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RESUMÉ - William Baah-Boateng
Department of Economics
University of Ghana,
P. O. Box LG57,
Legon Accra
Ghana
Tel:
(233)-(0)21-501485 (Office)
(233)-(0)24-4230097 (Cell)
(233)-(0)20-8184574 (Cell)
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
Current Professional Status:
Lecturer and Economic Consultant at the Department of Economics, University of
Ghana, since May 1, 2000.
Primary fields of Research Interest:
Labour Economics, Macroeconomics, Industrial Economics, Public Economics and
Statistical Survey
Specific Areas of Research:
Gender Discrimination in the Labour Market; Labour Unions; Wages & Incomes Policy;
Employment and Poverty alleviation; Informal Sector; Small Scale Enterprise
Development; Taxation and Fiscal Deficit Analysis, & Macroeconomic stability &
Growth.
EDUCATION
Programme
! Special Graduate Programme
! M. Phil. (Economics)
! B.A (Economics)
! SC/GCE ‘A’ Level (Arts & Business)
! SC/GCE ‘O’ Level (Business)
! Middle School Leaving Certificate
Date
2005
1999
1996
1991
1989
1987
Institution
Harvard University1
University of Ghana
University of Ghana
Kumasi High School
Akomadan Secondary Sch
Akomadan L/A Mid B Sch
Award Received
University of Ghana Fellowship award by Bank of Ghana for the 1998/99 academic year
for academic excellence
Computer Literacy
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Econometric and Statistical Programmes (Stata,
SPSS, PcGive, E – Views)
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As part of the Harvard University-University of Ghana split PhD program in Economics (Coursework)
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SPECIAL COURSES PURSUED/ATTENDED
1. Special Graduate Programme in Economics at Harvard University in 2004/2005
academic year, as part of the University of Ghana–Harvard University split Ph. D
programme in Economics. Courses taken for credit include (i) Labour Market
Analysis, (ii) Public Economics and Fiscal Policy (iii) Labour Economics and
Labour Market Institutions (iv) Advanced Macroeconomic for Policy Analysis
(v) Microeconomic Theory and (vi) Applied Econometrics
2. Participant: “Core Course on Labour Market Policies” held in Washington D.C
on April 22 – May 3 2002 organized by the World Bank Institute (WBI)
3. Content-Expert/Moderator of Distance Learning Course on “Key Labour Market
Issues in Africa” at GIMPA between January 24 and March 14, 2002 organized by
the World Bank Institute.
4. Content-Expert/Moderator of Distance Learning Course on “Key Labour Market
Issues in Africa” at GIMPA between September 11 and October 18, 2001
organized by the World Bank Institute.
5. Student: Collaborative MA Programme at the Joint Facility for Elective (JFE) in
Nairobi, Kenya between June and October 1998, as part of the M. Phil Degree
Programme, organized and sponsored by the African Economic Research
Consortium (AERC). Courses pursued were (i) Industrial Economics, (ii) Policy
Analysis & Economic Management and (iii) Research Methods
JOB EXPERIENCE
!
Lecturer; University of Ghana since May 1, 2000.
Responsibilities include Teaching, Research and Extension Services. Courses
taught at the Graduate level include Macroeconomic Theory, Macroeconomics for
Policy, Statistical Methods for Policy, and Applied Quantitative Analysis
(Econometrics). At the undergraduate level, courses handled include Labour
Economics, Industrial Economics, Industrial Relations, Business Mathematics,
Elements of Mathematics and Statistics for Economists, and Elements of
Economics. I have also supervised Seven M. Phil Thesis and one MA dissertation.
- Welfare Officer of Economics Department for 2001/2002 academic Year.
!
- Examination Officer of Economics Department and member of the Examiners’
Board of the University of Ghana for 2003/2004 and 2005/2006
Visiting Lecturer for Statistical Theory and Practice at the Ministry of Finance and
Economic Planning, Accra Ghana
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Team Member of the Economic Governance & Management Technical Team of the
Centre for Policy Analysis for the African Peer Review Mechanism under NEPAD,
2004. Other members include Dr. J. Amoako-Tuffour (Team Leader), Abena Oduro
and Dr. Daniel K. Twerefou.
