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David Ackah

David Ackah

Accra

Summary

Distinguished Professor of Project Management affiliated with multiple academic institutions including UNEM, UBIDS, and Knutsford University. Author of five books on project management with over 40 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals. Over a decade of consulting experience with organizations like the World Bank, EU, UNDP, and the Government of Ghana.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Professor & Dean, Knutsford Business School

Knutsford University
01.2024 - Current
  • Provides an academic vision for the school and reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
  • As the school's chief academic officer, I provide intellectual leadership for all academic departments, multidisciplinary programs, the school, and its staff, as well as budgets.
  • As the principal administrator planning and leading the Knutsford Business School, I ensure alignment with the University’s strategic plan and the Strategic Academic Identity, encourage curricular and pedagogical innovation, and facilitate and support diversity and inclusion.
  • I also propose, review, and monitor the school’s operating budget and restricted accounts.
  • To fulfil these fiscal responsibilities and ensure program relevance, I develop course schedules that reflect educational trends, student demand, and faculty expertise.
  • The Dean is responsible for ensuring the effective processes of faculty selection, appointment, evaluation, and development.
  • The Dean is also responsible for establishing policies related to these essential responsibilities and approving student requests for exceptions to academic policies or degree requirements.
  • Supports and endorses cooperation with university compliance and monitoring efforts related to sponsored program administration and reports instances of noncompliance to the appropriate compliance office.

Associate Professor & Dean, Knutsford Business School

Knutsford University
01.2024 - Current
  • Provides an academic vision for the school and reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
  • As the school's chief academic officer, I provide intellectual leadership for all academic departments, multidisciplinary programs, the school, and its staff, as well as budgets.
  • As the principal administrator planning and leading the Knutsford Business School, I ensure alignment with the University’s strategic plan and the Strategic Academic Identity, encourage curricular and pedagogical innovation, and facilitate and support diversity and inclusion.
  • I also propose, review, and monitor the school’s operating budget and restricted accounts.
  • To fulfil these fiscal responsibilities and ensure program relevance, I develop course schedules that reflect educational trends, student demand, and faculty expertise.
  • The Dean is responsible for ensuring the effective processes of faculty selection, appointment, evaluation, and development.
  • The Dean is also responsible for establishing policies related to these essential responsibilities and approving student requests for exceptions to academic policies or degree requirements.
  • Supports and endorses cooperation with university compliance and monitoring efforts related to sponsored program administration and reports instances of noncompliance to the appropriate compliance office.

Executive Director

Institute of Project Management Professionals
05.2020 - Current
  • The role of the executive director per the institute's code of conduct is to design, develop and implement strategic plans for the organisation in a manner that is both cost and time-efficient.
  • Managing and coordinating the work of the Executive Board and performing other tasks defined in the area for which the Executive Board member is in charge.
  • Accountable to the governing council and reports to the governing council regularly: quarterly, semiannually, or annually.

Executive Director

Institute of Project Management Professionals
05.2020 - Current
  • The role of the executive director per the institute's code of conduct is to design, develop and implement strategic plans for the organisation in a manner that is both cost and time-efficient.
  • Managing and coordinating the work of the Executive Board and performing other tasks defined in the area for which the Executive Board member is in charge.
  • Accountable to the governing council and reports to the governing council regularly: quarterly, semiannually, or annually.

Programmes Director

Centre for Excellent Training & Consultancy (CETraC Ltd)
03.2020 - Current
  • Managing the programme manager's performance of delegated responsibility, establishing formal reporting arrangements on programme or project progress, defining criteria for control and management of the programme or project, assisting the programme manager in the resolution of problems, receiving and reviewing detailed reports on the programme or project from the programme manager, and ensuring the programme manager receives decisions on time.
  • Establishing, with the programme manager, a common approach to significant issues that arise, establishing a mechanism to ensure regular dialogue with contractors to promote problem-solving, teamwork and risk-sharing.
  • Lead the development of RAM strategies and project activities, plans, and processes, ensuring alignment with more comprehensive policies and guidance and developing systems and tools for monitoring and assessing project needs in line with innovative methodologies and best practices.
  • Manage and conduct project security, assurances, markets, and resilience analysis and prepare timely reports on programme assessment needs in line with broader policies, processes, and guidance to enable effective decision-making on developing country strategy, policies, and programmes.
  • Lead and coordinate targeting exercises to ensure the project is provided to the most in need by updating targeting criteria, ensuring quality assessment partners, and informing programme colleagues.

Programmes Director

Centre for Excellent Training & Consultancy (CETraC Ltd)
03.2020 - Current
  • Managing the programme manager's performance of delegated responsibility, establishing formal reporting arrangements on programme or project progress, defining criteria for control and management of the programme or project, assisting the programme manager in the resolution of problems, receiving and reviewing detailed reports on the programme or project from the programme manager, and ensuring the programme manager receives decisions on time.
  • Establishing, with the programme manager, a common approach to significant issues that arise, establishing a mechanism to ensure regular dialogue with contractors to promote problem-solving, teamwork and risk-sharing.
  • Lead the development of RAM strategies and project activities, plans, and processes, ensuring alignment with more comprehensive policies and guidance and developing systems and tools for monitoring and assessing project needs in line with innovative methodologies and best practices.
  • Manage and conduct project security, assurances, markets, and resilience analysis and prepare timely reports on programme assessment needs in line with broader policies, processes, and guidance to enable effective decision-making on developing country strategy, policies, and programmes.
  • Lead and coordinate targeting exercises to ensure the project is provided to the most in need by updating targeting criteria, ensuring quality assessment partners, and informing programme colleagues.

Associate Professor

UNEM International Programmes
10.2022 - 12.2024
  • Give a formal lecture, interact with graduate and postgraduate research students in formal or informal settings, and offer timely, helpful, and efficient feedback on their work and the program's overall progress.
  • Conduct research and produce publications or other research outputs that align with personal goals established during the Staff Review Process.
  • Participate in larger intellectual and professional groups, supervise or help supervise undergraduates, teach graduate (Master's) and research graduate (MPhil/PhD) students, and help establish, plan and implement a top-notch program.
  • Maintain continuing professional development, actively follow and promote university collaboration policies, including Equal Opportunities, and maintain awareness and observance of fire, health and safety regulations.
  • Participate in the administrating department's programs of study and other activities as requested.
  • Contribute as requested to departmental, faculty, or UCL-wide working groups or committees to ensure students are aware of the thesis submission deadline and keep track of the development of the student research program.
  • Helps the student choose and organise a workable research topic while offering wise counsel and direction on carrying out the study and writing the thesis.
  • Encouraging and assisting the students in communicating with other researchers and staying up to date on advancements in their field.

Associate Professor

UNEM International Programmes
10.2022 - 12.2024
  • Give a formal lecture, interact with graduate and postgraduate research students in formal or informal settings, and offer timely, helpful, and efficient feedback on their work and the program's overall progress.
  • Conduct research and produce publications or other research outputs that align with personal goals established during the Staff Review Process.
  • Participate in larger intellectual and professional groups, supervise or help supervise undergraduates, teach graduate (Master's) and research graduate (MPhil/PhD) students, and help establish, plan and implement a top-notch program.
  • Maintain continuing professional development, actively follow and promote university collaboration policies, including Equal Opportunities, and maintain awareness and observance of fire, health and safety regulations.
  • Participate in the administrating department's programs of study and other activities as requested.
  • Contribute as requested to departmental, faculty, or UCL-wide working groups or committees to ensure students are aware of the thesis submission deadline and keep track of the development of the student research program.
  • Helps the student choose and organise a workable research topic while offering wise counsel and direction on carrying out the study and writing the thesis.
  • Encouraging and assisting the students in communicating with other researchers and staying up to date on advancements in their field.

Senior Lecturer

UNEM International Programmes
10.2018 - 09.2022
  • Deliver a formal lecture, and engage in formal or informal discussions with graduate and postgraduate research students, and provide timely, constructive and effective feedback on the graduate and postgraduate research work and overall progress within the programme.
  • Carry out research and produce publications, or other research outputs, in line with personal objectives agreed in the Staff review process.
  • Undertake collaborative research with faculty or staff, present guest lectures or seminars, and write papers for the university's seminar program.
  • Having input into assessing the student development needs and ensuring that instruction is provided in research methods and other academic skills relevant to the student’s research; monitoring and supporting the student’s professional development.
  • Monitoring the progress of the student research programme, reporting on progress to the Graduate School Board, and ensuring that students are aware of the thesis submission deadline.
  • Assists the student in selecting and planning a suitable and manageable research topic, provides sound guidance on conducting the research and preparing the thesis, and helps and encourages the student to interact with others working in the field of study and to stay informed of developments within their subject.

Senior Lecturer

UNEM International Programmes
10.2018 - 09.2022
  • Deliver a formal lecture, and engage in formal or informal discussions with graduate and postgraduate research students, and provide timely, constructive and effective feedback on the graduate and postgraduate research work and overall progress within the programme.
  • Carry out research and produce publications, or other research outputs, in line with personal objectives agreed in the Staff review process.
  • Undertake collaborative research with faculty or staff, present guest lectures or seminars, and write papers for the university's seminar program.
  • Having input into assessing the student development needs and ensuring that instruction is provided in research methods and other academic skills relevant to the student’s research; monitoring and supporting the student’s professional development.
  • Monitoring the progress of the student research programme, reporting on progress to the Graduate School Board, and ensuring that students are aware of the thesis submission deadline.
  • Assists the student in selecting and planning a suitable and manageable research topic, provides sound guidance on conducting the research and preparing the thesis, and helps and encourages the student to interact with others working in the field of study and to stay informed of developments within their subject.

