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Prof. (Mrs.) Rosemond  Boohene
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Prof. (Mrs.) Rosemond Boohene

Professor - ( Senior Member ) Centre for Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development
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Field(s) of Specialization
Business Development Services for Small Firms
Entrepreneurship
Family Business Management
Managerial and Entrepreneurial Training for Small Firms
Strategy in Small Enterprises
Field(s) of Academic Interest
Business Incubation
Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
Family Business Management in Small Firms
Gender and Entrepreneurship Development
Small Enterprises Development
About

Prof. (Mrs.) Rosemond Boohene is a Professor of Enterprise Development at the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development, School of Business, University of Cape Coast. She has served the institution for the past 24 years.

She holds a PhD from the University of New England, Armidale, Australia, MCom (Accounting) and PDipCom (Accounting) from the University of Otago, New Zealand. Professor Boohene also studied at the Galilee College, Israel and Open Polytechnic, New Zealand, qualifying with a Diploma in SME’s Management and Development and Certificate in Facilitating and Designing E-Learning (Level 5), respectively. She graduated from the University of Cape Coast with a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) and a Diploma in Education. Professor Boohene is a German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Alumna and has participated in various training programmes in higher education management, such as the Senior Academic Leadership Training for Senior University Managers held at the University of Ghana; Management of Internationalisation held at the Leibniz University, Germany; Higher Education Management for Anglophone African Countries held at the Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua China; and Higher Education Management and Leadership held at the University of Osnabruck, Germany. The extensive academic and managerial training in Ghana and abroad had empowered Professor Boohene with key competencies, capabilities and experiences to understand trending developments in the higher education arena as well as a high regard for research, scholarship, teaching and learning. It had further endowed her with the ability to think strategically and to have clear understanding of the modern complexities and the diversities within the higher education landscape.

Professor Boohene was the Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development. She was also the former Head of Department of Management Studies, Vice-Dean of the School of Business, Dean for International Education, University of Cape Coast and a Visiting Professor at the Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, Germany. In all the positions held, Prof. Boohene showed proven capabilities as a team leader and inspired and motivated those she led. She showed excellent ability to treat staff and students with respect and developed and maintained a good working relationship with colleagues, students and external stakeholders. Again, she showed good negotiating skills, flexibility and open-mindedness, which helped her to make logical, well balanced and reasoned decisions.

She had extensively consulted for various organisations and had gained significant experience in working on research projects locally and internationally. She had served as an intermediary for the Council for Technical, Vocational Education and Training (COTVET), written proposals on behalf of Micro Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises to source for funds and facilitated several workshops for Coastal Network Consortium in developing the capacities of staff of District Assemblies as part of the Functional and Organisational Assessment Tool (FOAT) project. She had also worked on projects funded by the EXIM Bank Ghana, Rainforest Alliance, European Union (EU), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Co-operation and Development (BMZ), and the United Nations Office of Project Services (UNOPS) on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Electronic Waste Management and Entrepreneurship. In successfully executing these projects, Prof. Boohene showed demonstrable experience in leadership, project management and turning plans into action.

She also led a team to establish the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development, the Design Thinking and Innovation Hub, the University of Cape Coast Business incubator and the rolling out of a university-wide entrepreneurship course at UCC, which aimed at developing the entrepreneurial mind-sets and skills of students, graduates and the community. She also partnered with colleagues from the University of Turku, Finland to develop a United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) sponsored online course on Entrepreneurial Universities.

Prof. Boohene has also been working with the Association of African Universities (AAU), building the capacity of its members in areas such as Resource Mobilisation, Advancement, Industry-Academia Linkages and Entrepreneurship. She also partnered with the AAU to build the capacity of management and staff of the Botswana Accountancy College, University of Rwanda and the University of Namibia where she serves as a trustee to the University's Foundation. She is also an Honorary Research Fellow of the University of Kwazulu Natal, School of Management, IT and Governance and Board Member of the African Network for Internationalisation of Education (ANIE). In addition, she had been working with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)/National Accreditation Board (NAB) as a Panel Chair/Member for accreditation of programmes in various institutions in Ghana. In carrying out her duties with international partners, she had shown a very good track record of successful co-operation and collaborative working relationships, both internal and external in order to deliver the University’s way forward and to promote its visibility. She had demonstrated success and understood the importance of building close relationships and partnerships with some key influencers and agencies relevant to the University of Cape Coast.

Prof. Boohene was a member of the committee that developed the Strategic Plan (2018-2022) of the University of Cape Coast and also served on the University of Cape Coast 2016 Statutes Review committee. She had also assisted as a reviewer for various Journals, presented at conferences and published articles and book chapters in both local and international journals. Prof. Boohene is an external assessor and examiner for various Universities in Ghana and abroad.

