About

Isaac Kofi Biney is a Professor of Adult Education and Community Development and the head of UG Learning Centres. Isaac is an adult education and community development researcher. He writes in the areas of adult education, community development, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning. Isaac has over 70 articles and book chapters published nationally and internationally. He has also published three books and two more (in press) to his credit. He lectures at graduate and undergraduate levels at the Department of Adult Education and Human Resource Studies, University of Ghana. Isaac is a member of twelve professional bodies, including Adult Higher Education Alliance (AHEA). He is also an editorial board member of Community Development– Journal of the Community Development Society, in the United States of America. Isaac is an assessor and examiner to ten universities globally. He engages in capacity building of employees of statutory/private organisations in alternative livelihood programmes (ALP). He writes on how young adults foster growth and enterprising mindsets and create enterprises and make local communities more thriving, vibrant, and sustainable.

Education

 PhD in Adult Education from the University of Ghana.

Research Interest

• Adult and Continuing Education in Ghana
• Community Development and Local Leadership
• Sustainable Development and Environmental Issues
• Entrepreneurship and Youth Development
• Digital Learning and Educational Technology in Adult Education

Publications

Edited Books

Biney, I. K., Boafo-Arthur, A., Aheto, S-P, K., Anapey, G. M. (Forthcoming). Attaining the 

            5-Ps of sustainable development: Strategies for a resilient Ghana. Springer Nature.

Biney, I. K., & Aheto, S-P. K. (Forthcoming). Continuing education in Ghana: Opportunities

            and challenges. Routledge (Taylor & Frances)

Biney, I. K., Boateng, J. K., & Nixon, P. G. (2024). Sustainable community development

            in Ghana. Routledge (Taylor & Francis)

Biney, I. K., Nixon, P. G., Kleiweg de Zwaan, R. (2023). Lifelong learning: Perspectives,

            opportunities and challenges. DOI: 10. 52305/TSW56520, Hauppauge. NY: Nova

            Science Publishers.

Edited Book Chapters

Marshall, K., & Biney, I. K. (Forthcoming). Building enterprising mindset of local smock

            weavers in the Wa municipality in the Upper West Region of Ghana. In Y. O. Agyeman 

            and C. Chichi (Eds.). Skills Development in the Informal Textile and Fashion Industry.

            Springer Nature.

Biney, I. K. (Forthcoming). Is ‘galamsey’ an existential threat to Ghana? Exploring the

            sustainability of the mineral-rich communities in Ghana. In I. K. Biney, A. Boafo-Arthur,

            S-P. K. Aheto and G. M. Anapey (Eds.). Attaining the 5-Ps of Sustainable Development:

           Strategies for a Resilient Ghana. Springer Nature.

Biney, I. K., & S-P, K. Aheto. (Forthcoming). Overview of continuing education in Ghana

            In I. K. Biney, & S-H, K. Aheto (Eds.). Continuing education in Ghana: 

            Opportunities and Challenges. Routledge (Taylor & Frances),

Biney, I. K. (Forthcoming). Sustainability of communities in the global south: Engaging in adult

            continuing education matters. In I. K. Biney, S-P. K. Aheto (Eds.). Continuing

Education in Ghana: Opportunities and Challenges. Routledge (Taylor & Francis).

Ayisi-Addo, A. K., & Biney, I. K. (2024). Community-driven initiatives and strategies:

Grassroots response to the sustainable development goals amid Covid-19 pandemic. In I. K. Biney, J. K. Boateng & P. G. Nixon (Eds.). Sustainable Community Development in Ghana. (pp.191-213). Routledge (Taylor & Francis). 

Biney, I. K. (2023). The learning experiences of adult learners in a blended learning

environment: Opportunities and challenges. In B. Daniel & R. Bisaso (eds.). Higher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa in the 21st Century- Pedagogy, Research and Community-Engagement. (pp. 389-410). Springer, Cham.

 http://doi10.1007/978981-99 3212-2

Ayisi-Addo, A. K., & Biney, I. K. (2023). Lifelong learning from multi-disciplinary

            perspectives: Approaches and opportunities in the 21st century. In I. K. Biney,

            P. G. Nixon, & R. K. de Zwaan (Eds.). Lifelong Learning: Perspective,

Opportunities and Challenges. (pp.191-213). Nova Science Publishers.

Biney, I. K. (2024). Engendering sustainable communities during and post COVID-19

            pandemic: Experiences from Ghana. In I. K. Biney., J. K. Boateng, & P. G. Nixon

            (Eds.). Sustainable Community Development in Ghana. Routledge (Taylor &

            Francis).