President

Institute of Project Management Professionals
05.2016 - 05.2020
  • Representing the institute and its interests in public and caring about a good image in front of all stakeholders.
  • Taking care of introducing the institute members to the work of the executive board and institute in general.
  • Ensure the implementation of the decisions of the council.

President

Institute of Project Management Professionals
05.2016 - 05.2020
  • Representing the institute and its interests in public and caring about a good image in front of all stakeholders.
  • Taking care of introducing the institute members to the work of the executive board and institute in general.
  • Ensure the implementation of the decisions of the council.

Programme & Policy Officer

Centre for Excellent Training & Consultancy (CETraC Ltd)
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • I lead the project development strategy, build strong cross-functional relationships, and implement programme processes for the strategic development team.
  • Manage and conduct field operations within the assigned area to ensure the timely and effective deployment of Girl Child Education Development assistance programmes.
  • Hold accountability for the deployment of initiatives, policies, and strategies.
  • Effectively manage the Field Office to ensure transparent and efficient people management and the continued development of a cohesive and high-performing team.
  • Collaborate with governments and other partners to identify where Girl Child Education Development can be usefully deployed at the local level.

Programme & Policy Officer

Centre for Excellent Training & Consultancy (CETraC Ltd)
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • I lead the project development strategy, build strong cross-functional relationships, and implement programme processes for the strategic development team.
  • Manage and conduct field operations within the assigned area to ensure the timely and effective deployment of Girl Child Education Development assistance programmes.
  • Hold accountability for the deployment of initiatives, policies, and strategies.
  • Effectively manage the Field Office to ensure transparent and efficient people management and the continued development of a cohesive and high-performing team.
  • Collaborate with governments and other partners to identify where Girl Child Education Development can be usefully deployed at the local level.

Lecturer

UNEM International Programmes
09.2014 - 09.2018
  • Preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials, workshops, and seminars, developing curricula and course material that can be used across several platforms.
  • Having input into assessing the student development needs and ensuring that instruction is provided in research methods and other academic skills relevant to the student’s research; monitoring and supporting the student’s professional development.
  • Monitoring the progress of the student research programme, reporting on progress to the Graduate School Board, and ensuring the students know they must submit the thesis by the specified deadline.
  • Assists the student with selecting and planning a suitable and manageable research topic, providing satisfactory advice and guidance on conducting and preparing the thesis.
  • Helping and encouraging the students to interact with others working in the field of research and to keep themselves informed of developments within their subject.

Lecturer

UNEM International Programmes
09.2014 - 09.2018
  • Preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials, workshops, and seminars, developing curricula and course material that can be used across several platforms.
  • Having input into assessing the student development needs and ensuring that instruction is provided in research methods and other academic skills relevant to the student’s research; monitoring and supporting the student’s professional development.
  • Monitoring the progress of the student research programme, reporting on progress to the Graduate School Board, and ensuring the students know they must submit the thesis by the specified deadline.
  • Assists the student with selecting and planning a suitable and manageable research topic, providing satisfactory advice and guidance on conducting and preparing the thesis.
  • Helping and encouraging the students to interact with others working in the field of research and to keep themselves informed of developments within their subject.

Project Manager

African Development Bank through African Project Development Consult Limited
01.2014 - 02.2016
  • Responsible for managing the project from Planning to Execution: economic development management, projects management, monitoring and evaluation, strategic management and organisation development, business development, etc., for clients, stakeholders and donor organisations.
  • Compliance with company procedures and EU procurement procedures and rules; Preparation and review of specifications, receipts of bids, quotations, checking of bills, and invoices.
  • Used Agile project management frameworks to manage risks and facilitate the delivery of projects within scope, schedule, and cost constraints.
  • Business Partnering, working with vendors, scalability, interoperability and portability analysis, controlling quality and benefits realisation.

Project Manager

African Development Bank through African Project Development Consult Limited
01.2014 - 02.2016
  • Responsible for managing the project from Planning to Execution: economic development management, projects management, monitoring and evaluation, strategic management and organisation development, business development, etc., for clients, stakeholders and donor organisations.
  • Compliance with company procedures and EU procurement procedures and rules; Preparation and review of specifications, receipts of bids, quotations, checking of bills, and invoices.
  • Used Agile project management frameworks to manage risks and facilitate the delivery of projects within scope, schedule, and cost constraints.
  • Business Partnering, working with vendors, scalability, interoperability and portability analysis, controlling quality and benefits realisation.

Project Manager

Development Project Management (DPM) Consult Ltd.
01.2008 - 12.2013
  • Initially, identify and propose a project management method based on market parameters/DPM and donors’ rules; again, propose composition and take part in the bid evaluation panel(s).
  • Identify the visibility materials project’s needs, sourcing, and monitor and manage communication and visibility materials procurement, ensuring appropriate prices are obtained for the procurement of communication-related materials and procedures.
  • Prepare tender documents for Procurement Officer review and approval; prepare (support project teams in preparation of) Requests for Quotations, Quotation Protocols, calls for Proposals, etc., ensuring high-quality standards of documents.

Project Manager

Development Project Management (DPM) Consult Ltd.
01.2008 - 12.2013
  • Initially, identify and propose a project management method based on market parameters/DPM and donors’ rules; again, propose composition and take part in the bid evaluation panel(s).
  • Identify the visibility materials project’s needs, sourcing, and monitor and manage communication and visibility materials procurement, ensuring appropriate prices are obtained for the procurement of communication-related materials and procedures.
  • Prepare tender documents for Procurement Officer review and approval; prepare (support project teams in preparation of) Requests for Quotations, Quotation Protocols, calls for Proposals, etc., ensuring high-quality standards of documents.

Regional Marketing Manager in charge of Western

Pharmanova Company Limited
01.2008 - 12.2010
  • Identify specific regional marketing goals and objectives and assist the marketing director in developing creative strategies.
  • Recommending strategies to implement in regional marketing plans, analysing local competition and strengthening the company’s brand position in assigned regional areas.
  • Supervising and developing the regional marketing budget, liaising with the product marketing department to suggest product alternatives.

Regional Marketing Manager in charge of Western

Pharmanova Company Limited
01.2008 - 12.2010
  • Identify specific regional marketing goals and objectives and assist the marketing director in developing creative strategies.
  • Recommending strategies to implement in regional marketing plans, analysing local competition and strengthening the company’s brand position in assigned regional areas.
  • Supervising and developing the regional marketing budget, liaising with the product marketing department to suggest product alternatives.

Medical Sales Representative (MSR)

Tobinco Pharmaceutical Limited
01.2005 - 12.2007
  • Scheduling meetings with potential and existing customers, including doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and other health care professionals, presenting company products to potential and existing customers and persuading them to purchase.
  • Identify customers' needs and recommend company products that best fulfil those needs, maintaining solid working relationships with new and existing customers by providing excellent after-sales service.
  • Researching competitors’ products, pricing, and market success, promptly submitting purchase orders to the relevant department, and preparing sales reports.

Medical Sales Representative (MSR)

Tobinco Pharmaceutical Limited
01.2005 - 12.2007
  • Scheduling meetings with potential and existing customers, including doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and other health care professionals, presenting company products to potential and existing customers and persuading them to purchase.
  • Identify customers' needs and recommend company products that best fulfil those needs, maintaining solid working relationships with new and existing customers by providing excellent after-sales service.
  • Researching competitors’ products, pricing, and market success, promptly submitting purchase orders to the relevant department, and preparing sales reports.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Management (Project Management Option)

School of Business & Management, Universidad Central De Nicaragua-UCN
09.2022

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Project Planning and Community Development

UNEM International Programmes, Universidad Empresarial (UNEM) de Costa Rica
12.2019

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Project Management Engineering

UNEM International Programmes, Universidad Empresarial (UNEM) de Costa Rica
11.2021

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Procurement & Supply Chain Management

UNEM International Programmes, Universidad Empresarial (UNEM) de Costa Rica
09.2016

Master of Technology (MTech) - Petroleum Engineering (Drilling)

Department of Oil & Natural Gas, Faculty of Engineering, Takoradi Technical University (TTU)
01.2027

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Oil & Gas Project Management Engineering

UNEM International Programmes, Universidad Empresarial (UNEM) de Costa Rica
09.2012

Advanced Diploma - Petroleum Engineering

UNEM International Programmes, Universidad Empresarial (UNEM) de Costa Rica
12.2007

Professional Standard Diploma - Marketing

Managing & Marketing Sales Association (MAMSA)
07.2008

Skills

  • Online teaching
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Educational leadership
  • Teaching excellence
  • Lesson planning
  • Research and analysis
  • Research expertise
  • Faculty mentoring
  • Curriculum design
  • Instructional technology
  • Academic advising
  • Faculty communication
  • Curriculum creation
  • Classroom instruction
  • Academic publication
  • Academic advisement
  • Course design
  • Online class discussion
  • Assessment strategies
  • Collaborative learning
  • Class organization
  • Learning management interfaces
  • In-class lectures
  • Student performance evaluation
  • Curriculum development
  • Workshops and seminars
  • Team leadership
  • Active listening
  • Project management
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Public speaking
  • Research leadership
  • Powerpoint presentations
  • Creative instruction
  • Student mentoring
  • Motivation
  • Mentoring
  • Interdisciplinary research
  • Lectures and discussions
  • Peer reviews
  • Course development
  • Academic advisory