!
Member, Monitoring and Evaluation Team of IICD (Ghana). Other members are
Prof. A. Baah-Nuakoh (Team Leader), F. Ebo Turkson and K. Baah-Nuakoh.
!
Graduate Teaching Assistant at the Department of Economics, University of
Ghana between September 1, 1999 and April 30 2000 University of Ghana. I taught
courses like Elements of Micro and Macro Economics & Elements of Mathematics
and Statistics for Economists
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Research Officer (Post-Tertiary National Service Person) between August 1, 1996
to November, 30 1996 at the Non-formal Education Division, Ministry of
Education, Offinso District. Responsibility involved the documentation of
Research into the Success Story of the Functional Literacy Program in the Ashanti
Region of Ghana
!
Graduate Teacher at St. Peter’s Senior Secondary School between May 2, 1997 and
August, 30, 1999. Subjects taught were Mathematics and Economics.
!
Mathematics Teacher (Pre-Tertiary National Service Person) at English & Arabic
Junior Secondary School from November 1, 1991 to August 30, 1992.
PUBLICATIONS
1. “Are there Alternatives to Aid and Debt Relief”, Chapter 5 in “The African
Development Report 2006” with Ernest Aryeetey for Africa Development Bank,
forthcoming.
2.
“Employment Generation for Poverty Alleviation”, Chapter 10 In “Poverty
Strategies in Action: Perspectives and Lessons from Ghana” edited by AmoakoTuffour and Bartholomew Armah, Roman and Littlefield
Publishers Inc.
forthcoming
3. “Employment” Chapter 4 in “Globalisation, Employment and Poverty Reduction: A
Case Study of Ghana” with F. Ebo Turkson; edited by Ernest Aryeetey, published by
Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Reform (ISSER), University of Ghana, 2005
4. “Openness, Income Distribution and Poverty” Chapter 7 in “Globalisation,
Employment and Poverty Reduction: A Case Study of Ghana” with F. Ebo Turkson;
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edited by Ernest Aryeetey, published by Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic
Reform (ISSER), University of Ghana, 2005
5. “Poverty Alleviation through Social Dialogue: The Role of Trade Unions in Ghana”
Chapter 12 in “Trade Unions and Poverty Alleviation in Africa” edited by
Mohammed Mwamadzingo and Ditiro Saleshando: published by Bureau of Workers
Activities, International Labour Office (ILO), 2003
6. “Growth and Transformation of Small Manufacturing Firms in Africa: Insight from
Ghana, Kenya and Zimbabwe”: edited by Andrew Mullei and included other in the
Ghana Research team are A. Baah-Nuakoh, F. Ebo Turkson, and K. A. Baah-Nuakoh
published by African Centre for Economic Growth 2003.
7. “Informality, Employment and Poverty”, Chapter 8 in ISSER (2004), The State of the
Ghanaian Economy in 2003,: Annual Series, Institute of Statistical Social and Economic
Research, University of Ghana
8. “Demand for Carbonated Soft Drinks in Ghana” Chapter 5 in A. Baah-Nuakoh’s
“Studies on the Ghanaian economy, Vol. 3”: With A. Baah-Nuakoh Woeli Publishing
Services 2003.
RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
1. “Measuring Gender Segregation in the Ghanaian Labour Market” with A. BaahNuakoh for submitted for GIMPA Journal of Leadership, Management and
Administration
2. “Assessing Revenue Implications of Value Added Tax in Ghana” for Journal
publication
3. “Sources of Fiscal Deficit in the Midst of Economic Reforms in Ghana” for Journal
publication
4. “Growth, Investment and Employment in Ghana” with Ernest Aryeetey for
International Labour Organisation (ILO)
RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY
1. Lead Researcher on Survey carried out to track trends in MDGs and GPRS indicators
at the district level and is organised by Centre for Policy Analysis (CEPA)
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2. “Guidelines for Wage Review for 2006” for Anglogold Ashanti & Ghana Mine
Workers’ Union of TUC with A. Yaw Baah
3. “Macroeconomic Framework for Poverty Reduction and Employment Generation
for the Youth and Women in West Africa” for United Nations Economic
Commission for Africa (UNECA), Addis Ababa
4. “Understanding Globalization, Employment and Poverty Reduction: A Case Study
of Ghana”; A Report of a Study submitted to the International Labour Organisation
(ILO) May 2004, a member of seven member research team led by Ernest Aryeetey
5. “Employment Policies for Sustainable Development: the experience of Ghana”,
(memo); Department of Economics, University of Ghana, presented at the National
Workshop on an Employment Framework for Ghana’s Poverty Reduction Strategy,
Government of Ghana/UNDP/ILO May 7, 2004, Accra
6.
“Labour Market Analysis and Monitoring” A Paper prepared with A. BaahNuakoh and F. Ebo Turkson, for Genuine Products Ltd for NIRP Alternative
Employment Programme May 2003
7.
“Determinants of Productivity” A Paper prepared with A. Baah-Nuakoh for
ABASS Ltd for GEA August 2003
8. “An Analytical Study of the Labour Market for Graduates in Ghana”: A World
Bank/National Council for Tertiary Education Project Accra, November 2001; I
served as Research Assistant to Kwabia Boateng & E. Ofori Sarpong
9. “Public Policy and Public Investment for Poverty Reduction and Employment
Generation in Ghana”: An ILO IPRE study jobs for AFRICA-PRESA Programme
submitted to the Ministry of Manpower Development & Employment in May 2001;
A Research Assistant to Kwabia Boateng
10. “A Multi-Country Study on the Growth and Transformation of Small Enterprises in
Africa: The Case of Ghana”. Submitted to African Centre for Economic Growth
(ACEG) in Nairobi, Kenya, July 2002, with A. Baah-Nuakoh, Ebo Turkson & K.
Baah-Nuakoh
11. “The Framework of Economic and Social Development of Ghana” for The
Coordinated Programme for Economic and Social Development of Ghana (20032012); Economic Development for Government of Ghana, 2002: Research Officer to
A. Baah-Nuakoh on
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12. “Fiscal Impact on the Soft Drinks Industry in Ghana”: A Research Project prepared
with A. Baah-Nuakoh, H. Jackson & S. Wood submitted in January 2000 to Coca
Cola Africa in Nairobi.
13. “The Implications of Bank Credit for Output and Inflation in Ghana.” A Thesis for
the award of Master of Philosophy in Economics Degree (M. Phil Economics) 1999
14. “Cost-Benefit Analysis of Basic Education Project.” A Project Work in partial
fulfilment for the award of Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics (BA Honours,
Economics) 1996.
REPORTS AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
1. Two Referee Report on Reports (one each) for IAS Research Review and West
African Monetary Institute Publication
2. “Appropriate Employment Policies for Poverty Reduction: Ghana’s Experience”,
presented at a Conference held in Brasilia, Brazil on January 11-12, 2005 on the
theme “Strengthening the employment nexus between growth and poverty
reduction” organised jointly by UNDP and ILO
3. “Employment Policies and Sustainable Development: The Experience of Ghana,”
presented at the National Workshop on an Employment Framework for Ghana’s
Poverty Reduction Strategy, Government of Ghana/UNDP/ILO, May 7, 2004,
Accra
4. “Gender and the Labour Market in Ghana” A Workshop organized by the Trades
Union Congress (TUC) on Tuesday October 14, 2003 at Oyinka Hotel, Koforidua
5. A Review Workshop on IICD Monitoring and Evaluation Report 2003 held at Miklin
Hotel in Accra, 2003
6. A Review Workshop on IICD Monitoring and Evaluation Report 2002 held at
Novotel, Accra, 2002
7. “A Multi-Country Study on the Growth and Transformation of Small Firms in
Africa”, A Peer Review Workshop on organized by African Centre for Economic
Growth (ACEG) held on June 22, 2002, at Safari Club in Nairobi, Kenya.
