James Boafo
Biographic Data
| ID | 4098595 |
|---|---|
| NAME | James Boafo |
| GIVEN NAMES | James |
| FAMILY NAME | Boafo |
| SIGNATURE | BOAFO J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6202-8645 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 15 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Rethinking environment, social and governance (ESG) in critical minerals extraction in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The global expansion of critical minerals supply chains has intensified scrutiny of environment, social and governance (ESG) performance, transforming access to international markets from resource-based to compliance-based. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) holds strategic global importance as the world’s leading producer of cobalt and a major producer of copper; however, persistent institutional and governance constraints undermine its geol…
Understanding ecological grief as a response to climate change-induced loss in Ghana
The perceived effects of climate change on the environment are becoming a lived experience for many rural dwellers in poor countries. Several new concepts have emerged to describe the long-term mental health consequences of climate-induced effects, with ecological grief as a prime example. Yet empirical research showing how climate-related ecological loss drives grief and emotional distress among communities is limited, particularly within the co…
Energy transition diplomacy: The EU’s pursuit of Africa's critical minerals for renewable energy at whose expense
The global push to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 accelerates the transition to clean and renewable energy. This shift requires renewable energy sources and a steady supply of critical minerals essential for low-emission technologies. Africa is well-positioned to contribute to this transition, with abundant reserves of renewable energy potential and critical raw materials such as cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements. In contrast, the Euro…
Advancing agricultural diversification within rural regions: The dynamic role of interregional rural-rural migration
International Aid and Its Role in Shaping Agriculture Policy Narratives in Ghana
International aid in the form of development assistance helps developing countries meet their development needs. Aid is also used as a conduit to drive the interests of donor countries in recipient countries. In Ghana, there is a renewed interest from donors to drive agriculture transformation through investment in market-based policies. However, little is known about how development assistance is used by donor countries to promote their interest…
Understanding non-economic loss and damage due to climate change in Ghana
The concept of non-economic loss and damage (NELD) of climate change has emerged strongly in the international policy arena in the past few years. Nonetheless, while research on climate-induced loss has focused on the economic dimension, the non-economic aspects have often been side-lined in academic research and policy debate. This paper draws on in-depth interviews and a focus group with farmers to develop a comprehensive understanding of clima…
Side‐hustling’ in commercial agriculture among young university graduates in Ghana
Youth unemployment and under‐employment in Ghana represent a major concern for policymakers and young people themselves. While the agriculture sector has been touted as having the potential to offer employment to the teaming youth, there is little research focusing on the steps and pathways with which young university graduates navigate to engage in commercial cashew production to build their livelihood. Drawing on qualitative research conducted …
The social significance of children’s work in cashew supply chain activities in Ghana
The aim of this paper is to investigate the social significance of children's work in cashew supply chain activities in Ghana. Using survey and semi-structured interviews, we gathered data from 218 children working in cashew supply chain activities in Ghana. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis approach. The results show that children's involvement in various stages of cashew supply chain activities is highly gend…
Disenfranchising young people from customary land access; a case of commercialised cashew production in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana
This paper presents a political ecology analysis of intergenerational land dynamics in cashew-producing areas of Ghana’s Brong Ahafo Region. In particular, the paper explores how the growing commercialisation of cashew production for export is driving generational “land grabbing” by older generations and local elites. To do this, we gathered data through interviews, focus groups and observations. Data were analysed through the thematic approach, …
The Rhetoric and Farmers' Lived Realities of the Green Revolution in Africa: Case Study of the Brong Ahafo Region in Ghana
This paper presents a political ecological analysis of the drivers and impacts of Green Revolution technologies - including improved seeds, chemical fertiliser and other agrochemicals - in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. We identify national government, foreign investment and philanthro-capital as key drivers in shaping both narratives and uptake of Green Revolution technologies at the local level. Drawing from interviews and focus groups, our f…
The Rhetoric and Farmers' Lived Realities of the Green Revolution in Africa: Case Study of the Brong Ahafo Region in Ghana
This paper presents a political ecological analysis of the drivers and impacts of Green Revolution technologies - including improved seeds, chemical fertiliser and other agrochemicals - in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. We identify national government, foreign investment and philanthro-capital as key drivers in shaping both narratives and uptake of Green Revolution technologies at the local level. Drawing from interviews and focus groups, our f…
Advancing agricultural diversification within rural regions: The dynamic role of interregional rural-rural migration
Energy transition diplomacy: The EU’s pursuit of Africa's critical minerals for renewable energy at whose expense
The global push to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 accelerates the transition to clean and renewable energy. This shift requires renewable energy sources and a steady supply of critical minerals essential for low-emission technologies. Africa is well-positioned to contribute to this transition, with abundant reserves of renewable energy potential and critical raw materials such as cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements. In contrast, the Euro…
