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Alex Boakye Asiedu

Alex Boakye Asiedu
Professor
abasiedu@ug.edu.gh

EDUCATION
1992 PhD (Environmental Planning), Japan
1989 Msc (Environmental Planning), Japan
1984 Bsc (Urban and Regional Planning), Ghana

 

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

  • Tourism Development 
  • Urban Housing Development. 
  • International Mobility of Skilled Labour 
  • Rural Resources Development 
  • Environmental and Climate Change 

COURSES TAUGHT CURRENTLY
GEOG 421: Geography of Tourism
GEOG 432: Tourism Development in Third World
GEOG 625: Tourism Studies
GEOG 632: Tourism Analysis
GEOG 303: Regional Geography of East Africa 
GEOG 304: Regional Geography of West Africa with Special Reference to Ghana
MIST 609: Transnational Migration and Diaspora
MIST 611: Labour Migration in Africa

CURRENT RESEARCH

  • Climate-Smart Cocoa Agroforestry Systems for Ghana (CLIMCOCOA) project, Department of Geography and Resource Development, UG, Legon, in collaboration with World Agroforestry Centre, Kenya and International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Ghana and University of Copenhagen, Denmark and funded by DANIDA (2016-2020).

 

  • China Goes Global: A Comparative Study of Chinese Hydropower Dams in Africa and Asia” a three year (starting May 2012), UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funded project under the “Rising Power Funding Scheme”. This research is to better understand why, in which ways and with which impacts Chinese actors engage in overseas dam-building. Case study countries are Ghana (Bui Dam), Nigeria (Zamfara Dam), Cambodia (Kamchay Dam) and Malaysia (Bakun Dam, Sarawak). This research is being executed by universities in United Kingdom, Nigeria, Ghana, Cambodia, Malaysia, Hong Kong and China.

 

  • Sustainable Food Production through Irrigated Intensive Farming Systems in West Africa (SIFA) Project (Member - Theme 4: Analysis of Food Security Policy Options, 2010-2014). This project is being executed by researchers from University of Ghana, University of Copenhagen, Denmark and University of Aalborg, Denmark, University of Ghana Medical School (UGMS), the Irrigation Development Authorities of Ghana, The International Water Management Institute (IWMI). It is funded by Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs through DANIDA and being undertaken in Keta, Volta region, Ghana (January 2009 to December 2014).

 

PUBLICATIONS

Books
1. Akyeampong, O and Asiedu, A.B. (Eds) (2008) “Tourism in Ghana: A Modern    Synthesis”, Assemblies of God Literature Centre Limited, (ISBN: 978-9988-1-1937-9), 233 pages, Accra, Ghana.

2. Ardayfio-Schandorf, E; Yankson, P.W.K; Asiedu, A.B; Agyei-Mensah and Attua, E.M. (2005): “Socio-Economic Profile of Residents within Forest Fringe Communities in the Goaso Forest Area, Brong Ahafo, Ghana”, Woeli Publishers, (ISBN: 9988-626-69-X), Accra, Ghana. 19

 

Chapter in Books
3. Mary Boatemaa Setrana, Steve Tonah and Asiedu, A.B. (2018): “Return and Reintegration of Migrants to Ghana”, in “Migration in a Globalizing World:  Perspectives from Ghana” edited by M. Awumbila, D. Badasu and Joseph Teye, University of Ghana Readers, Sub-Saharan Publishers, Legon-Accra, Ghana.

 

4. Yankson, P. W. K., Owusu, K. & Asiedu, A. B. (2017): The environmental and social governance of the Bui Dam project in Ghana. In Siciliano, G. and Urban, F (eds). (2017). Chinese hydropower development in Africa and Asia: Challenges and opportunities for sustainable global dam-building. Routledge, Abingdon; New York.

5. Asiedu, A.B. (2013). “The Geography of Tourism of Ghana” in George Owusu et al (eds) Selected Readings in Geography – Essays in Commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the University of Ghana, Woeli Publishing Services, Accra, Ghana.

 

6. Asiedu A.B. and Gbedemah T.K. (2011): “The Nexus Between Tourism and Agriculture in Ghana: The Case of an Unexploited Potential”, in Momsen Janet and Torres Rebecca (eds), Tourism and Agriculture: New Geographies of Consumption, Production and Rural Restructuring, ISBN: 978-0-415-58429-6, Chapter 3, 256 pages.

7. Akyeampong, O and Asiedu, A.B. (2008) “Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Tourism Development in Ghana”, In Akyeampong, O and Asiedu, A.B (Eds)- “ Tourism in Ghana-A Modern Synthesis, Assemblies of Ghana Literature Centre Limited, (ISBN:978-9988-1-1937-9),  Accra, Ghana.

 

8. Asiedu, A.B. (2008): “Tourism Planning In Ghana”, In Akyeampong, O. and Asiedu, A.B (Eds) - “Tourism in Ghana-A Modern Synthesis, Assemblies of God Literature Centre Limited, (ISBN: 978-9988-1-1937-9), Accra, Ghana.

9. Asiedu, A. B. (2005): “Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa”, in TakyiwahManu and Sutherland Addy (Eds), - “African in Contemporary Perspective: A Textbook”, Sub-Saharan Publishers, Accra, Ghana.

 

10. Asiedu, A.B. (2005): “Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa”, in TakyiwahManu and Sutherland Addy (Eds), - “African in Contemporary Perspective: A Textbook”, Sub-Saharan Publishers, Accra, Ghana.

11. Ardayfio-Schandorf, E. and Asiedu, A.B. (2001):  “The Tropical Environment and Environmental Pollution:  The Need for Action”, In E.N. Adinna (Eds) Environmental Pollution and Management in the Tropics, Snaap Press Ltd, (ISBN: 978-049-335-2), Enugu, Nigeria, Chapter 2, pp 116

 

12. Asiedu, A.B. (1996): “Planning Considerations for the Sustainable Development of Nature-Based Tourism in Ghana” In Oteng-Yeboah and Enu-Kwesi (Eds), Biodiversity, Botany Department, University of Ghana, pp.63-69.

Journal Articles
13. Owusu, K., Asiedu, A.B., Yankson, P.W.K. & Boafo, Y.A (2018): Impacts of Ghana’s Bui dam hydroelectricity project on the livelihood of downstream non-resettled communities. Sustainability Science, (6) 1-13https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-018-0588-8, Springer

 

14. J.N. Mwangi and Asiedu, A.B., (2018): “I am Going Home”: How Kenyan Migrants’ Intentions to Return Home Affect their Transnational Engagements. The African Human Mobility Review (AHMR). 3 (3),1045-1072

15. K. Owusu, P.W.K. Yankson, Asiedu, A.B. and Obour P.B (2017): Resource Utilization Conflict in Downstream Non communities of the Bui Dam in Ghana, Natural Resource Forum, DOI: 10.1111/1477-8947.12139.

 

16. Yankson, P. W. K., Asiedu A.B, Owusu K,. Urban, F., Siciliano, G. (2017). The Livelihood Challenges of Resettled Communities of the Bui Dam Project in Ghana and the Role of Chinese Dam-builders. Development Policy Review, Accepted (see http://online library.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1467-7679/issues).

17. Tschakert, P., K. Dietrich, K. Tamminga, E. Prins, J. Shaffer, E. Liwenga, and Asiedu, A.B. (2014). Envisioning and Learning Under Climatic Uncertainty: A case study on embracing change from Ghana and Tanzania. Environment and Planning A, Vol.46, No.50: pp 10491067. 

 

18. Yaw Agyeman Boafo, Asiedu, A.B., Kwasi Appeaning Addo, Kwabena Effah Antwi, John Boakye-Danquah (2014).  Assessing Landcover Changes from Coastal Tourism Development in Ghana: Evidence from the Kokrobite-Bortianor Coastline, Accra.   Civil and Environmental Research  Vol 6, No. 6, pp 9-19.

19. Asiedu, A.B., Yankson, P. W. K.; Ntiamoa-Baidu, Y. and Owusu, K (2013) An Assessment Of Climate and Climate Change Content of Courses and Research at the University of Ghana, NCTE’s ‘Tertiary Education Series’: Vol. 6 No. 1, Pp 1-11

20. Catherine Oosterbaan, Godwin Arku, Asiedu, A.B., (2012): “Conversion of Residential Units to Commercial Spaces in Accra, Ghana: A Policy Dilemma”, International Planning Studies, Vol. 17, No. 1, 45–66.

21. Godwin, Arku; Isaac Luginaah; Paul Mkandawire; Philip Baiden, Asiedu, A.B. (2011): “Housing and Health in Three Contrasting Neighbourhoods in Accra, Ghana”, Social Science & Medicine, Vol. 72 (11), pp 1864-1872

 

22. Baiden, P.; Arku G.; Luginaah I. and Asiedu A.B. (2011): ‘An Assessment of Residents’ Housing Satisfaction and Coping in Accra, Ghana’, Journal of Public Health, Vol.19, No.1

23. Asiedu A.B. (2010): Some Perspectives on the Migration of Skilled Professionals from Ghana, African Studies Review, Vol. 53, No: 1(April, 2010) pp 61-78.

 

24. Asiedu, A.B., Kwame A. Labi and Brempong Osei-Tutu (2009): Promoting Partnership with Traditional Authorities in the Identification and Development of Cultural Heritage: An Asanteman-World Bank Initiative, Africa Today, Vol. 55:3-25. No: 4, Summer

25. Asiedu A.B. and Arku G.(2009): “The Rise of Gated Housing Estates in Ghana: Experiences from three Communities in Metropolitan Accra, Ghana, Journal of Housing and Built Environment (JHBE) Vol. 24:227-247, No. 3, Autumn, 2009.

 

26. Abdul-Razak, Asiedu, A.B., R.E.M. Entsua-Mensah and K.A.A. deGraftJohnson (2009): Assessment of the Water Quality of the Oti River in Ghana”, West African Journal of Applied Ecology Vol. 15. pp. 45-60.

27. Elaine Tweneboah and Asiedu, A.B. (2008): Some Perspectives of Hosts and Guests on Coastal Tourism Development within two Destinations in Ghana”, Ghana Journal of Geography, Vol.1, pp 28-54

 

28. Asiedu, A.B. (2008): “Participant Characteristics and Economic Benefits of Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) Tourism – International Survey with Implications for Ghana”, International Journal of Tourism Research, Vol. 10. pp. 609-621.

29. Asiedu, A. B. and Agyei-Mensah, Samuel (2008) 'Traders on the Run: Activities of Street Vendors in the Accra Metropolitan Area, Ghana', Norsk Geografisk Tidsskrift – (Norwegian Journal of Geography), 62:3, pp191-202.

 

30. Asiedu, A.B. (2005) “Some Benefits of Migrants Return Visits to Ghana” Population, Space and Place, Vol. II, pp.1-11.

31. Asiedu, A.B. (2003): “Factors of Satisfaction in Visiting a Peri-Urban Botanic Garden in Ghana”, Indian Geographical Society Journal, Vol. 65, No.4, Dec.

 

32. Asiedu, A.B. (2003) – “Tourism in Ghana – Development Trends and Critical Research Agenda for the Future”, Legon Journal of Sociology, Vol. 1, No. 1 pp.19-41

33. Asiedu, A.B. (2002) “Making Ecotourism More Supportive of Rural Development in Ghana”, West African Journal of Applied Ecology, Vol.3, pp.1-16.

 

34. Awadzi, T.W. and Asiedu, A.B. (2000): “Some Problems and Potential Uses of a Dredged River Basin in Ghana”, Bulletin of Ghana Geographical Association, Vol. 22, July. pp. 15-23.

