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Collins Kwabena Osei

Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension

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Dr. Collins Kwabena Osei is a Lecturer at the Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Extension in the Faculty of Agriculture, KNUST-Kumasi. His Fields of Research Interest include Technology Development and Transfer, eLearning in Higher Education, Curriculum Development, Training, Education and Media Approaches and Evaluation, Training and Extension Material Development, and Gender and Information Communication Technologies.

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The researcher explores how innovative approaches and global trends are reshaping agricultural practices in Ghana. Key areas of focus include the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education and higher education, which enhances learning experiences and empowers rural farmers. The researcher emphasizes the role of international business partnerships and external investments in fostering sustainable agricultural practices. Leadership roles within organizations are crucial for driving innovation and sustainability. Agricultural innovations, such as technology advancements and agroindustry practices, significantly improve food quality and environmental sustainability. The researcher also highlights the importance of addressing challenges like climate change and food scarcity in agriculture. Online learning platforms are pivotal in modernizing education, enabling rural farmers to access more resources. Gender dynamics play a significant role in shaping agricultural policies and employment trends, particularly in rural areas. Urban agriculture is increasingly dependent on accessible technologies for sustainable farming. Global trade impacts, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, necessitate changes in agricultural productivity and sustainability. The researcher also notes the importance of data analysis tools in supporting agricultural decision-making. Higher education systems are prioritizing employability and educational equity, especially through diverse learning methods. Financial inclusion is crucial for addressing poverty effects on rural farmers. Cocoa farming practices highlight the link between farming technologies and gender equality goals. The researcher concludes that these trends collectively drive progress in sustainable agricultural practices across various domains.

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Developing and deploying marketing agility in an emerging economy: the case of Blue Skies(2018)
The Product as a Point of Value(2013)
Re‐branding Africa(2011)
The role of government and the international competitiveness of SMEs(2019)
The effect of colonial legacies on Africa’s inward FDI: the case of UK FDI in Ghana(2020)
An investigative analysis of the factors influencing degree of involvement in a foreign market(2015)
Foreign Direct Investment in Zimbabwe and Botswana: The Elephant in the Room(2017)
Uk Foreign direct investment in Ghana: determinants and implications.(2014)
Foreign direct investment: The Ghana way(2016)
Strategic imitation-business failure nexus(2025)
Higher Education Institution branding as a component of country branding in Ghana: Renaming Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology(2012)
Enhancing farmers access to technology for increased rice productivity in Ghana(2011)
On-farm diversification strategies and improved welfare of the immiserated rural smallholder farmer: Fallacy or realism?†(2021)
Access to and Use of Agricultural Information among Maize Farmers in Ejura Sekyedumase Municipality(2023)
Assessment of Effectiveness of Agricultural Extension Systems Employed by Farmer Based Organisations in the Central Region of Ghana(2017)
Accounting for Training Effectiveness: The Case of MIDA Training in Enterprise and Commercial Agriculture on Behaviour and Practices of Rice Farmer-Based Organisations(2013)
Farmer participation in the identification and prioritisation of researchable problems: the experience of the Ghana Grains Development Project.(2003)
Cocoa Farmers’ Willingness to Pay for Improved Extension Services in Ghana(2023)
Using Balanced Scorecard for Managing Performance in Selected Ghanaian Banks(2017)
Contribution of Nontimber Forest Products to Rural Household Income in the Kassena-Nankana West District of Ghana(2019)
Rice farmers’ adoption of climate-smart agricultural technologies and its effects on yield and income: empirical insights from Ghana(2024)
Determinants of adoption of yam minisett technology in Ghana. A case study of yam farmers in the Kintampo North District of Ghana(2015)
Perceptions of Students Towards Use of Distance Learning: The case in an Executive Masters Business Program in Ghana(2010)
Widening Access to Science-Oriented Programmes in Tertiary Institutions in Ghana Through Distance Education(2013)
Evaluation of best practices for landrace conservation: farmer evaluation(2008)
Exploring the influence of country-of-origin information to Generation Ys' perception towards international fashion brands.(2013)
Marketing-related failures: review, synthesis, and new research agenda(2025)
Dimensions of Accessibility and Use of Information Communication Technology Among Cocoa Farmers in Atwima Mponua District, Ghana(2024)
FARMERS' ACCESSIBILITY AND USE OF HYBRID COCOA SEEDLINGS FOR COCOA REHABILITATION: EMPIRICAL RESULTS FROM AMENFI CENTRAL DISTRICT, GHANA(2023)
Improving Support Systems for Cocoa Farmers beyond Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus Disease Infestation(2023)
Could social media be a game-changer in improving agricultural extension delivery in Ghana?(2024)
Building the capacity of agricultural facilitators and farmers in Ghana: Providing complementary training with Open Distance Learning and Information and Communications Technology(2006)
Panel description: Computer-supported collaborative learning and ODL for informal groups(2006)
GALAMSEY'S GRIP: UNRAVELLING THE IMPACT OF ILLEGAL SMALL-SCALE MINING ON COCOA FARMING AND LIVELIHOODS(2024)
Balancing gender dynamics with the adoption of sustainable practices in Ghana's cocoa sector(2024)
On-farm practices for the safe use of wastewater in urban and peri-urban horticulture(2012)
Assessment Of Labour Concerns And Perceived Effects On Cocoa Farm Operations In Ghana(2024)
An Analysis of Gender Mainstreaming in National Agricultural Policies and Programs in Ghana(2023)
Renaming a Higher Education Institution in Africa: A Rebranding catalyst for the technological development of a country.(2012)
Producers and Consumer attitudes toward Biotechnology in Ghana(2011)
Author Affiliation and Contact Information(2011)
Product Brand Strategies: The Product as a Point of Value(2013)
Pulling effect of Colonial Legacies on Africa’s Inward FDI(2018)
Widening Access to Science-Oriented Programmes in Tertiary Institutions in Ghana Through Distance Education(2013)
ANALYSING COCOA FARMERS' PERCEPTION ON THE USE OF PRINT MEDIA FOR EXTENSION DELIVERY IN ADANSI ASOKWA, GHANA(2023)
Innovative Education for Employment: The Perspective of the University, Industry and the Graduate(2023)
Gendered Analysis of Perceptions of Stakeholders in the Agricultural Sector on Gender Notions in Northern Region of Ghana(2023)
Molecular identification of lactic acid bacteria involved in Ghanaian cocoa bean fermentation(2025)

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