Side‐hustling’ in commercial agriculture among young university graduates in Ghana
Youth unemployment and under‐employment in Ghana represent a major concern for policymakers and young people themselves. While the agriculture sector has been touted as having the potential to offer employment to the teaming youth, there is little research focusing on the steps and pathways with which young university graduates navigate to engage in commercial cashew production to build their livelihood. Drawing on qualitative research conducted …
The social significance of children’s work in cashew supply chain activities in Ghana
The aim of this paper is to investigate the social significance of children's work in cashew supply chain activities in Ghana. Using survey and semi-structured interviews, we gathered data from 218 children working in cashew supply chain activities in Ghana. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis approach. The results show that children's involvement in various stages of cashew supply chain activities is highly gend…
Disenfranchising young people from customary land access; a case of commercialised cashew production in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana
This paper presents a political ecology analysis of intergenerational land dynamics in cashew-producing areas of Ghana’s Brong Ahafo Region. In particular, the paper explores how the growing commercialisation of cashew production for export is driving generational “land grabbing” by older generations and local elites. To do this, we gathered data through interviews, focus groups and observations. Data were analysed through the thematic approach, …
The Rhetoric and Farmers' Lived Realities of the Green Revolution in Africa: Case Study of the Brong Ahafo Region in Ghana
This paper presents a political ecological analysis of the drivers and impacts of Green Revolution technologies - including improved seeds, chemical fertiliser and other agrochemicals - in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. We identify national government, foreign investment and philanthro-capital as key drivers in shaping both narratives and uptake of Green Revolution technologies at the local level. Drawing from interviews and focus groups, our f…
The social significance of children’s work in cashew supply chain activities in Ghana
The aim of this paper is to investigate the social significance of children's work in cashew supply chain activities in Ghana. Using survey and semi-structured interviews, we gathered data from 218 children working in cashew supply chain activities in Ghana. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis approach. The results show that children's involvement in various stages of cashew supply chain activities is highly gend…
Understanding non-economic loss and damage due to climate change in Ghana
The concept of non-economic loss and damage (NELD) of climate change has emerged strongly in the international policy arena in the past few years. Nonetheless, while research on climate-induced loss has focused on the economic dimension, the non-economic aspects have often been side-lined in academic research and policy debate. This paper draws on in-depth interviews and a focus group with farmers to develop a comprehensive understanding of clima…
Side‐hustling’ in commercial agriculture among young university graduates in Ghana
Youth unemployment and under‐employment in Ghana represent a major concern for policymakers and young people themselves. While the agriculture sector has been touted as having the potential to offer employment to the teaming youth, there is little research focusing on the steps and pathways with which young university graduates navigate to engage in commercial cashew production to build their livelihood. Drawing on qualitative research conducted …
Understanding ecological grief as a response to climate change-induced loss in Ghana
The perceived effects of climate change on the environment are becoming a lived experience for many rural dwellers in poor countries. Several new concepts have emerged to describe the long-term mental health consequences of climate-induced effects, with ecological grief as a prime example. Yet empirical research showing how climate-related ecological loss drives grief and emotional distress among communities is limited, particularly within the co…
Energy transition diplomacy: The EU’s pursuit of Africa's critical minerals for renewable energy at whose expense
The global push to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 accelerates the transition to clean and renewable energy. This shift requires renewable energy sources and a steady supply of critical minerals essential for low-emission technologies. Africa is well-positioned to contribute to this transition, with abundant reserves of renewable energy potential and critical raw materials such as cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements. In contrast, the Euro…
Advancing agricultural diversification within rural regions: The dynamic role of interregional rural-rural migration
International Aid and Its Role in Shaping Agriculture Policy Narratives in Ghana
International aid in the form of development assistance helps developing countries meet their development needs. Aid is also used as a conduit to drive the interests of donor countries in recipient countries. In Ghana, there is a renewed interest from donors to drive agriculture transformation through investment in market-based policies. However, little is known about how development assistance is used by donor countries to promote their interest…
Rethinking environment, social and governance (ESG) in critical minerals extraction in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The global expansion of critical minerals supply chains has intensified scrutiny of environment, social and governance (ESG) performance, transforming access to international markets from resource-based to compliance-based. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) holds strategic global importance as the world’s leading producer of cobalt and a major producer of copper; however, persistent institutional and governance constraints undermine its geol…
Economics (8 works) · Geography (8 works) · Agriculture (6 works) · Economic growth (6 works) · Political science (5 works) · Business (4 works) · Agricultural economics (3 works) · Agriculture, Land Use, Rural Development (3 works) · Socioeconomics (3 works) · Sociology (3 works)