Accomplishments

  • Development of Professional Competency Baseline for Project, Programme and Portfolio Management for Project Management Practitioners in Ghana (2018). I developed and reviewed the competency baseline module for Project, Programme and Portfolio Management for Project Management Practitioners
  • Project Management for Development (PM4D): 2018 Continuous Professional Development for Project Management Practitioners in Ghana (2018). I developed and reviewed the Project Management for Development (PM4D) module for Project Management Practitioners in Ghana.
  • Project Management Professionals Code of Conduct (PMP -CoC) for Project Management Practitioners in Ghana (2018). I developed and reviewed the Code of Conduct for Project Management Practitioners in Ghana.
  • Establishment of a Project Management Professional Body (IPMP) and Development of a Project Management Professional Certification Programme for Project Management Practitioners in Ghana (2016). Presented a proposal to the Professional Bodies Office for the Establishment of the Institute of Project Management Professionals (IPMP) on 24 March 2016 and was approved in May 2016
  • Tobinco Marketing Company of the Year award (CIM Ghana 2008 and 2009). Contribute to Tobinco Pharmaceutical Company to win the Overall Marketing Company of the Year 2008 and 2009 (CIM GHANA AWARD 2008 & 2009)

Affiliations

  • Founding President, Institute of Project Management Professionals (IPMP), Ghana
  • Executive Director, Institute of Project Management Professionals, Ghana
  • Knutsford Business School, Knutsford University, Accra, Ghana
  • University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA)
  • Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
  • Regent University College of Science & Technology
  • University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS)
  • African University of Communication & Business, Accra, Ghana
  • Texila American University (TAU),East Bank Demerara, Georgetown, Guyana
  • UNEM International Programmes of Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica (UNEM)

Certification

  • Institute of Engineering Technology, Ghana (IET Ghana), 2025: Professional Engineer Technologist: PET06561
  • International Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (QAHE): 2019, Certified Professor - 190119920
  • African Institute of Professional Engineers & Technologists: 2019, Fellow Member: FAIPET/019/041
  • Institute of Project Management Professionals: 2018, Fellow Member: MN-PM/PB68-16/1001
  • Institute of Chartered Economists of Ghana, 2017: Fellow Member, ICEG/FCE00122/17
  • Chartered Institute of Financial & Investment Analyst: 2017, Fellow Member, CIFIA0466
  • Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport: 2017, Member (MILT), 001/008

Additional Information

Engr. David Ackah (PhD)

Associate Professor

Dean, Business School

Knutsford University (KU)

Bamako Road, East Legon, Accra,

Post Office Box AN194080, Accra, Ghana

(Phone) 233 244 111 612 | (Mobile) 233 244 218 418

University Official Email: dean.kbs@knutsford.edu.gh

Email: drackah@ipmp.edu.gh | drdavidackah@gmail.com

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Associate Professor & Dean, Knutsford Business School

Knutsford University
01.2024 - Current

Associate Professor & Dean, Knutsford Business School

Knutsford University
01.2024 - Current

Associate Professor

UNEM International Programmes
10.2022 - 12.2024

Associate Professor

UNEM International Programmes
10.2022 - 12.2024

Executive Director

Institute of Project Management Professionals
05.2020 - Current

Executive Director

Institute of Project Management Professionals
05.2020 - Current

Programmes Director

Centre for Excellent Training & Consultancy (CETraC Ltd)
03.2020 - Current

Programmes Director

Centre for Excellent Training & Consultancy (CETraC Ltd)
03.2020 - Current

Senior Lecturer

UNEM International Programmes
10.2018 - 09.2022

Senior Lecturer

UNEM International Programmes
10.2018 - 09.2022

Programme & Policy Officer

Centre for Excellent Training & Consultancy (CETraC Ltd)
01.2017 - 12.2019

Programme & Policy Officer

Centre for Excellent Training & Consultancy (CETraC Ltd)
01.2017 - 12.2019

President

Institute of Project Management Professionals
05.2016 - 05.2020

President

Institute of Project Management Professionals
05.2016 - 05.2020

Lecturer

UNEM International Programmes
09.2014 - 09.2018

Lecturer

UNEM International Programmes
09.2014 - 09.2018

Project Manager

African Development Bank through African Project Development Consult Limited
01.2014 - 02.2016

Project Manager

African Development Bank through African Project Development Consult Limited
01.2014 - 02.2016

Project Manager

Development Project Management (DPM) Consult Ltd.
01.2008 - 12.2013

Project Manager

Development Project Management (DPM) Consult Ltd.
01.2008 - 12.2013

Regional Marketing Manager in charge of Western

Pharmanova Company Limited
01.2008 - 12.2010

Regional Marketing Manager in charge of Western

Pharmanova Company Limited
01.2008 - 12.2010

Medical Sales Representative (MSR)

Tobinco Pharmaceutical Limited
01.2005 - 12.2007

Medical Sales Representative (MSR)

Tobinco Pharmaceutical Limited
01.2005 - 12.2007

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Project Planning and Community Development

UNEM International Programmes, Universidad Empresarial (UNEM) de Costa Rica

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Project Management Engineering

UNEM International Programmes, Universidad Empresarial (UNEM) de Costa Rica

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Procurement & Supply Chain Management

UNEM International Programmes, Universidad Empresarial (UNEM) de Costa Rica

Master of Technology (MTech) - Petroleum Engineering (Drilling)

Department of Oil & Natural Gas, Faculty of Engineering, Takoradi Technical University (TTU)

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Oil & Gas Project Management Engineering

UNEM International Programmes, Universidad Empresarial (UNEM) de Costa Rica

Advanced Diploma - Petroleum Engineering

UNEM International Programmes, Universidad Empresarial (UNEM) de Costa Rica

Professional Standard Diploma - Marketing

Managing & Marketing Sales Association (MAMSA)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Management (Project Management Option)

School of Business & Management, Universidad Central De Nicaragua-UCN

References

  • Professor Jonathan Annan, PhD, Professor of Supply Chain Management, Strathmore University Business School, Ole Sangale Road, Nairobi City, Kenya, +254 (0) 793 469 196, jannan@strathmore.edu
  • Professor Anthony K. Ahiawodzi, Vice-Chancellor, Knutsford University, Bamako Road, East Legon, Accra, Ghana, Post Office Box AN194080, +233 (0) 244 77 8305, vc@knutsford.edu.gh
  • Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann, PhD, Dean, School of Engineering Sciences, College of Basic & Applied Sciences, University of Ghana, +233 (0) 244 621 935, eek@ug.edu.gh
  • Engr. Dr. Gyamera A. Ebenezer, PhD, Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture, College of Agriculture & Natural Sciences, The University of Cape Coast, +233 (0) 244 52 11 45, egyamera@ucc.edu.gh

References

  • Professor Jonathan Annan, PhD, Professor of Supply Chain Management, Strathmore University Business School, Ole Sangale Road, Nairobi City, Kenya, +254 (0) 793 469 196, jannan@strathmore.edu
  • Professor Anthony K. Ahiawodzi, Vice-Chancellor, Knutsford University, Bamako Road, East Legon, Accra, Ghana, Post Office Box AN194080, +233 (0) 244 77 8305, vc@knutsford.edu.gh
  • Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann, PhD, Dean, School of Engineering Sciences, College of Basic & Applied Sciences, University of Ghana, +233 (0) 244 621 935, eek@ug.edu.gh
  • Engr. Dr. Gyamera A. Ebenezer, PhD, Department of Soil Science, School of Agriculture, College of Agriculture & Natural Sciences, The University of Cape Coast, +233 (0) 244 52 11 45, egyamera@ucc.edu.gh

Professional Memberships

  • Institute of Engineering Technology, Ghana (IET Ghana), 2025, Professional Engineer Technologist, PET06561
  • International Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (QAHE), 2019, Certified Professor, 190119920
  • African Institute of Chartered Management, 2019, Fellow Member, FAAICM/019/048
  • African Institute of Professional Engineers & Technologists, 2019, Fellow Member, FAIPET/019/041
  • African Chartered Project Management Institute, 2019, Fellow Member, FACPMI/019/002
  • Institute of Project Management Professionals, 2018, Fellow Member, MN-PM/PB68-16/1001
  • Africa Institute of Chartered Purchasing Management, 2018, Fellow Member, FACPM/018/005
  • Institute of Chartered Economists of Ghana, 2017, Fellow Member, ICEG/FCE00122/17
  • Chartered Institute of Financial & Investment Analyst, 2017, Fellow Member, CIFIA0466
  • African Supply Chain & Warehousing Institute, 2017, Fellow Member, FASCWI/017/461
  • Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, 2017, Member (MILT), 001/008
  • Chartered Institute of Project Management, 2016, Fellow Member, 0011468
  • Chartered Institute of Supply Chain Management, Ghana, 2016, Fellow Member, 71869
  • Institute of Project Management Professionals, 2016, Project Consultant, MN-PM/PB68-16/1001
  • Chartered Institute of Customer Relationship Management, USA, 2015, Fellow Member, 0004441

Orcid

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5709-4787

Personal Information

Title: Associate Professor & Dean, Knutsford Business School

Research Publication

1) Mensah,   C. A., Okyere, E., & Ackah, D. (2025), “The Dynamics of Energy   Consumption, CO₂ Emissions and   Economic Growth: Evidence from Ghana Journal of Economics & Management   Research”, Journal of Economics & Management Research, (2025), Vol. 6 No.   11: pp.01-08. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47363/JESMR/2025(6)311


2) Ackah,   D., & Boadu, K. O. (2025), “Integration of ESG (Environmental, Social,   and Governance) Factors in Petroleum Project Planning and Execution”, The   Nexus Journal, 2025, 5(2): pp.01-09. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.64839/tnj.v5i2.1


3) Ackah,   D. (2025). “Analysing the Critical Success Factors in the Implementation of   Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Project”, Scholarly Journal of Science   & Innovations, 2025, 5(8): pp.21-47. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.64839/sjsi.v5i8.4


