Gender Construction, Resistance and Empowerment
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Project
Nov 2021
Competing Claims and Conflicts on Natural Resources and, on sustainable development (Ecosystem Governance and Indigenous Development)
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Project
Nov 2021
“Socio-economic baseline study of the Fosu Lagoon in the Cape Coast Metropolis in Ghana”
Background
🎓 Education & qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy in Social Sciences
Edith Cowan University
2017
Master of Philosophy in Political Science
University of Ghana
2006
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History
University of Ghana
2002
Diploma in Education
University of Cape Coast
1996
★ Career & positions
Faculty/School Registration & Exams Officer
School for Development Studies
Sep, 2020 to Aug, 2022
Departmental Registration & Exams Officer
Department of Environment, Governance and Sustainable Development
Aug, 2022 to Jan, 2023
Departmental Registration & Exams Officer
Department of Environment, Governance and Sustainable Development
Jan, 2023 to Dec, 2025
Teaching & projects
Projects
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Sand mining and land-based livelihood security in Awutu Senya District and Awutu Senya East Municipality
MEMBER
January 2020 - December 2021
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PROFILE OF THE WHEATBELT REGION’S POPULATION USING 2016 ABS CENSUS DATA IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
PHD RESEARCH STAFF
January 2016 - December 2017
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Women in District Assemblies in Ghana: Gender Construction, Resistance and Empowerment
Principal Investigator
January 2013 - December 2017
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Competing Claims and Conflicts on Natural Resources and, on sustainable development (Ecosystem Governance and Indigenous Development)
Principal Investigator
January 2013 - December 2014
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“Socio-economic baseline study of the Fosu Lagoon in the Cape Coast Metropolis in Ghana”
Researcher
January 2012 - December 2013
Engagements
🎤 Keynote lectures
Strengthening Female Teachers’ Participation in Union Activities in the Face of Global Crisis
Kumasi, Ghana · 2009-11-06
📅 Conferences attended
2020
University of Perugia
Presented on Giving Hope to girl children in armed conflict: A joint commitment from the academic community. · Italy
2010
University for Development Studies, Ghana
Presented on Women in household conflict management and poverty reduction in Ghana. · Tamale, Ghana
2021
The University of Texas at Austin
Presented on Gendered Nationalism: Post-Independence and The Woman Question in Ghana · Texas, USA
2021
University of Perugia
Presented on National Action Plan for The Implementation of UNSCR 1325. · Italy
2008
University of Cape Coast
Presented on Rethinking gender studies in development studies in Africa. · Cape Coast, Ghana
Colleagues & frequently viewed together
Prof. John Victor Mensah
Professor · Department of Environment, Governance and Sustainable Development
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Dr. Harriet M D Potakey
Research Fellow · Department of Environment, Governance and Sustainable Development
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Prof. David Wellington Essaw
Associate Professor · Department of Environment, Governance and Sustainable Development
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Prof. David Wellington Essaw
Associate Professor · Department of Environment, Governance and Sustainable Development
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Dr. Harriet M D Potakey
Research Fellow · Department of Environment, Governance and Sustainable Development
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Dr. Mario Nisbett
Senior Lecturer · Centre for African and International Studies
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Dr. Kingsley Nana Osei
Lecturer · Department of Geography and Regional Planning
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Prof. Kaderi Noagah Bukari
Associate Professor · Department of Peace Studies
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Prof. Akua Opokua Britwum
Associate Professor · Department of Labour and Human Resource Studies
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