Biney, I. K. (2024). Experiences of young vendors engaged in informal entrepreneurship

during COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana. In I. K. Biney, J. K. Boateng, & P.G. Nixon (Eds.). Sustainable Community Development in Ghana. Routledge.  (Taylor & Francis). 

Biney, I. K., Nixon, P. G., & Kleiweg de Zwaan, R. (2023). Overview: Lifelong 

learning- Perspectives, opportunities and challenges. In I. K. Biney, P, G. Nixon & R. K. de Zwaan (eds.). Lifelong Learning: Perspectives, Opportunities and Challenges. (pp. 1-11). Nova Science Publishers.

Biney, I. K. (2023). Towards becoming a learning and knowledge society: Experiences 

from Ghana. In I. K. Biney, P. G. Nixon & R. K. de Zwaan (eds.). Lifelong Learning: Perspectives, Opportunities and Challenges. (pp. 13-28). Nova Science Publishers.

Biney, I. K. (2023). Promoting lifelong learning among adult learners on distance

education programs in the developing countries: Challenges and strategies. In I.K. Biney, P. G. Nixon & R. K. de Zwaan (eds.). Lifelong Learning: Perspectives, Opportunities and Challenges. (pp. 29-43). Nova Science Publishers.

Boadi, A., Siakwah, P. & Biney, I. K. (2022). Oil production, spatial dispossession, and

community development in Africa: A development education perspective. In O. A. T. Frimpong Kwapong, D. Addae, & J. K. Boateng (eds.). Reimagining Development Education in Africa. (Chapter 10, pp.171-189). Springer, Cham. 

            https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-96001-8_10 

Biney, I. K. (2021). Looking for educational needs in the community: Adult educators’ 

            roles matter. In M. V. Alfred, P. A. Robinson & E. A. Roumell (eds.). Advancing

            the Global Agenda for Human Right, Vulnerable Populations and Environmental

            Sustainability: Adult Education as a Strategic Partner (pp. 189-206). Information

            Age Publishing, (The Adult Higher Education Alliance). 

Biney, I. K. (2021). Revitalizing blended and self-directed learning among adult learners

through the distance education mode of learning in Ghana. In C. Bosch, D. Laubscher, & L. Kyei-Blankson (eds.). Re-Envisioning and Restructuring Blended Learning for Under privileged Communities. (pp. 185-203). IGI Global. 

Biney, I. K. (2021). Is digital distance education a strategy for development? Exploring  

            the digitisation of distance education in Ghana. In P. Nixon; V. Dennen & R.

            Rawal (eds). Reshaping International Teaching and Learning: Universities in the

            Information Age. (pp. 95-107). Routledge (Taylor & Francis).

Refereed Journal Articles

Biney, I. K. (Forthcoming). Problems facing local leadership in community development programs

           in Ghana. Advances in Study of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economic

           Growth (ASEIEG), 31(3).

Dodzi, G. A., Biney, I. K. (Forthcoming). Engaging local voices in community-led development

           programs: Insight from a locally led project in Ghana. Advances in Study of

           Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economic Growth (ASEIEG), 31(3).

Parry, N., & Biney, I. K. (Forthcoming). Challenges influencing formalization of mining activities

           in Ghana: Perspectives of illegal miners. Community Development.

Dodzi, G. A., & Biney, I. K. (Forthcoming). Is servant leadership crucial to community 

           development? Examining roles of local leadership in crisis management. Community

           Development.

Okai-Mensah, C., & Biney, I. K. (Forthcoming). Experiences of fashion design and textiles

           students in experiential learning for entrepreneurship development: A case study of Accra

           technical university, Ghana. Journal of Applied Research, 0(0), 1-21.

Biney, I. K. (Forthcoming). Motivating adult learners learning in higher education institutions: 

          Experiences from Ghana. Current Issues in Education. 0(0), 1-24.