4) Ackah,   D., & Boadu, K. O. (2025). “Optimising Procurement Strategies for Cost   Efficiency and Risk Mitigation in Petroleum Engineering Projects: The Study   of Offshore Drilling Operations” African Journal of Procurement, Logistics   & Supply Chain Management, 2025, 5(8): pp.17-41. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajplscm.v8i5.2


5) Ackah,   D. (2025). “An Analysis of the Project Management Maturity Level in the   Construction Industry of Developing Countries” Journal of Interdisciplinary   & Innovation, 2025, 5(8): pp.01-45. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.64839/jii.v5i8.1


6) Ackah,   D., & Boadu, K. O. (2025), “Assessment of Digital Twin Technology in   Managing Lifecycle Performance of Petroleum Infrastructure Projects”, The   Nexus Journal, 2025, 5(2): pp.10-21. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.64839/tnj.v5i2.2


7) Ackah,   D. (2025). “The Roles and Status of Internal Auditors in Public Sector   Organisational Project”, Scholarly Journal of Science & Innovations,   2025, 5(8): pp.01-20.DOI: https://doi.org/10.64839/sisi.v5i8.2


8) Ackah,   D., & Boadu, K. O. (2025). “The Impact of Strategic Procurement on Cost   Overruns and Delays in Petroleum Exploration and Production Projects” African   Journal of Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, 2025, 5(8):   pp.56-73.DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajplscm.v8i5.3


9) Ackah,   D., & Boadu, K. O. (2025), “Integrating Agile Methodologies in   Large-Scale Engineering Projects: Challenges and Opportunities”, The Nexus   Journal, 2025, 5(2): pp.22-33. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.64839/tnj.v5i2.3


10) Ackah, D.   (2025). “The Possible Economic Factors Leading to the Abandoned Project in   the Ghanaian Economy (Influence)” Journal of Interdisciplinary &   Innovation, 2020, 5(8): pp.46-55. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.64839/jii.v5i8.2


11) Ackah, D.,   Dadzie, B. E. (2025), “Sustainable Public Procurement as Organisational   Change”, Project Management Scientific Journal, 2025, 8(3): pp.43-52. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/pmsj.v8i3.1


12) Sackey, F., Ackah,   D., (2024), Asabi, J. (2024), “The Impact of Fintech and Digital Platforms on   Financial Inclusion in the Informal Sector of Ghana”, Texila International   Journal of Academic Research, 2024, 7(10), DOI:   10.21522/TIJAR.2014.12.01.Art007


13) Ackah, D.,   & Boadu, K. O. (2025). “The Theoretical Foundation of Strategic   Procurement: Mitigating Cost Overruns and Delays in Petroleum Exploration and   Production Projects” African Journal of Procurement, Logistics & Supply   Chain Management, 2025, 5(8): pp.42-55. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajplscm.v8i5.4


14) Ackah, D.   (2024). “Challenges and Opportunities in the Governance of Ghana’s Petroleum   Resources, Focusing on Transparency, Local Content, and Capacity Building”   Project Management Scientific Journal, 2025, 7(9): pp.13-40. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/pmsj.v7i9.3


15) Ackah, D.,   & Boadu, O. K. (2025). “Assessing the Impact of Ghana’s Petroleum   Management Policies on the Country’s Economic Growth and Development”, Dama   Academic Scholarly & Scientific Research Society 2025, 10(04): pp.28 -   47, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/dasjr.v10i4.3


16) Ackah, D.,   Bimpong, H., (2024), “Analysing the Role of Stakeholder Engagement in   Determining the Effectiveness of Communication and Public Relations   Strategies: Ghana Highway Authority in Perspective”, Project Management   Scientific Journal, 2024, 7(9): pp.51-67. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/pmsj.v7i9.4


17) Ackah, D., &   Arthur, O. E. (2025), “Project Risk Management Strategies and Project   Performance of the Telecommunication Industry, Ghana”, Dama Academic   Scholarly & Scientific Research Society 2025, 10(04): pp.01-27, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/dasjr.v10i4.1


18) Ackah, D.,   (2025), “Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Techniques in Mature Reservoirs”, Dama   Academic Scholarly & Scientific Research Society 2024, 10(02): pp.27-39,   DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/dasjr.v10i2.4


19) Ackah, D.,   & Boadu, O. K. (2025). “Examining the Effectiveness of Environmental   Regulations in Mitigating the Adverse Ecological Impacts of Petroleum   Exploration and Production”, Dama Academic Scholarly & Scientific   Research Society 2025, 10(04): pp.78 - 109, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/dasjr.v10i4.4


20) Ackah, D.,   Dadzie. B., E., Yornu, K. I., (2025), “The Role of Corporate Governance in   Strengthening Competitive Advantage through Strategic Project Procurement”,   Dama Academic Scholarly & Scientific Research Society 2025, 10(01):   pp.58-81, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/dasjr.v10i1.3


21) Ackah, D.,   Ofori., I. (2025), “The Influence of Green Logistics and Food Distribution   Strategy on Post-Harvest Loss Reduction”, African Journal of Procurement,   Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society 2025, 7(9): pp.01-17, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajplscm.v8i1.1


22) Ackah,   D., Addo, K. S., K., Yornu, K. I., (2025), “Analysing the Connection Between   Motivation, Compensation, and Employee Job Satisfaction”, Dama Academic   Scholarly & Scientific Research Society 2025, 10(01): pp.01-31, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/dasjr.v10i1.1


23) Ackah, D., Addo, K. S., K., Yornu, K. I., (2025), “Analyzing the   Impact of Green Procurement on Inexpensive Advantage and Business   Performance”, Dama Academic Scholarly & Scientific Research Society 2025,   10(01): pp.32-57, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/dasjr.v10i1.2


24) Ackah, D., Ofori, I., Amponsah., R.,   (2025), “Resource Capabilities as a Moderator: Impact of Procurement   Practices on Project Performance and Competitive Advantage”, Project   Management Scientific Journal, 2024, 8(9): pp.158-188. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/pmsj.v8i1.6


25) Ackah, D., (2020). “The Impact of the   World COVID-19 Pandemic on Project Financing” Project Management Scientific   Journal, Volume 4, Issue 4, pp.01-13


26) Ofori, I., Ackah, D., Owusu-Asantewaah, P.   (2025), “Supply Chain Collaboration, Organisational Resources and Firms’   Performance”, African Journal of Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain   Management Society 2025, 8(01): pp.41-58, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajplscm.v8i1.3


27) Ackah, D., & Boadu, O. K. (2025).   Entrepreneurship as a Catalyst for Innovation and Economic Growth in Ghana”,   Dama Academic Scholarly & Scientific Research Society 2024, 10(04): pp.28   - 47, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/dasjr.v10i4.2


28) Mensah-Amewuda., B., Mensah., O.,   Agyemang., I., Ackah., D., (2025), “Disposal of Unused Medicines in a Rural   Ghanaian Household and its Effect on the Environment”, Dama Academic   Scholarly & Scientific Research Society 2024, 10(02): pp.40-51, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/dasjr.v10i2.5


29) Attafuah, E. D. & Ackah, D., (2020)   “The repercussions facing the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE)” Finance &   Management Engineering Journal of Africa, Volume 2, Issue 11, pp.11-14


30) Ackah, D., Addo, K. S., K., Yornu, K. I.,   (2024), “Effect of Green Procurement Practices on Financial Performance”,   African Journal of Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Management,   2024, 7(8): pp.13-40. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajplscm.v7i8.2


31) Ackah, D., (2020). “The Financial Implications   of the Global COVID-19 Pandemic on African Countries” Finance &   Management Engineering Journal of Africa (FMEJ), Volume 2, Issue 4, pp.05-17.


32) Owusu K., Issah Ofori., I., Ackah., D.,   (2025), “Behavioral Competencies, Supply Chain Resilience and Firm   Performance: The Moderating Effect of Internal Integration”, African Journal   of Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society 2025, 8(01): pp.18-40,   DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajplscm.v8i1.2


33) Ackah, D., Agboyi, M. R., & Adu-Gyamfi, L. (2014). “Competitive   tendering, an effective tool in ensuring value for money in the public   sector,” Global Journal of Management Studies and Research (GJMSR), Volume1,   Number 4, pp. 108 – 185


34) Ackah, D., Dadzie, B., E., (2025), “The Influence of Procurement   Practices on Project Outcomes and Competitive Edge”, Dama Academic Scholarly   & Scientific Research Society 2024, 10(01): pp.82-111, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/dasjr.v10i1.4


35) Ackah, D., Kondegri-Pangka, M., &   Agboyi, A., R., (2015). “The Role and Impact of Rural Banking on SME’s (Small   and Medium Enterprises)”, Global Journal of Management Studies and Researches   (GJMSR), Volume 1, Number 5, pp. 311 – 323


36) Ackah, D.,   Amponsah, R. (2024). “Evaluating the Project Management Maturity in the   Construction Industry of Developing Countries, Ghana in Perspective”, Project   Management Scientific Journal, 2024, 7(9): pp.01-15. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/pmsj.v7i9.1


37) Ackah, D., Adu-Gyamfi, L., & Agboyi, M. R. (2015). “The Impact   of Trade Liberalisation on Import Composition,” Global Journal of Management   Studies and Research (GJMSR), Volume 1, Number 5, pp. 273 – 290


38) Ackah, D., Addo, K. S., K., Yornu, K. I.,   (2024), “Enforcing Ethical Codes of Conduct in Procurement and Its Impact on   Public Procurement Performance in Ghana”, African Journal of Procurement,   Logistics & Supply Chain Management 2024, 7(8): pp.72-92. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajplscm.v7i8.5


