Sylvia Adu
The researcher focuses on several key areas within the broader context of economic and social development in Ghana. Their work delves into fiscal policy, examining factors that influence economic growth through financial development and investment strategies. They also investigate energy economics and the impacts of climate change, exploring how resources are managed and their effects on both local economies and global environmental dynamics. The study pays special attention to gender roles and labor markets, analyzing how social inequalities affect work quality and opportunities. Additionally, they examine historical economic trends and policy frameworks, particularly those involving mining and resource management in sub-Saharan Africa. Their research employs a multi-methodological approach, integrating macroeconomic, demographic, and cultural perspectives to provide a comprehensive understanding of Ghana's economic and social transformations.
Faculty Biography
Dr.(Mrs.) Sylvia Adu is a Research Fellow at the Department of Wood Processing and Marketing, Faculty of Forest Resources Technology since 2006 with expertise in Sawmilling & Machining and Timber Grading. She holds BSc. and MSc. degrees in Natural Resources Management and Wood Technology and Industrial Management respectively from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. She has been a member of the Society of Wood Science and Technology in U.S.A. since January 2014.
Climate Change Policy and Economics
Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
Economic Growth and Development
Economic Growth and Productivity
Energy and Environment Impacts
Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies
Energy, Environment, Economic Growth
Financial Literacy, Pension, Retirement Analysis
Financial Risk and Volatility Modeling
Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth
Forest ecology and management
Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics
Global Energy and Sustainability Research
Global Health Care Issues
Indian Economic and Social Development
Islamic Finance and Banking Studies
Market Dynamics and Volatility
Mining and Resource Management
Monetary Policy and Economic Impact
Natural Resources and Economic Development
Occupational Health and Safety Research
Taxation and Compliance Studies
Strength and some Physical Properties of Allanblackia Parviflora for Furniture Production in Ghana
Department of Forest Resources Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology