Prof. Eric Oduro-Ofori

Associate Professor


Dept: Planning
Department of Planning
SPRING Programme Office
Postgraduate Block

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Local Governance Green Cities and the Built Environment Renewable Energy Local Economic Development Education and Development Project Monit...~more

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Publications

    1. Oduro-Ofori, E., Prince Aboagye Anokye Edetor, Mathias (2014).Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) as a Model for Promoting Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in the Ashaiman Municipality of Ghana. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development,Vol.5, (28) 53-65

    8. Oduro-Ofori, E., Kafui A. Ocloo,Peprah, C and Effah, G. (2015). Assessment of Natural Resource Use Conflicts In The Kogyae Strict Nature Reserve, Ghana: Environment and Natural Resources Research; 5,(3),56-7

     

    9. Peprah, C., Oduro-Ofori, E. and Asante-Wusu, I. (2015). The Socio-Economic Conditions of Caretaker Families Living in Uncompleted Houses in the Awutu-Senya East Municipality, Ghana, Journal of Sustainable Development; Vol. 8 (3), 309-324

    7. Oduro-Ofori, E., Braimah, I., Asamoah, S.F.(2014): The Effects of Natural Resource Conservation on the Development of Fringe Communities around the Barekese Catchment Area, Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 4(19),27-33

    2. Oduro-Ofori E. and Adwoa-Yeboah Gyapong(2014).The Contribution of the Ghana Schools Feeding Programme to Basic School Participation: A Study of Selected Schools in the Kwaebibirim District of Ghana,Journal of Developing Country Studies, Vol.4, (19) 40-50  

    3. Aboagye A.P., Samuel Afrane,S.K., Oduro-Ofori, E. (2014): The Informal Apprenticeship System in Ghana: Post Graduation Job Integration and Its Implications for the Management of Urban Space, Journal of Environment and Earth Science, Vol 4 (18), ), 84-93

    6. Oduro-Ofori, E., Pepra, C. and Cann, P. (2014):The role of remedial schools in the development of education in Ghana, Journal of Education and Practice Vol. 5 (36),71-82

    4. Oduro-Ofori, E., Braimah, I. and Agyeman, K.O. (2014): Promoting Green Spaces in Kumasi; Challenges and Strategies,  Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 4 (26),110-118 

    5. Oduro-Ofori, E., Aboagye, A. P., and Acquaye, N. A. E., (2014): Effects of Education on the Agricultural Productivity of Farmers in the Offinso Municipality, International Journal of Development Research, Vol. 4 (9) 1951-1960

    10. Peprah, C., Oduro-Ofori, E.  and Asante-Wusu, I. (2015). Analysis of Accessibility to Water Supply and Sanitation Services in the Awutu-Senya East Municipality, Ghana: Journal of Sustainable Development; Vol. 8 (8), 310-325Peprah, C., Oduro-Ofori, E.  and Asante-Wusu, I. (2015). Analysis of Accessibility to Water Supply and Sanitation Services in the Awutu-Senya East Municipality, Ghana: Journal of Sustainable Development; Vol. 8 (8), 310-325

    1. Asamaoh, S. & Oduro-Ofori, E. (2024). An assessment of the utilization of open spaces on university campuses: a case study of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana, SN Social Sciences 4 (12), 218. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43545-024-01011-7

     

    1. Amaka-Otchere, ABK., Mawuko,G., Adebanji, A.O., Quarcoo,M.M., Aziz, F., Dramani, J.B. &Eric Oduro-Ofori , E (2024)Toward sustainable energy transition: understanding electricity-use behavior among low-income urban households in Kumasi, African Geographical Review, 1-18

     

    1. Kafui Afi Ocloo, K.A., Oduro-Ofori, E., Amaka-Otchere, A.B.K., Doe, D., Dankyi,S.K., Atanga, E. (2024). Extending the boundaries of the value-belief-norm theory to off-farm livelihood preferences–Perceptions of food crop farmers in the savanna ecological zone, Ghana, African Geographical Review, 1-15

     

    1. Ofori-Appiah, E.D., Kessye, K.D. and Oduro-Ofori, E. (2024). Expenditure decisions on international remittances received by households in Ghana. Cogent Social Sciences, 10(1), 2302800, DOI: 10.1080/23311886.2024.2302800
    2. Oduro-Ofori, E., Mansoh, M., Attom, L.E., Ocloo, K. A., and Amaka-Otchere, A.B.K (2023). Effect of Parental Socio-Economic Status on the Performance of Senior High School Students in the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality in Ghana. East African Journal of Education and Social Sciences 4(2) 58-68 DOI: https://doi.org/10.46606/eajess2023v04i02.0276.
    3. Nkansah Q.A., Nkansah, G.B., and Oduro-Ofori, E. (2023). How Far Is Progress? Gender Dimensions of Student Enrollment in Higher Education in Ghana: The Case of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, SAGE Open October-December 2023: 1–17

    DOI: 10.1177/21582440231220456

    1. Amaka-Otchere, A.B.K., Dery, H.V., Oduro?Ofori, E., Amissah, M., Ocloo, K. A., Doe, B and Dankyi, S.K.,. (2023). Triggers of electricity-use efficiency amongst low-income households in Kumasi, Ghana, Scientific African 21, 1-11 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2023.e01855
    2. Oduro?Ofori, E., Amissah, M., Ocloo, K. A., Amaka-Otchere, A.B.K., Dankyi, S.K., Doe, B. (2023). Livelihood security in urban slums in Ghana: evidence from the Kumasi Metropolis, GeoJournal, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-023-10879-6
    3. Asumadu, G., Quaigrain R., Owusu-Manu, D. Edwards, D.J., Oduro-Ofori., E., Dapaah S.M. (2023). Analysis of urban slum infrastructure projects financing in Ghana: A closer look at traditional and innovative financing mechanisms, World Development Perspectives, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452292923000218

     

    1. Babon-Ayeng, P., Oduro-Ofori, E., Owusu-Manu, D.-G., Edwards, D.J., Kissi, E. and Kukah, A.S.K. (2022). "Socio-political factors underlying the adoption of green bond financing of infrastructure projects: the case of Ghana", Journal of Capital Markets Studies, https://doi.org/10.1108/JCMS-06-2022-0018

     

    1. Seidu, S., Owusu-Manu, D.-G., Kukah, A.S.K., Adesi, M., Oduro-Ofori, E. and Edwards, D.J. (2022). "An assessment of the implications of disruptive technologies on the performance of energy infrastructure projects in Ghana", International Journal of Energy Sector Management, https://doi.org/10.1108/IJESM-09-2021-0007

     

    1. Asumadu, G., Quaigrain, R., Owusu-Manu, D., Edwards, D.J., Oduro-Ofori, E., Kukah, ASK, and Nsafoah, S.K. (2022). Analysis of risks factors associated with construction projects in urban wetlands ecosystem, International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology, https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13504509.2022.2130465

     

    1. Debrah, C., Owusu-Manu, D., Amonoo-Parker, L., Baiden, B.K., Oduro-Ofori, E., & Edwards, D.J. (2022). A factor analysis of the key sustainability content underpinning green cities development in Ghana, International Journal of Construction Management, https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15623599.2022.2068786

     

    1. Anbazu, J.K., Ocloo, K.A., & Oduro-Ofori, E. (2022). Determinants of the Choice of Disposal Methods Among Residents in Urban Areas in Southern Ghana, Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, https://doi.org/10.1080/10962247.2022.2057614

     

    1. Addi, B., Doe, B. and Oduro-Ofori, E. (2022). "Towards quality primary health care: the dilemma of Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) in health service provision in Ghana", Journal of Health Organization and Management, 36(4): 482-502. https://doi.org/10.1108/JHOM-06-2021-0219

     

    1. Oduro-Ofori, E., Isahaka, F., Opoku-Antwi, G (2022). Evidence of implementation of climate change adaptation programs by selected local governments in the Ashanti region, Ghana, GeoJournal 87: 4653–4669 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-021-10522-2

     

    1. Debrah, C., Owusu-Manu, D., Darko, A., Oduro-Ofori, E., Acquah, P.C., & Asamoah, E. (2021). Drivers for green cities development in developing countries: Ghanaian perspective, International Journal of Construction Management, https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15623599.2021.1955321

     

    1. Owusu-Manu, G., Debrah, C., Oduro-Ofori, E., Edwards, D.J. and Antwi-Afari, P. (2021). "Attributable indicators for measuring the level of greenness of cities in developing countries: lessons from Ghana", Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 19(3): 625-646,  https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JEDT-06-2020-0257/full/html

     

    1. Debrah, C., Owusu-Manu, D.-G., Kissi, E., Oduro-Ofori, E. and Edwards, D.J. (2020), "Barriers to green cities development in developing countries: evidence from Ghana", Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-06-2020-0089

     

    1. Appiah, E., Oduro-Ofori, E., and Attom, L E. (2020). Decision-Making Difficulties of Senior High School Referred Graduates of Cape Coast Metropolis. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/RHSS/article/view/54915

     

    1. Owusu-Ansah, J.K. Baisie, A., Oduro-Ofori, E. (2019). The mobility impaired and the built environment in Kumasi: structural obstacles and individual experiences. GeoJournal, 84, 1003–1020. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-018-9907-y

     

    1. Adusei, P.K., Oduro-Ofori, E., Amponsah, O., and Agyeman, K.O. (2018). Participatory incremental slum upgrading towards sustainability: an assessment of slum dwellers’ willingness and ability to pay for utility services, Environment Development and Sustainability, 20(6): 2501-2520,

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