39) Acquah, P., Ofori, I., & Ackah, D.   (2022) “Analysing Stakeholder Challenges in Public Sector Project   Implementation” Project Management Scientific Journal, Volume 6, Issue 1, pp. 01-15


40) Ackah, D.,   Addo, K. S., K., Yornu, K. I., (2024), “Information Sharing's Impact on   Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Organisational Performance”, Project   Management Scientific Journal, 2024, 7(9): pp.16-33. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/pmsj.v7i9.2


41) Ackah, D., Addo, K. S., Yornu, K. I.,   (2024), “Senior Management's Influence on Supplier Selection and Procurement   Performance”, African Journal of Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain   Management, 2024, 7(8): pp. 93-113. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajplscm.v7i8.6


42) Ofori, I., & Ackah, D. (2021) “The   Influence of Green Logistics and Food Distribution Strategy on Post-Harvest   Loss Reduction” African Journal of Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain   Management, Volume 4, Issue 12, pp.33-48


43) Ofori, I.,   Ackah, D., Dadzie. B., E., (2024), “Digitalisation and Operational   Performance of the Audit Service of Ghana”, Project Management Scientific   Journal, 2024, 7(9): pp.93-116. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/pmsj.v7i9.6


44) Ackah, D., Agboyi, M. R., & Adu-Gyamfi, L. (2014). “An   Investigation of Yam Ingestion Customs in Ghanaian Urban Communities,”   International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR),   Volume 17, Number 2, pp. 374 – 411


45) Ackah, D., Dadzie. B., E., Yornu, K. I., (2024),   “The Influence of Corporate Governance on Strategic Procurement and   Competitive Advantage”, African Journal of Procurement, Logistics &   Supply Chain Management, 2024, 7(8): pp.13-40. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajplscm.v7i8.7


46) Kumar, S.K., Marful, W. A., & Ackah,   D. (2016). Career Enhancement of Women, a Special Reference to Ghana, An   International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, Volume: 6, Issue: 9, pp.   110-131, DOI: 10.5958/2249-7137.2016.00058.6


47) Ackah, D.   (2024), “Implementation and Effectiveness of the Cashless Banking System”,   Project Management Scientific Journal, 2024, 7(9): pp.13-40. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/pmsj.v7i9.3


48) Adu-Gyamfi, L., Agboyi, M. R., & Ackah, D. (2014). “Managing   Customer Relations in the Banking Industry, a Study of Sahel Sahara Bank”,   Global Journal of Management Studies and Research, Volume 1, Issue 5,   pp.250-272


49) Ofori, I.,   Bluwey, E., Ackah, D. (2024). “Total Quality Management Practices,   Organisational Culture and Firm Performance; Service or Product Innovation”.   African Journal of Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Management   Society, 2024, 7(9), pp. 165-205. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajplscm.v7i9.5


50) Ackah, D., (2014). “The Impact of Motivation on Employee Performance   in the Manufacturing Industry”, Global Journal of Management Studies and Research   (GJMSR), Volume 1, Number 5, pp. 291- 310, 2014,


51) Ofori, I.,   Ackah, D. (2024). “The Role of Organisational Culture as a Moderating Factor   in the Relationship Between E-Procurement Adoption and Procurement” African   Journal of Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society 2024,   7(9): pp.01-32. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajplscm.v7i9.1


52) Attafuah, E. D. & Ackah, D., (2022)   “The Impact of Financial Engineering on Building Project Finance Among   Commercial Banks in Ghana” Finance & Management Engineering Journal of   Africa, Volume 4, Issue 10, pp. 01-44


53) Ackah, D., Ofori, I., Dadzie. B., E.,   (2025), “Examining the Role of Technological Innovation, and the Impact of   Green Procurement on Competitive Advantage and Company Performance”, Project   Management Scientific Journal, 2024, 8(9): pp.107-134. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/pmsj.v8i1.4

Key Books Published

1) Ackah, D. (2025). “Mastering Project Management: A Comprehensive Guide for IPMP Ghana Certification” RIM Express Ventures and Centre for Excellent Training & Consultancy (CETraC Limited), ISBN: 978 -9988-2-2535-3


2) Ackah, D. (2024). "Project Management Unveiled: Mastering Success from Start to Finish" RIM Express Ventures and Centre for Excellent Training & Consultancy (CETraC Limited), ISBN: 978-9988-2-2538-4.


3) Ackah, D. (2024). "Beyond Deadlines, a Revolutionary Approach to Project Management" RIM Express Ventures and Centre for Excellent Training & Consultancy (CETraC Limited), ISBN: 978-9988-2-2536-0.


4) Ackah, D. (2023), “Operations Management: Driving Success Through Smart Operation”, RIM Express Ventures and Centre for Excellent Training & Consultancy (CETraC Limited), ISBN: 978-9988-2-2539-1


5) Ackah, D. (2023). “Project Management My Viewpoint” RIM Express Ventures and Centre for Excellent Training & Consultancy (CETraC Limited), ISBN: 978-9988-2-2537-7.

Books Chapter Published

1) Ofori, I., Ackah, D. (2025), “Total Quality   Management Practices and Firm Performance”, Lambert Academic Publishing   (LAP), ISBN: 978-6208-2-2290-1

SHORT-TERM CONSULTANCY WORK

· 15th Jan, 2025 - 20th Jan, 2025: WordBank Consultant offers consultancy services for corporate training and capacity building in project management to TVET Training Centres, school officers, and tutors. Developed a Project Management training manual and module to train the TVET Training Centres, school officers, and tutors


· 15th June, 2024 - 30th August, 2024: The GIZ (m4edu) Consultant provides consultancy services on corporate training and project management capacity building to the Ministry of Education's TVET project team, officers, and coordinators. I developed a Project Management training manual and module to train the Ministry of Education TVET Protection project team, officers and coordinators.


· 15th April, 2024 - 20th April, 2024: GoG Consultant provides consultancy services for corporate training and capacity building in Project Management to the Ministries of Gender & Social Protection project team, officers, and coordinators.  I developed a Project Management training manual and module to train the Ministry of Gender & Social Protection project team, officers, and coordinators.


· 12th Dec, 2023 - 30th Jan, 2024: FCM Consultant provides consultancy services for corporate training and capacity building in Agile or Adaptive Project Management to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities project team, officers, and coordinators. I developed an Agile or Adaptive Project training manual and module to train the Federation of Canadian Municipalities project team, officers, and coordinators across Africa.


· 15th Sept, 2023 - 30th Dec, 2023: The World Bank Consultant provides consultancy services on corporate training and capacity building in Agile or Adaptive Project Management to World Bank project coordinators in Africa. I developed an Agile or Adaptive Project training manual and module to train World Bank project coordinators in Africa.


· 15th Aug, 2023 - 30th Sep, 2023: GoG Consultant, consultancy services to conduct corporate training and capacity building on Project Management for Development (PM4D) for the Ministry of Gender, Children & Social Protection (MoGCSP). I developed a Project Management for Development (PM4D) training manual and module to train fifty (50) staff members from the ministry's directorates.


· 05th December, 2022 - 10th July, 2023: German Development Cooperation (GIZ) Consultant, Market Survey on Home-Based Care Services for Persons with Disabilities, Elderly Persons and Persons who are Sick in Ghana. The inclusion of persons with disabilities describes equal participation in society. This is linked to the demand to remove barriers and discrimination and to create structural framework conditions to promote a diverse society.  I carried out a feasibility and market study, made suggestions for the development and cost of the implication of a platform/app for providing medical and non-medical home-based care for persons with disabilities and elderly persons, and presented the findings in a report and a presentation to the project staff.


· 25th May 2022 - 29th May 2022: The World Bank consultant and consultancy services will conduct training and capacity-building on Project and Infrastructure Financial Modelling for the Ministry of Finance & Economic Planning (MoFEP). I developed a Project and Infrastructure Finance training manual and module to train seventy (70) staff members from both ministries.


· 08th July, 2022 - 14th July, 2022: The World Bank consultant and consultancy services will conduct training and capacity-building on Project and Infrastructure Financial Modelling for the Ministry of Road and Transport. I developed the Project and Infrastructure Finance manual and module to train 50 staff members from both ministries.


· January 2022 - February 2022: CETraC Lead Consultant, consultancy services to conduct training and capacity building on integrated urban governance for the Ministry of Affairs Officials and other identified stakeholders in Liberia. I delivered on the module “Why Integrated Urban Governance”, which covered the following sub-module (the rationale: new urban challenges in a globalising world, the approach - what is integrated urban governance?


· 25th April, 2022 - 29th April, 2022: The GoG Consultant will conduct training and capacity-building sessions on Project Monitoring and Evaluation for the Ministry of Finance & Economic Planning (MoFEP) and the Ministry of Food & Agriculture (MoFA).  I developed a project monitoring, evaluation, training, and capacity building manual and module to train seventy (70) staff members from both ministries.


· 6th Feb. 2022 - 15th Feb. 2022: CETraC Lead Consultant, consultancy services to conduct training and capacity building on Oil and gas Project Management for Ghana National Gas Company Limited. I conducted a training needs assessment, developed a training and capacity-building manual and module manual, and trained fifty (50) staff members from the project management unit.


· 01st Feb. 2022 - 28th March 2022: EU Consultant, consultancy services to conduct a research study on the development and cost implications of a platform/app for providing medical and non-medical home-based care for elderly persons in the Western Region of Ghana. I reviewed previously assigned thematic write-ups and prepared an integrated draft on the development and cost implications of a platform/app for providing medical and non-medical home-based care for elderly persons in the Western Region of Ghana.