35. S.T. Addo and Asiedu, A.B. (2000) “Transportation and Other Problems Associated with Staple Food Crops Distribution in Ghana”, Ghana Social Science Journal (New Series), Vol.1, No.1, January pp. 65-95.

 

36. Asiedu, A.B. (1999):  “Determinants of Homeownership in Kumasi, Ghana”, Danish Journal of Geography, Vol. 99, pp.81-88.

37. Asiedu, A.B. (1999) – “The Environmental Health Safety Factor in International Tourism Promotion in Ghana – Evidence from University Exchange Students”, Bulletin of the Ghana Geographical Association, No. 21, pp.175-184.

38. Asiedu, A.B. (1998) – “An Overview of Issues in Domestic Tourism Promotion in Ghana”, Legon Journal of Humanities, Vol.11, pp.67-84.

 

39. Asiedu, A.B. (1998) “Housing Improvements in an Informal Urban Neighbourhood in Accra”, Ghana – International Journal of Environmental Creation, Vol.1, No.2, Dec. pp.37-51. 19).

40. Asiedu, A.B. (1997): “Prospects for an Emerging Tourism Industry in Ghana”, Research Review (New Series), Vol. 13, Nos. 1 and 2, University of Ghana, pp. 11-26.

 

41. Asiedu, A.B. and Kagaya Seiichi (1991): “A Cross-Sectional Analyses of Household Rental Housing Demand in Kumasi City, Ghana,” Environmental Science Journal of Hokkaido University, Japan, Vol.14, No.2, pp.61-75.

42. Asiedu, A.B; Ohta Mitsuru and Yamamura Etsuo (1990):  “A Study of the Sources of Residential Satisfaction Among Households in Kumasi City, Ghana”, Studies in Regional Science of Japan, Vol.21, No. 1. pp. 6785.

 

43. Asiedu, A.B., Yamamura Etsuo and Seiichi Kagaya (1990) “A Study on the Assessment of Housing Investment Options for a Sub-Saharan African City Based on Systems Dynamic Modeling Approach” Urban Society Journal of Hokkaido (Japan), Vol. 27.pp.9-16.

44. Asiedu, A.B. and Yamamura Etsuo (1989): “A Study of Model Reference Adaptive Control in Economic Development (IX): Model Reference Adaptive Housing Model”, Environmental Science Journal of Hokkaido University (Japan), Vol.12 No.2, pp.13-28

Published Proceedings
45. Asiedu, A.B. (2005): “Manufacture and sale of Tourism Handicrafts as Pro-Poor Tourism Development Strategy in Ghana: Some Fuitial. Reflections “In K. Awusabo-Asare, Agyei-Mensah, S. and Jorgensen, S.H (Eds): The Changing Faces of Poverty, Proceedings of the NUFU workshop, Cape Coast UCC Printing

 

46. Asiedu, A.B. (2001):“The Potential of Systems Dynamic Modelling in the Sustainable Development of Essential Environmental Facilities (EEF) in an Urban Area of Sub-Saharan Africa”, In Proceedings of International Society of Conference, Nairobi, Kenya. Also available at this website Http://www.Fig.Net/Figtree/Pub/Proceedings/Nairobi/Asiedu     – Ts11-1.Pdf)

47. Asiedu A.B. (2000) – “Poverty Reduction Among the Urban Poor in Accra, Ghana – A Comparative Study of the Roles of Two (2) Community Based Organizations (CBOs)”, ISTR Working Paper Series, Vol. III, (Cape Town Conference 2002).  Also available at Http://www.Istr.Org/Conferences/Capetown/Volume/) pp. 433-438. 46)

 

48. Asiedu, A.B (1996): “Geo-Ecological Implications of Tourism Development on the Coastal Area of Ghana”, Published Proceedings, International Seminar on the Coastal Zone of West Africa: Problems and Management, Organized by Department of Oceanography and Fisheries, University of Ghana and University of Newcastle, U.K.