Biney, I. K. (2025). Transforming grassroots communities in Ghana: Is dialogue-based education 

           the answer? Community Development, 0(0), 1-26. DOI 10.1080/15575330.2025.2561572

Biney I. K. (2025). Unpacking lifelong learning and entrepreneurial prospects among young adults

            in Ghana. Community Development. 56(1). 103-124. DOI:10.1080/15575330.2024.2392577

Biney, I. K., & Azaglo, J. (2024). Experiences of adult learners engaged in blended

            Learning beyond COVID-19 in Ghana. Open Education Studies, 6, 1-17,

            20240037. https://doi.org/10.1515/edu.2024.0037 

Biney I. K. (2024). Is Adult education related to community development? An exploratory study                         

in Ghana. Adult Learning. 0(0), 1-10. DOI: 10.1177/10451595241271233

Adu-Marfo, A. O., Biney, I. K., Asamoah, M. K. (2024). Adult female learners’ perception

           of and experiences with distance education at University of Ghana. Cogent Education,

          11(1), 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2023.2992836.

Biney, I. K., & Inusah, S. (2024). Opportunities for adult learners in Ghana’s higher education

institutions: Limiting factors and strategies. The Journal of Continuing Higher Education. 72(2), 157-171. https//doi.org/10.1080/073773.2023.2178664.

Biney, I. K. (2023). Strengthening distance education delivery to adult learners in higher

            education institutions in Ghana. African Journal of Ageing Studies, 1(1), 323- 354.         

Biney, I. K. (2023). “It is not working for them but with them”: Adult educators’ roles

            with community groups in transforming communities. Adult Learning, 35(3), 

            1-11. DOI: 10.1177/10451595231201361.

Inusah, S., & Biney, I. K. (2023). The role of motivational teaching techniques in adult

distance learning programmes. International Review in Education- Journal of Lifelong Learning. 69(4), 467-485. DOI: 10.1007/s11159-023-09997-7

Biney, I. K., &. Asamoah, M. K. (2023). Adult learners use of social media at the University

of Ghana. Cogent Social Science Journal, 9(2), 1-16.323-354.

DOI: 10.1080/23311886.2023.2245613 

Asamoah, M. K., Osafo, J., Biney, I. K., & Agyekum, B. (2023). Psychological and

            educational effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on online students and faculty of a

            Ghanaian university. Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 30(2), 302-320.

            DOI: 10.1177/147797/14231180298.

Biney, I. K. (2023). Engaging young adults in fostering entrepreneurial mindset using 

           the community education approach: Case study of Chorkor community, Ghana.

           Community Development. 54(3), 448-464. https//doi.org/10.1080/155575330.2023.

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Biney, I. K. (2023). Adult education and entrepreneurship: Getting young adults involved. 

           Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 12(13), 1-27. 

           DOI: 10. 1186/s13731-023-02277-0

Biney, I. K. (2022). Experiences of adult learners engaged in online learning during the 

           COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana. International Journal of Adult Education and

           Technology, 13(1), 1-15. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJAET.310075

Biney, I. K. (2022). Revitalizing self-help spirit in the communities: Are there roles for

           adult educators to play? Community Development.53(3), 326-344.

           https://doi.org/10.1080/15575330.2021.2019071.  Routledge (Taylor & Francis).

Biney, I. K. (2021). McClusky’s theory of margin and its implications on adult learners 

            in higher education institutions. Journal of Adult and Continuing Education,

            28(1), 98-118. DOI: 10.117/1477971989337. SAGE.

Biney, I. K. (2021). Continuing education and employment creation: Investment in 

           entrepreneurship matters. Community Development, 52(3), 323-341. 

           DOI:10.1080/15576330.2021.1874453.

           https://doi.org/10.1080/15575330.2021.187/4453. Routledge (Taylor & Francis).

Biney, I. K. (2020). The problem of youth unemployment and its implications for youth

development in Ghana. Greenhill Journal of Leadership and Governance, 2(1), 33-46.

Biney, I. K. (2020). Experiences of adult learners on using the Sakai management

            Learning system for learning in Ghana. Journal of Adult and Continuing 

            Education, 26(2), 262-282. DOI:10.1177/1477971419864372. SAGE.

Edited Conference Proceedings

Biney, I. K. (2024). Motivating adult learners learning in higher education institutions:

          Experiences from Ghana. In P. Holt, (Ed.). Enriching the Adult Learners

           Experience in Higher Education. The Adult Higher Education Alliance, 

          48th Annual Conference Proceedings, Tampa, Florida, U.S.A.

Biney, I. K. (2022). Dialogue-based education: A strategy for empowering young adults

            In fostering entrepreneurial mindsets. In J. S. Olson, K. Elufiede, & L. Murray-

            Lemon (Eds.). “Adult Education for the Human Condition: Global Issues and 

            Trauma-Informed Learning.” The Adult Higher Education Alliance, 46th Annual

            Conference Proceedings. Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.