· 09th June, 2022 - 28th June, 2022: UNDP Consultant, consultancy services to conduct an assessment of the inclusion of persons with disabilities and elderly persons in the Shama Municipality of the Western Region of Ghana's Health System. As part of the overall agenda among Development Partners to improve their aid profile in Ghana, I carried out a study assessing the inclusion of persons with disabilities and older people in the Shama Municipality of the Western Region of Ghana's Health System and made recommendations for improvement.


· 20th Jan. 2021 - 5th Feb. 2021: World Bank Lead Consultant: consultancy services to prepare a Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation System for the World Bank Office, Accra. I carried out necessary studies and developed the Results-Based M&E System for use by the World Bank. This was to enable departure from the M&E of outputs.


· 20th Feb. 2021 - 10th March 2021: UNDP Consultant, consultancy services to conduct Micro-Analysis for the UN Harmonised Approach for Cash Transfers in Ghana. The United Nations country team needed to examine the prospects for harmonising its project funding in Ghana. I, therefore, carried out an analysis of their funds transfer systems and made recommendations for adjusting the multiple processes.


· 05th Aug. 2021 - 10th Aug. 2021: CETraC Lead Consultant, consultancy services to conduct training and capacity building on public sector project management for the Ministry of Finance, Liberia officials. I developed a public sector project management training and capacity building manual and module to train thirty (30) staff members from the ministries.


· 11th Aug. 2021 - 20th Aug. 2021: CETraC Lead Consultant, consultancy services to conduct training and capacity building on organising integrated projects: tools and instruments for Department of Administration officials under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Liberia. I delivered the module “Identifying the right stakeholders is essential” to enhance the capacity of Department of Administration officials under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Liberia.


· 29th Aug. 2021 - 5th Oct. 2021: CETraC Lead Consultant, consultancy services to conduct training and capacity building on Project Management for Development for the Ministry of Finance & Economic Planning (MoFEP) and the Ministry of Food & Agriculture (MoFA). I developed the Project Management for Development Module and trained fifty-seven (57) staff members from both ministries.


· 01st Sept. 2021 - 30th Sept. 2021: UNDP Consultant, consultancy services to conduct assessment of medical and non-medical home-based care, personal assistance and support services for persons with disabilities for the Six Municipalities in the Western Region of Ghana.  I carried out the study on the Assessment of medical and non-medical home-based care, personal assistance and support services for persons with disabilities for the Six Municipalities (Shama Municipal Assembly, Ahanta West Municipal Assembly, Tarkwa Nsuam Municipal, Effia Kwesimitsim Municipal & Sekondi Metropolitan Assembly) in the Western Region of Ghana and made recommendations for improvement.


· 10th Oct. 2021 - 20th Oct. 2021: UNDP Consultant, consultancy services to conduct a Market Study on Home-based Care Services for Persons with Disabilities, Elderly Persons and persons who are sick in the Northern Region of Ghana. I led and facilitated the international consultants’ team that conducted a market Study on Home-based Care Services for People with Disabilities, the Elderly, and people with illnesses in the northern region of Ghana.


· 03rd Nov. 2021 - 30th Nov. 2021: World Bank Consultant, consultancy services to conduct Assessment of Implementation Model of the World Bank-AfDB-IFAD “Rural Financial Services Project”. To improve the implementation and outcome of their future interventions, I reviewed the implementation procedures for the “Rural Financial Services Project” and made recommendations for improvements.


· 01st Dec. 2021 - 05th Dec. 2021: Consultant, consultancy services to conduct Oil and gas Financial Due Diligence & Modelling Training and Capacity Building for Ghana National Gas Company Limited. I developed a training manual and trained thirty-eight (38) staff from the commercial and business development unit.


· 20th Nov. 2021 - 23rd Nov. 2021: WordBank Consultant provides consultancy services to conduct Communication and Writing Skills Training and Capacity Building for the Ghana Energy Commission.  I developed a training manual and trained fifteen (15) staff from the public affairs unit.


· 08th Nov. 2021 - 13th Nov. 2021: CETraC Consultant, Oil & Gas Modelling and Energy Finance Analytics Training & Capacity Building for the Government of Ghana Through Ministry of Finance & Economic Planning (MoFEP), Ministry of Energy (MoE), Ghana Gas Company, Ghana National Petroleum Company, Ghana Energy Commission, Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), Petroleum Commission, Auditor General Office, and National Petroleum Authority (NPA). I developed a training manual and trained one hundred fifty (150) staff members from Ghana's various energy sectors.


· 10th Jan. 2020 - 20th Dec 2020: GoG Consultant, consultancy services to conduct Nationwide Project Management Capacity Building for the Ghana Prison Service (GPS). Development of the Infrastructure Project Management Training Module and establishing the Project Management Unit for the Ghana Prison Service.


· Jan. 2020 - Feb. 2020: GoG Consultant, consultancy services to conduct Project Procurement Capacity Building for the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission.  Development of an Infrastructure Project Procurement Training Module and establishment of a Project Management Unit for the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission.


· 10th April 2019 - 10th June 2019: World Bank Consultant, consultancy services to conduct development of Infrastructure Project Management and Procurement Training Module for Ministry of Planning (2019) for Ministry of Planning.  Develop, train and review the Infrastructure Project Management and Procurement Training Module for Ministry of Planning staff.


· 20th Jan. 2019 - 25th Jan. 2019: Consultant and consultancy services to conduct development of the Infrastructure Project Management and Procurement Training Module, and establish a Project Management Unit for Multisoft Solution Ghana.  Developed, trained, established and reviewed the Infrastructure Project Management and Procurement Training Module and established the Project Management Unit for Multisoft Solution Ghana.


· 20th June 2018 - 10th July 2019: UNDP Project Management Expert, consultancy services to measure Project Management Process for African Project Services Ltd. I manage projects and related specific activities within time, budget and quality constraints. Ensure scope, schedule, and costs are reasonable and achievable. Allocate work among team members and provide guidance regularly.


· 15th April 2017 - 28th June 2017: AfD Consultant. Evaluation of Development Support to Enhance the Capacity of Ghana to Prevent and Respond to Girl Child Violence in the Northern Part of Ghana. I carried out a national project implementation review focused on project procurement procedures, supply, corruption, and evaluation of the funded project for electoral peace.


· 20th Jun 2017 - 20th Dec. 2018: UNDP Project Consultant & Expert, consultancy services to research relationships built on public- and private-sector partners' needs, capabilities, communication channels and PPP financing for Indian Project Development Services.  Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of scheduled activities, budget, communication, and visibility plans to facilitate better understanding among partners and program progress. Also, assist in developing visibility materials, such as leaflets, website updates, and sharing stories for special events.


· 08th Sept. 2017 - 30th Dec. 2017: USAID Project Consultant, consultancy services to conduct Evaluation of Ghana Country Project and Programming Framework for 2015-2017 through HAASST Consultant. Reviewed the Country Project Procurement Programme and carried out an Evaluation and, based on the findings, made recommendations for the next Country Programme


· 10th Jan. 2017 - 16th Nov 2020: USAID Project Specialist Member, consultancy services to conduct Common Country Assessment for Ghana. Was a member of the two-member team that reviewed Ghana’s Education development trends in terms of the 2017-2020 USA EDU Development Assessment Framework for Ghana and made recommendations for the EDU’s development support framework in Ghana in 2017-2020


· 10th Jan. 2015 - 20th Dec. 2015: DPM Project Specialist, consultancy services to conduct Project Management and monitoring of procurement of goods and services.  Undertook extensive consultancy assignments for clients in economic development management, project procurements and management, monitoring and evaluation, strategic management and organisation development, business development, etc.


· 18th Feb. 2015 - 20th Aug. 2015: UNDP Project Consultant/ Expert, consultancy services to implement Rural Water Projects for Rural Urban Communities in the Western Region. As a project management consultant, I manage projects using specialised skills and knowledge to help companies make the best possible business decisions for this project.


· 27th Jan. 2014 - 30th June 2014: EU Consultant, consultancy services to conduct Research Analysing the Economic, Social, and Environmental Impact of the Lavender Hill Project, its Viability and Payback Period. Compliance with company procedures and EU procurement procedures and rules; Preparation and review of specifications, receipts of bids, quotations, checking of bills, and invoices; Comparison of costs and evaluation of the quality and suitability of supplies, materials and services

