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Prof. Martin  Bosompem
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Prof. Martin Bosompem

Associate Professor - ( Senior Member ) Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension

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Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension
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Field(s) of Specialization
Agri-preneurship
Agricultural Extension Communication
Precision Agriculture Innovations
Field(s) of Academic Interest
Agricultural Extension and Community Development
Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Gender Issues
Project Design
Youth Issues and Agriculture
About

Prof. Martin Bosompem is  Associate Professor in the University of Cape Coast with over 14 years of experience in Agricultural Extension, Entrepreneurship, and Community Development research. He was appointed a Lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Cape Coast in January 2008 and was promoted to the ranks of Senior Lecturer  and Associate Professor in April 2013 and August 2020 respectively.  He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Extension in the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, and completed an Exchange programme in Agribusiness in the University of Guelph, Canada. He is currently the Coordinator of The Sasakawa Africa Fund for Extension Education (SAFE) Unit.

He teaches at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including the following courses: Project Design, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation for agricultural and NGOs programmes, Planning extension and community development programmes. Research Methods and Statistics; Entrepreneurship; Gender, Youth and Leadership issues in Extension; Agribusiness Management; ICT and Agriculture; Management of Extension Organisations. 

His research interest includes ICT and Agriculture, Precision Agriculture Adoption and Education, Climate Change and Sustainable Agricultural Development, Livelihood security and Cocoa innovations for sustainable Development, Micro‐Financing for Agribusiness and Gender and Youth issues in Entrepreneurship and Agriculture. He is Competent in the use of the following computer Programmes for Data analysis and report writing: SPSS, SAS, Minitab, STATA, MPLUS and Microsoft word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher

Degrees
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture Extension

    University of Cape Coast 2016
  • Master of Philosophy in Agriculture Extension

    University of Cape Coast 2006
  • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

    University of Cape Coast 2002
  • Scientific Committee Member

    December, 2020

    1st African Conference on Precision Agriculture (December 8-10, 2020) Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Benguérir, Morroco. https://paafrica.org/About/AfCPA..

  • Presented a Paper: Climate Change Adaption and Mitigation for Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa: Making a Case for Precision Agriculture Technologies Development.

    November, 2020

    Virtual International Conference of Precision Agriculture (Fall Webinar Series) by International Society of Precision Agriculture (November 5, 2020) USA/Virtual .

  • Presented a paper : Current state of precision agriculture in Ghana, opportunities and challenges.

    February, 2020

    West Africa Forum on Precision Agriculture University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

  • Presented a paper: Fostering self-employment after graduation: Lessons from the Supervised Agribusiness Projects at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana

    February, 2020

    8th Annual Conference “Universities, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development in Africa” Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, Sankt Augustin, Germany.

  • Participant

    February, 2020

    6th German-African Economic Forum NRW 2020 (Deutsch-Afrikanischen Wirtschaftsforum NRW) Dortmund, Germany ..

  • Presented A paper :Prospects and Challenges to Precision Agriculture Technologies Development in Ghana: Scientists and Extension Agents Perspectives

    June, 2018

    14th International Conference on Precision Agriculture (ICPA ) La Shareton, Montreal, Canada..

  • Presented a paper : Shackles of kinship bonds: Land registration and investment in agriculture in Ghana. http://www.jeameetings.org/2017f/program1-1.html

    September, 2017

    2017 Japanese Economic Association Autumn Meeting Aoyama Gakuim University, Tokyo, Japan.

  • Presented a paper: Determinants of Ex-Ante (Future) Adoption of Precision Agriculture Technologies by Cocoa Farmers in Ghana

    July, 2016

    13th International Conference on Precision Agriculture (ICPA ). St. Louis, Missouri, USA..

  • Presented a paper: Towards Implementation of Agricultural Insurance Policy in Ghana: Poultry Farmers' and Insurance Companies' Perspectives

    February, 2015

    8th Annual Microfinance Conference: Theme: Microfinance and The Millennium Development Goals- Achievements and Strategies For Post 2015, Cape Coast, Ghana.

  • Presented a paper: Undergraduate willingness to enter into agribusiness Venture after Graduation: A case of the University of Cape Coast

    April, 2014

    London School of Economics African Summit on Emerging trends in African Entrepreneurship. London School of Economics, London, UK.

  • Presented a Paper : “Management Information Systems for Agribusiness in Africa”.

    December, 2013

    African ICT week: African Youth in ICT/Technology training and forum AU headquaters , Addis Ababa, Ethiopia..

  • Presented a poster: Protein and Beta Carotene Content Of Maize-Sweet Potato Composite Flours

    September, 2013

    Conference on Neglected And Underutilized Species (NUS) For A Food-Secure Africa In Ghana Accra,Ghana.

  • Presented a Paper : Perceived Entrepreneurial Competencies of undergraduates and Self-Employment Creation after Graduation: Implications for Youth Policy in Ghana

    May, 2013

    American Canadian International Journal of Arts & Sciences’ (IJAS) Conference for Academic Disciplines Ryerson University's, Toronto Canada..

  • Participant

    October, 2011

    World Cocoa Foundation 20th Partnership Meeting & Roundtable Sessions Alisa Hotel: Accra, Ghana.

  • Presented a Paper: Effect of climate change outcomes on food production and implication for food security: A Ghanaian case

    May, 2011

    International Conference on Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Africa, University of Ilorin, Nigeria..

  • Presenter a paper: Is precision agriculture feasible in cocoa production in Ghana? : The case of “cocoa high technology Programme” in the Eastern region of Ghana

    July, 2010

    10th International Conference on Precision Agriculture (ICPA. ) Hyatt Regency Tech Center in Denver, Colorado, USA.

  • Presented a paper: Effect of Gold Mining on Cocoa Production: A Case Study in the Asutifi District of the Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana

    September, 2009

    International Conference on Culture, Science and Sustainable Development in Africa University of Cape Coast Ghana , Cape Coast, Ghana.

  • Presented a paper: How ready are Home-Grown NGOs as Development Agents in Africa: A Case Study of NGOs in Central and Western Regions of Ghana.

    March, 2009

    Re-Vitalizing Indigenous Knowledge In Ghana For Contemporary Development: The Role of the Universities. University of Cape Coast. Cape Coast, 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. 2016

    Outstanding Graduate Student Awards (Ph.D) in Precision Agriculture

    International Society of Precision Agriculture (ISPA, USA). St. Louis, Missouri, USA. https://www.ispag.org/icpa/Awards

  2. 2015

    Thesis grant for Ph.D thesis and Dissertation writing

    Association of African Universities (AAU), Accra Ghana.

  3. 2015

    Laureate to 2015 CODESRIA. Small Grants For Ph.D Thesis Writing

    CODESRIA (Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa) Dakar, Senegal.

  4. 2005

    CIDA Youth Education and Training Award for MPhil. Thesis

    Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), Ottawa, Canada

  1. 2019

    Member

    Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa

  2. 2015

    Member

    International Society for Development and Sustainability

  3. 2010

    Country (Ghana) Representative

    International Society of Precision Agriculture (ISPA)

  4. 2008

    Member

    Young Professionals platform for Agricultural Research and Development

  1. Co-Researcher_ Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Expert

    January 2019 - Present

    BET Ghana Project: Building Expertise and Training for growth in consumer goods and food processing in Ghana. Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences and the University of Cape Coast. This project is funded by DAAD/BMZ through DRIC, UCC

  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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