I believe my role as a lecturer is to nurture and encourage the lifelong learning of my students through hands-on activities and classroom discussions.  I work to create a learning environment that fosters critical thinking and problem solving, creativity and entrepreneurship so that all students become engaged members of society.

Degrees
  • in SMEs Management and Development

    Galilee College 2008
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Entrepreneurship

    University of New England 2007
  • Master of Commerce in Accounting

    University of Otago 1999
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting

    University of Otago 1996
  • Panel Discussant

    October, 2021

    World Resources Forum on Circular Economy and Policy Business Solutions to E-Waste Challenges in Africa Online.

  • Conference Chair

    September, 2021

    9th Conference on Universities, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development Cape Coast, Ghana.

  • Presenter

    August, 2021

    University of Energy and Natural Resources 2021 conference on African Higher Education Institutions and Beyond Online.

  • Presenter

    July, 2021

    Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Economic Diversification and Local Development Gaborone, Botswana.

  • Panel Discussant

    June, 2021

    !4th General Conference and Golden Jubilee of the Association of African Universities Accra, Ghana.

  • Panel Discussant

    October, 2020

    IEASA-ANIE Virtual Joint Conferece on Resilience in Higher Education Internationalisation in the Era of COVID -19 and Beyond Online.

  • Panel Chair

    February, 2020

    8th Conference on Universities, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development Bonn, Germany.

  • Presenter

    March, 2018

    6th East Africa Academic-Public-Private Partnership Forum and Exhibition Nairobi, Kenya.

  • Conference Director

    June, 2017

    2nd Joint International BRSU-UCC Conference on Entreprneurship and Sustainable Economic Development Cape Coast, Ghana.

  • Presenter

    May, 2017

    Annual Forum of the East Africa Higher Education Quality Assurance Network Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

  • Conference Chair

    October, 2015

    Platform for Developing Entrepreneurship and Small Business Owners: The Role of Industry Academia Collaboration Cape Coast, Ghana.

  • Panel Discussant

    November, 2014

    German African Campus - Think Smart Go Global Rheinbach, Germany.

  • Panel Discussant

    June, 2014

    University Co-operations as Platforms for Sustainable Economic Development of the Private Business Sector in Sub-Saharan Africa Bonn, Germany.

  • Expert Presenter

    June, 2014

    Partnership with African Foundation Berlin, Germany.

  • Presenter

    June, 2013

    KORFU Conference on the Dean of the Future Saarbrucken, Germany.

  • Panel Discussant

    November, 2012

    Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development Bonn, Germany.

  • 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.

  • COVID 19 Pandemic: Opportunities and Challenges for Colleges of Education

    Presbyterian College of Education, Akropong- Akwapim.

  • Entrepreneurial Universities: An overview and reflections

    Bostwana Accountancy College, Botswana.

    1. 2017

      SMEGA SMEs Researcher

      SMEGA Foundation

    2. 2008

      Academy of African Business and Development Travel scholarship

      Academy of African Business and Development

    1. 2014

      Commonwealth of Learning Scholarship

      Commonwealth of Learning

    2. 2003

      International Postgraduate Research Scholarship

      University of New England

    3. 2003

      University of New England Research Assistantship Scholarship

      University of New England

    4. 1996

      New Zealand Overseas Development Assistance

      University of Otago

    5. 1995

      New Zealand Overseas Development Assistance

      University of Otago

    1. 2018

      Board Member

      Africa Network for Internationalisation of Education

    1. UCC Lead

      January 2021 - Present

      Innovation for African Universities

    2. Entrepreneurship Expert (UCC)

      January 2020 - Present

      Education Collaborative

    3. Project Leader, UCC

      January 2020 - January 2023

      DigiCAP Project

    4. Project Leader

      January 2019 - December 2022

      Building Expertise and Training for Growth in the Consumer Goods and Food Processing Industry

    5. Co-consultant

      January 2018 - Present

      Proposal to Develop a Business and Financial Plan for the Sui River Landscape Management Board

    6. Project Cordinator

      January 2018 - December 2021

      Ewaste Management in Ghana. From Grave to Cradle

    7. Lead Consultant

      January 2016 - December 2018

      Graduate Enterprise Development Initiative

    8. Project Leader

      January 2015 - December 2018

      Platform for the Development of Entrepreneurs and SMEs in Ghana

    9. Project Cordinator

      January 2015 - December 2017

      Switch African Green Project: one Stop Business and Policy Centre for the Establishment of Eco- Innovative SMEs

    10. Project Team Member

      January 2013 - Present

      Assessment of the Business Environment Strengthening for Ghana - Business Advocacy Component

    11. Project Leader

      January 2012 - December 2014

      Teaching for Development. Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development 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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