Academic & Research Committee Served

  • Member, Academic Review Committee (15th January 2025 – 28thFebruary 2025), Knutsford University, Bamako Road, East Legon, Accra, Ghana.
  • Member of Examination Committee (January 2024 - Present), Knutsford University, Bamako Road, East Legon, Accra, Ghana.
  • Member, Academic Board (January 2024 - Present), Knutsford University, Bamako Road, East Legon, Accra, Ghana.
  • Chairman, Knutsford Business School Board (January 2024 - Present), Knutsford University, Bamako Road, East Legon, Accra, Ghana.
  • Member, Admission Board (January 2024 - Present), Knutsford University, Bamako Road, East Legon, Accra, Ghana.
  • Member, PhD Advisory Committee (PAC), (August 2022 - Present), School of Business Management (Distance and Blended Learning Programme), Texila American University (TAU), Lot 24-42, Plantation, Providence, East Bank Demerara, Georgetown, Guyana.
  • External Examiner (Ph.D. & Master's) (August 2022 - Present) School of Business Management (Distance and Blended Learning Programme), Texila American University (TAU), Lot 24-42, Plantation, Providence, East Bank Demerara, Georgetown, Guyana.
  • PhD. Research Supervisor - Thesis (August 2022 - Present) School of Business Management (Distance and Blended Learning Programme), Texila American University (TAU), Lot 24-42, Plantation, Providence, East Bank Demerara, Georgetown, Guyana.
  • External Thesis Assessor (June 2022 – August 2024), Research & Graduate School, African University College of Communication (AUCC), Discovery House, No.2 Jones Nelson Link, Off Kojo Thompson Road, Adabraka-Accra, Ghana.
  • External Examiner (June 2022 - August 2024), Research & Graduate School, African University College of Communication (AUCC), Discovery House, No.2 Jones Nelson Link, Off Kojo Thompson Road, Adabraka-Accra, Ghana.
  • Research Supervisor (June 2022 - August 2024), Research & Graduate School, African University College of Communication (AUCC), Discovery House, No.2 Jones Nelson Link, Off Kojo Thompson Road, Adabraka-Accra, Ghana.
  • Member (May 2022 - Present), Thesis Defence Committee, Faculty of Technology, Management and Applied Sciences, Universidad Empresarial (UNEM) de Costa Rica (Business University of Costa Rica), Costa Rica
  • Chairman, Professional Academics & Examination Committee, Institute of Project Management Professionals (IPMP) Ghana, March 2020 – Date
  • Chairman, Professional Academics Development Committee, Institute of Project Management Professionals (IPMP) Ghana, March 2020 – Date
  • Member (September 2017 - October 2021), Thesis Defence Committee, Faculty of Technology, Management and Applied Sciences, Universidad Empresarial (UNEM) de Costa Rica (Business University of Costa Rica), Costa Rica
  • Member of Quality Assurance Committee, Golden Sunbeam International College of Science & Technology, April 2014 – June 2016
  • Editor Board Member, Dama Academic Scholarly & Scientific Research Society, 2016 – Present
  • Member of Editorial Board for Reviewers, Worldwide Journal of Multi-disciplinary, 15th September 2014 - Present
  • Member of Editorial Board for Reviewers, Journal of Economics and International Business Management, 15th September 2014 – 25th November 2015
  • Member of Editorial Board for Reviewers, Net Journal of Social Sciences, June 2014 – December 2015
  • Chair Member of Content Development Committee for the Development of Course Content, Quaza Solution Learning Management System, 20th January 2015 – August 2015
  • Member of Committee for Development of programs for School of Business, Golden Sunbeam International College of Science & Technology, 20th May 2015 – 30th May 2015

Conference, Workshops, & Seminars

  • Three (3) days Grant-Writing Capacity-Building Workshop Held on 8th – 9th September 2025 at the AfDB Centre of Excellence, CUCRID Building, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria Organised by Covenant University (CU) and The Education Collaboration (TEC) 2025
  • Four (4) days Project Management Boot Camp at Sakawa Conference Hall, University of Cape Coast, organised by Institute of Project Management Professionals (IPMP Ghana) and Institution of Engineering Technology (IET Gh) (2nd – 5th September, 2025).
  • Three (3) days Project Management Professionals Project Management & Research Boot Camp at ISSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana, sponsored by Project Management Professionals Ghana (19th – 21stOctober, 2024).
  • One (1) day “Workshop on Graduate Employability Skills Framework” organised for Tertiary Education Institutions (TEI) in Ghana held by Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) at Oaka Plazzer Hotel, Spintex, Accra (26th April 2024).
  • One (1) day “Sensitisation Workshop on Total Quality Management for Rectors and Quality Managers & Officers of Tertiary Institution” by Council of Independent University (CIU) at Miklin Hotel, East Legon, Accra (29thFebruary 2024)
  • Two (2) days Project Management Professionals Annual Conferences “Maximising Project Management Professionals Influence on Project Sustainability” organised by the Institute of Project Management Professionals, Ghana at ISSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana and sponsored by Project Management Professionals Ghana (6th – 7th October, 2023).
  • Three (3) days Project Management Professionals Project Management & Research Boot Camp at the University of Cape Coast, Graduate School (23rdAugust 2023 – 25th August 2023)
  • A (1) day Project Management Professionals Conference on Building a Sustainable Environment Through Digitalisation: The Role of Project Management Professionals at ISSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana (15thOctober 2022)
  • Three (3) days working Seminar on Agile Methodology Challenges, Best Practices, & Digital Transformation Success Stories organised by the Institute of Project Management Professionals Ghana at the African Regent Hotel, Accra (26th February - 28th February 2022).
  • Five (5) days working workshop on Oil & Gas Project Management (Training & Capacity Building) organised by the Centre for Excellence, state-owned enterprises(CETraC Limited) and Ghana National Gas Company Limited at Golden Tuli Hotel (6th February - 15th February 2022).
  • Five (5) days working seminar on Oil & Gas Financial Due Diligence & Modelling (Training & Capacity Building) organised by the Centre for Excellent Training & Consultancy (CETraC Limited) and Ghana National Gas Company Limited at Golden Tuli Hotel (December 1 - December 5, 2021)
  • Three (3) days working workshop on Communication and Writing Skills (Training & Capacity Building) organised by the Centre for Excellent Training & Consultancy (CETraC Limited) and Ghana Energy Commission (November 20th - November 23, 2021)
  • Five (5) days working seminar on Oil & Gas Modelling and Energy Finance Analytics (Training & Capacity Building) organised by the Centre for Excellent Training & Consultancy (CETraC Limited) and the Ministry of Finance at Airport View Hotel, Accra (November 8 - November 13, 2021)
  • A (1) day Project Management Professionals Conference on Transforming the Impact of Covid-19 Global Economy: Project Management Strategies & Competencies”, organised by the Institute of Project Management Professionals, Ghana and sponsored by Project Management Professionals Ghana, at ISSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana (October 9, 2021).
  • A three (3) days training on Conducting Value for Money Assessment and Procurement Auditing, organised by the Office of the Head of Civil Service and sponsored by the African Development Bank at African Regent Hotel, Accra (September 2018)
  • Two (2) days of practical training on the Public Financial Management Act and its implications, organised by the Ministry of Education for the directors of the ministry at the Marriott Hotel, Accra (June 2018)
  • A one-week Practical training in Supply Chain Management organised by the Crown Agents in London, UK, at ISSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana (November 2017)
  • A two (2) day workshop on “Achieving value for money through best practice in Public Procurement” organised by the Procurement and Supply Chain Department in the Ghana Civil Service, Marriot Hotel, Accra (October 2016)
  • A day’s workshop on the Amended Public Procurement Act, 914 of 2016, organised by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply in collaboration with the Ghana Civil Service, Marriot Hotel, Accra (August 2016)
  • Delivered a speech on the topic “The Causes of Project Failure and Abandonment of Project Deliverables” at the 2017 Project Management Professionals Annual Conference (6th January 2018), titled “Infrastructure on Socio-Economic Development in Ghana”, chaired by Prof. Dr. Goski Alabi, at ISSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana.
  • Project Management Specialist (1st July 2017), Organiser: Institute of Project Management Professionals, Facilitator: David Ackah, Dr Frank Boateng, PhD., & Asare Bediako Adams, at Graduate School, KNUST, Kumasi.
  • Preparing Project Contract (24th June 2017), Organiser: Institute of Project Management Professionals, Facilitator: Frank Mante, Daniel Amuyaw Addo, & Ebenezer Essilfe-Baiden, at ISSER Conference Hall, University of Ghana
  • Project Management Applications & Software Training, (25th March 2017) Organiser: Institute of Project Management Professionals, Facilitator: Dr Samuel Amoako, PhD at Accra Technical University Conference Hall

Board & Committee Served

  • Entity Committee Member, State Interest & Governance Authority, Republic of Ghana, 2020 – Date
  • Entity Committee Member, Ministry of Planning, Accra, Republic of Ghana, 2017 – 2020
  • Member, Board of Directors, Centre for Excellent Training & Consultancy (CETraC Limited), March 2017 – Date
  • Member, Governing Council, Institute of Project Management Professionals (IPMP) Ghana, March 2020 – Date
  • Executive Director and Executive Board Member, Institute of Project Management Professionals Ghana, 2020 - Date
  • Chairman, Professional Academics & Examination Committee, Institute of Project Management Professionals (IPMP) Ghana, March 2020 – Date
  • Chairman, Professional Academics Development Committee, Institute of Project Management Professionals (IPMP) Ghana, March 2016 – 2020
  • Member, Governing Council, Institute of Project Management Professionals (IPMP) Ghana, March 2016 – March 2020
  • President and Executive Board Member, Institute of Project Management Professionals (IPMP) Ghana, March 2016 – March 2020
  • Chairman of Committee for Organizing African Singles & Married Seminar, Covenant Singles and Married Ministries, 10th November 2015 – 28th November 2015

Community & National Service

  • Executive Director, Institute of Project Management Professionals Ghana, 2020 - Date
  • President, Esiama Secondary Technical School Old Student Association, 2017 - 2021
  • Board Member, Esiama Secondary Technical School Board, 2017 – 2021
  • President, Institute of Project Management Professionals Ghana, April 2016 – Oct 2020
  • Main Speaker, Project Management Seminar for the youth of Nzemah, Western College of Technology, 25th December 2017
  • Main Speaker, Seminar held for Youth of Nzemah Land, Deg Change Association, 10th July, 2017

Key Experience Or Qualifications

  • I have over eight years of experience conducting research in management studies, project management, procurement, and project appraisal in various regions of West African countries. Additionally, I possess extensive expertise in virtual teaching platforms and have been actively involved in project implementation and community development initiatives.


  • My professional background includes over seven years of managing programs, project development and planning, integrated urban and community development, renewable energy projects, and both public and private sector initiatives in collaboration with international organizations such as the World Bank, European Union (EU), DANIDA, GoG, GIZ, USAID, UNDP, TVET, Ministry of Finance, m4edu, Ministry of Planning, State Interest & Governance Authority, Ghana Gas, etc.