8. “The Role of Trade Union Congress (TUC) in PRSP Process in Ghana” presented at
a Regional Workshop organized by the ILO/ACTRAV held in Nairobi on 3 – 5
December, 2001.
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9. “Public Policy and Public Investment for Poverty Reduction and Employment
Generation in Ghana”; presented at an Investment for Poverty Reduction Study
Review workshop at Novotel on 28th & 29th November, 2001.
10. "Ghana's Industrial Development": A Lecture delivered to a group of visiting
Fulbright Hays Scholars from Universities and High Schools of Pennsylvania in the
United States of America on July 6, 2000 at the University of Ghana, Legon
11. Co-presenter “The Conduct of Monetary Policy in Ghana 1960-1997”: presented at a
Seminar organized as part of the Collaborative MA Programme in Nairobi by the
Policy Analysis and Economic Management class, 1998.
12. Presenter: “The Role of Commercial Banks in Economic Growth”: delivered at a
Seminar organized by the Association of Business Students and Tutors held at
Nkwatia Secondary Commercial School, in the Eastern Region on July 2, 1997.
CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS ATTENDED
1. Discussant: International Seminar on “The Informal Economy in Ghana: A
Comparative Perspective” held at La Palm Hotel in Accra on October 24, 2005.
2. Resource Person: “Understanding Youth Unemployment from a Policy Perspective”
for two Pre-Dialogue workshops of Governance Issues Forums (GIF) Pre-Dialogue
under the theme “Civic Participation in Poverty Reduction” in Takoradi and
Koforidua on 25-26 and 30-31 August 2005 respectively, Organised by the Institute
for Democratic Governance (IDEG).
3. Participant: “Explaining African Economic Growth, 1960-2000”, A Two-day
Workshop organised by The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) and
Harvard University on March 18-19, 2005 at the Weatherhead Centre for
International Affairs, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
4. Resource Person: The 55th New Year School organized by the Institute of Adult
Education, University of Ghana between December 29, 2003 and January 4, 2004 on
the sub-topic “Wage and Salary Structure in Ghana” under a broader theme of “A
Decade of Constitutional Rule in Ghana, Critical Issues facing the Nation”.
5. Resource Person at the 52nd New Year School organized by the Institute of Adult
Education, University of Ghana between 8th and 14th January 2001 on the sub-topic
“Stabilizing the cedi: a strategy for resuscitating the Economy of Ghana” under a
broader theme of “Globalisation and the Socio-Economic Development of Ghana”.
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6. Participant of a Workshop on “Increasing Labour Demand and Labour Productivity
in Ghana” organized by Centre for Policy Analysis (CEPA) at Novotel August 2000.
The presenter was Dr. George Gyan-Baffour of Howard University in collaboration
with Dr. Kwadwo Tutu and Dr. Kwabia Boateng of the University of Ghana.
7. Participant of a Workshop on “Equity and Growth through Economic Research in
Africa Public Sector for Growth with Equity” organized by Centre for Policy
Analysis (CEPA) at Novotel on June 5, 2000.
Two Papers were discussed:
a. "The impact of Financial Sector Reform on Bank Efficiency and Financial
Deepening for Savings Mobilization in Ghana" presented by Dr. A. F. Gockel
and Dr. Sam Ziorklui
b. “The development of Capital Markets and Growth in Sub- Saharan Africa: The
Case of Ghana,” presented by Dr. Sam Ziorklui and Mr. Kofi Osei
REFERENCES
1. Prof. A. Baah-Nuakoh, (Head) Department of Economics, University of Ghana, P. O.
Box LG57, Legon, Accra Ghana
2. Prof. Ernest Aryeetey, (Director) Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research
(ISSER), University of Ghana, P. O. Box 74, Legon, Accra
3. Prof. Kwabia Boateng, Economic Commission for Africa, P. O. Box 3001, Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia
4. Ms. Abena Oduro; Research Fellow, Centre for Policy Analysis, P. O. Box 19010,
Accra- North Ghana
Signed:
Baah-Boateng
Date: July 17, 2006
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