49. Asiedu, A.B., Seiichi Kagaya And Etsuo Yamamura (1989) “A Dynamic Assessment of Housing Investment Options in a City in a Developing Country – The Case of Kumasi, Ghana”, Published Proceedings of Japan Society of Civil Engineers (Hokkaido Branch), Vol. 45, pp. 433-438.

 

Technical Publications
50.  Thomas Akabzaa, Asiedu, A.B., Agnes Budu, Peter Quartey and Sarah Akuoni (2011): “Migration and Economic Development in Ghana”, Centre for Migration Studies, Migration Studies Technical Paper Series, Technical Paper No.1, University of Ghana, Legon.

 

51. Addo S.T. and Asiedu, A.B. (2008): “Fragmentation, Climate Change, and Non-Modernisation of an Agricultural System as Promoters of Land Degradation in the Environment: Land Tenure Nexus at Dawa Ogome in Manya Krobo District of the Eastern Region”, ISSER Technical Papers, No. 78, University of Ghana, Legon.

Other Publications
52. Asiedu A. B. (2011): “Tourism Development in the Third World (GEOG 432)”, Centre for Distance Education, Institute of Continuing and Distance Education (ICDE), August, 2010, University of Ghana, Legon

 

53.  Asiedu A. B. (2010): “Geography of Tourism (GEOG 421)”, Centre for Distance Education, Institute of Continuing and Distance Education (ICDE), April, 2010, University of Ghana, Legon

54.  Asiedu A. B. and Bening R.B. (2010):  “Regional Geography of Africa with Special Reference to West Africa (GEOG 304)”, Centre for Distance Education, Institute of Continuing and Distance Education (ICDE), April, 2010, University of Ghana, Legon.

 

55.  Lucy Goodman, Yulia Timosjkima, Julian Hunt, Elsie Owusu, Mike Asem Senanu, Zinedeme Minia, Ayilari-Naa Juarti and Asiedu, A.B. (2009): “Data for Climate Assessment in Africa: A Scoping Study of GhanaWorking Paper for Consultation with Stakeholders, Advisory Committee on Protection of the Sea and Cambridge Centre for Energy Studies, University of Cambridge, UK.

56. Yankson, P.W.K. Asiedu, A. B and Yaro A. Joseph (2009): “Land Rights and Vulnerabilities in the Kete Krachi Pilot Customary Land Secretariat Area”, Final Report submitted to the Lands Administration Project/DFID, Accra, Ghana.

 

57.  Asiedu A. B.  and Bening R.B. (2009):  “Regional Geography of Africa with Special Reference to East Africa (GEOG 303)” Centre for Distance Education, Institute of Continuing and Distance Education (ICDE), August,2009, University of Ghana, Legon.

58. Asiedu, A.B (2005). Module on Geography of Tourism Course for International Students on Board the Scholar Ship, published by Macquarie University, Australia. The Scholar Ship is a globally recognized academic programme aboard a dedicated passenger ship specifically transformed to host graduate and under graduate students. Partner instutions include Tecnologico de Monterrey (Mexico), Cardiff University (UK), Macquarie University (Australia), University of Ghana (Ghana), University of California (Berkeley), Fudan University (China) and Al Akhawayn University (Saudi Arabia).

59.  Asiedu, A.B, Amoah Labi, K and Osei Tutu Brempong (2004): “Identification of Cultural Heritage Assets in the Ashanti Region for Promoting Partnerships with Traditional Authorities”, Final Report submitted to Manhyia Development Unit/The World Bank, Kumasi, Ghana.

60. Van Waegeningh, Cornelia and Asiedu, A.B. (2004): SAIL Projects Programme Evaluation in Ghana on Capacity Building for Decentralization in Ghana (CBDG)”, Final Reports (Volumes 1 and 2) submitted to the Netherlands Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.