  • With over 15 years of experience in project-based roles, I specialise in identifying project needs, planning, sourcing resources, applying Microsoft Project application principles, managing project records, and developing communication and dissemination strategies. I am skilled in reporting, documentation, publication, and the preparation of audio-visual materials related to the conservation and development fields.


  • My expertise includes managing diverse suppliers and service providers, conducting market research, and monitoring project performance to align with donor norms and procedures for donor-sponsored projects and programs. I also possess exceptional proficiency in English.

Selected Articles Publication

  • Ackah, D., Adu-Gyamfi, L., & Agboyi, M. R. (2014). “Implementation of Budget and its Preparations in the Private Organisation,” International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), Volume 18, Number 2, pp. 374 – 411
  • Attafuah, E. D. & Ackah, D., (2020) “The repercussions facing the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE)” Finance & Management Engineering Journal of Africa, Volume 2, Issue 11, pp.11-14
  • Ackah, D., (2016). “The Poor Mindset of Citizens on Maintenance Aspect of Infrastructure Projects in Most Developing Countries as Compared to the Advanced Countries” A Study in Ghana, Dama International Journal of Researchers (DIJR), Volume 1, Issue 12, pp. 39 - 58
  • Ofori, I., Ackah, D., & Adwapa, F. (2022) “Examining the Role of Governance and Organisational Justice on Social Capital Formation in Buyer-Supplier Relationships” Dama Academic Scholarly Journal of Researchers, Volume 9, Issue 8, pp.80-104
  • Obiri-Yeboah, H., Ackah, D., & Agboyi, M. R. (2015), “Value of Internal Control System as a Quality Control Mechanism in Public Organisations” World Wide Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Volume 1, Issue 4, pp.10-20
  • Attafuah, E. D. & Ackah, D., (2022) “Examination of Project Management Practices on Public Sector Organisations in an Emerging Economy” Project Management Scientific Journal, Volume 6, Issue 9, pp. 01-32
  • Attafuah, E. D. & Ackah, D., (2022) “Impact of Project Management Practices on Evaluating Project Performance: Evidence from GETFund and District Assembly Common Fund” Project Management Scientific Journal, Volume 6, Issue 9, pp. 33-91
  • Amewuda, A. & Ackah, D., (2021) “Investigating the Effect of Tax on the Sustainability of SMEs in Ga-West Municipal Assembly” Finance & Management Engineering Journal of Africa, Volume 3, Issue 06, pp.01-26
  • Omane-Addo, F. & Ackah, D., (2021) “A Study of Internal Controls System of the Ghana Prisons Service” Dama Academic Scholarly Journal of Researchers, Volume 6, Issue 9, pp. 45-58
  • Amewuda, A. & Ackah, D., (2021) “Challenges Facing the Growth of SMEs in Ga-West Municipal Assembly” Finance & Management Engineering Journal of Africa, Volume 3, Issue 06, pp.40-45
  • Omane-Addo, F. & Ackah, D., (2021) “Illicit Drug Use Among Inmates in Ghana Prisons: A Case Study of Ghana Prisons Service” Dama Academic Scholarly Journal of Researchers, Volume 6, Issue 9, pp. 25-31
  • Ackah, D., (2020). “The Distinction between Project Failure and Project Management Failure” Dama Academic Scholarly Journal of Researchers (DASJR), Volume 5, Issue 4, pp.01-13.
  • Ackah, D., (2020). “Effects of Project Failure and Abandonment” Project Management Scientific Journal, Volume 4, Issue 4, pp.14-31.
  • Attafuah, E. D. & Ackah, D., (2020) “Corporate failure forecast: evidence from registered corporations in Ghana” Finance & Management Engineering Journal of Africa, Volume 2, Issue 11, pp.15-19
  • Ackah, D., (2020). “Causes and Negative Effects of Abandoned Projects in Ghana” Dama Academic Scholarly Journal of Researchers (DASJR), Volume 5, Issue 4, pp.14-25.
  • Ackah, D., (2020). “The Influences on Ghanaian Government Project Failure” Dama Academic Scholarly Journal of Researchers (DASJR), Volume 5, Issue 4, pp.26-36.
  • Ackah, D., Sammo, A., & Hammond, K.S. (2019). “Leadership Development and Changing, An Organisational Leadership Model for Marginalised Urban Communities in Ghana” Dama Academic Scholarly Journal of Researchers (DASJR), Volume 4, Issue 2, pp.38 - 49
  • Addo, K., S., & Ackah, D. (2019). “Investigating Government Project Auditing Practices, the Means of Measuring & Monitoring the Progress of Projects in the Ministry of Local Government of Ghana, Using Project Monitory & Evaluation Model” Project Management Scientific Journal, Volume 1, Issue 7, pp.01-33
  • Adablah, C., & Ackah, D., (2020). “Compounding Intervals, Interest Rate and the Consequences of Negative Interest Rates in Corporate Finance” Finance & Management Engineering Journal of Africa (FMEJ), Volume 2, Issue 3, pp.14 – 30
  • Essilfie-Baiden, E., & Ackah, D. (2019). “Analysing the Impact of Project Misalignment with Business Objectives on the Overall Project Performance in the Greater Accra Construction Sub-Region of Ghana Using the Total Quality Management Model, Project Management Scientific Journal, Volume 1, Issue 7, pp.46-73
  • Adablah, C., & Ackah, D., (2020). “How Governments Around the World are Bankrupting Future Generations for Present Consumption” Finance & Management Engineering Journal of Africa (FMEJ), Volume 2, Issue 3, pp.31 - 40
  • Nsiah-Asamoah, E., P., & Ackah, D., (2019). Financing a Public-Private Partnership Project: The Case of the Accra Sewerage System, Dama Academic Scholarly Journal of Researchers (DASJR), Volume 4, Issue 1, pp.17 - 40
  • Hammond, K. S., & Ackah, D. (2019). Analysing Risk Management Tasks in Project Implementation in Ghana, Dama Academic Scholarly Journal of Researchers (DASJR), Volume 4, Issue 1, pp.41 – 64
  • Ackah, D., (2018). “Concerned Projects in Constructions Due to Scarce Risk Administration, IPMP Journal of Management & Science (IPMP-JMS), Volume 2, Issue 6, pp.01 - 16
  • Ackah, D., (2017). “Why Many Government Projects in Africa Fail to Complete, IPMP Journal of Management & Science (IPMP-JMS), Volume 1, Issue 10, pp. 63 - 71
  • Ackah, D., (2016). “The Significance of Infrastructure in a Country’s Growth, Dama International Journal of Researchers (DIJR), Volume 1, Issue 11, pp. 39 – 59
  • Ackah, D., Ackah, E., Agboyi, M. R., & Obiri-Yeboah, (2016). “The Effects of Applied Business Ethics on Consumers' Perceptions in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Sector, Dama International Journal of Researchers (DIJR), Volume 1, Issue 1, pp. 20-40
  • Ackah, D., & Obiri-Yeboah, H., (2016). “Total Quality Management in the Energy Sector in Ghana, Dama International Journal of Researchers (DIJR), Volume 1, Issue 2, pp. 67-86
  • Ackah, D., & Agboyi, A. R. (2016). “The survey on the current state of Procurement Practice & Development in Organisations across Africa, Dama International Journal of Researchers (DIJR), Volume 1, Issue 2, pp. 85-128
  • Ackah, D., Agboyi, A. R., & Obiri-Yeboah, H. (2016). “Assessing Trade Scam in Tracking down Activities in Public Sector Organisation, Dama International Journal of Researchers (DIJR), Volume 1, Issue 1, pp. 47-69, 2016
  • Ackah, D., Ackah, E., Agboyi, M. R., & Obiri-Yeboah, (2016). “Procuring Computers & Accessories Using Competitive Tendering, Dama International Journal of Researchers (DIJR), Volume 1, Issue 1, pp. 9-35
  • Agboyi, M. R., & Ackah, D. (2016). “Effective Supplier Development in the Achievement of Corporate Goal, Dama International Journal of Researchers (DIJR), Volume 1, Issue 1, pp. 101-139
  • Agboyi, M. R., Monday, D. S., & Kweku-Benn, S. M. (2016). & Ackah, D., (2016). “The Impact of Effective Inventory Control in the Private Sector Organisation in the Private Sector, Dama International Journal of Researchers (DIJR), Volume 1, Issue 6, pp. 32- 64, 2016
  • Ackah, D., Kondegri-Pangka, M., & Agboyi, A., R., (2015). “The Role and Impact of Rural Banking on SME’s (Small and Medium Enterprises)”, Global Journal of Management Studies and Researches (GJMSR), Volume 1, Number 5, pp. 311 – 323
  • Agboyi, M. R., & Ackah, D. (2015), “The Impact of Warehousing on Customer Satisfaction”, World Wide Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Volume 1, Issue 5, pp.09-20
  • Ackah, D., Adu-Gyamfi, L., & Agboyi, M. R. (2015). “The Impact of Trade Liberalisation on Import Composition,” Global Journal of Management Studies and Research (GJMSR), Volume 1, Number 5, pp. 273 – 290
  • Ackah, D., Agboyi, M. R., & Adu-Gyamfi, L. (2014). “An Investigation of Yam Ingestion Customs in Ghanaian Urban Communities,” International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), Volume 17, Number 2, pp. 374 – 411
  • Ackah, D., (2014). “The Impact of Motivation on Employee Performance in the Manufacturing Industry”, Global Journal of Management Studies and Research (GJMSR), Volume 1, Number 5, pp. 291- 310, 2014,
  • Ackah, D., Agboyi, M. R., & Adu-Gyamfi, L. (2014). “Competitive tendering, an effective tool in ensuring value for money in the public sector,” Global Journal of Management Studies and Research (GJMSR), Volume1, Number 4, pp. 108 - 185
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