Hamdiyah Alhassan (PhD) is a Senior lecturer at the Department of Applied Economics. She is the Director of Kazuhiko Takeuchi Centre for Sustainability and Resilience and lectures in Environmental and Resource Economics, Advanced Mathematics for Economists and Mathematics for Economists. She is a development economist with interests in environmental and energy/resources economics and policy, sustainable solid waste management, green finance and behaviour and climate change adaption and mitigation.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma In Education. University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana. 2020-2021
PhD Development Studies. University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana. 2013-2017
M.phil. Economics. University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana. 2008-2010
BSc. Civil Engineering. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. 2000-2004
Ansah, I. G. K., Hamdiyah, A., & Donkoh, S. A (2014). Tailor-Made Econometrics with Applications Tamale, Ghana, MUETPRESS ISBN: 978-9988-2-0564-5 160p.
Alhassan H., Kwakwa P.A., Dagunga G. (2021).“Waste Not, Want Not”: Assessing the Determinants of Food Waste Separation and Reuse in Ghana. In: Adae E.K., Kosiba J.P.B., Hinson R.E., Twum K.K., Newman N., Nutsugah F.F. (eds) Responsible Management in Emerging Markets. Sustainable Development Goals Series. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-76563-7_10.
Kwakwa, P.A., Aboagye, S., and Alhassan, H. (2015). Towards Energy Sustainability in Ghana: A Review of the Empirics on Determinants of Energy Consumption. Wiafe, E.D. and Arku, F.S. In Sustainable Utilization and Management of Natural Resources in the Era of Climate Change. New York, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. ISBN 978-1-63482-896-3, pp. 1-132.
Kwakwa, P.A., Alhassan, H., and Adzawla, W. (2022). Environmental degradation effect on agricultural development: an aggregate and a sectoral evidence of carbon dioxide emissions from Ghana. Journal of Business and Socio-economic Development, https://doi.org/10.1108/JBSED-10-2021-0136.
Nkegbe, P.K., Araar, A., Abu, B.M., Alhassan, H., Ustarz, Y., Setsoafia, E.D., and Abdul-Wahab, S. (2022). Nonfarm activity and market participation by farmers in Ghana. Agricultural and Food Economics, 10(4), 1-23. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40100-022-00210-1.
Alhassan, H., Kwakwa, P.A., and Donkoh, S.A. (2022). The interrelationships among financial development, economic growth and environmental sustainability: evidence from Ghana. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-17963-9.
Abdallah, S., Alhassan, H., and Donkoh, S.A. (2021). Participation in “Planting for Food and Jobs” programme and commercialization among maize farm households in Savelugu municipality, Ghana. Ghana Journal of Development Studies, 18(2), 1-24. DOI//http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/gjds.v18i2.1.
Owusu-Sekyere, E., Alhassan, H., and Jengre, E. (2021). Urban growth, fuel service station disasters and policy compliance in Ghana. Ghana Journal of Development Studies, 18(2), 25 47. DOI//http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/gjds.v18i2.2.
Kwakwa, A.P., Adzawla, W., Alhassan, H and Achaamah, A. (2021). Natural resources and economic growth: does political regime matter for Tunisia. Journal of Public Affairs; e2707. https://doi.org/10.1002/pa.2707.
Adzawla, W. and Alhassan, H. (2021). Effects of climate adaptation on technical efficiency of maize production in Northern Ghana. Agricultural and Food Economics, 9 (14), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40100-021-00183-7.
Alhassan, H. (2021). The effect of agricultural total factor productivity on environmental degradation in sub-Saharan Africa. Scientific African, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2021.e00740
Alhassan, H., Kwakwa, P.A., and Owusu-Sekyere, E. (2020). Households’ source separation behaviour and solid waste disposal options in Ghana’s Millennium City. Journal of Environmental Management, 259, 110055. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.110055.
Kwakwa, P.A., Alhassan, H. and Adu, G. (2020). Effect of natural resources extraction on energy consumption and carbon dioxide emission in Ghana. International Journal of Energy Sector Management, 14(1), 20-39. doi: 10.1108/IJESM-09-2018-0003.
Kwakwa, P.A. Alhassan, H., and Adzawla, W. (2020). The long-run environmental effect of aquaculture and food trade in Egypt. Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 23 (2), 21-35. doi: 10.15414/raae.2020.23.02.21-35.
Alhassan, H. (2020). Farm households’ flood adaptation practices, resilience and food security in the Upper East region, Ghana. Heliyon, 6, e04167, doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04167.
Alhassan, H., Abu, B.M., and Nkegbe, P. (2020). Access to credit, farm productivity and market participation in Ghana: A conditional mixed process approach. Margin-The Journal of Applied Economic Research, 14(2), 226-246. doi: 10.1177/0973801020904490.
Adzawla, W., Alhassan, H., and Jongare, A.I. (2020). Explaining the effects of socioeconomic and housing characteristics on the choice of toilet facilities among Ghanaian households. Journal of Environment and Public Health, 4036045, doi: 10.1155/2020/4036045.
Kassim Z., Alhassan, H., & Appiah-Adjei, C. (2020). Farm households’ choice of strategies in response to floods in the Builsa-North district, Ghana. Climate and Development, doi: 10.1080/17565529.2020.1801375.
Tetteh Anang, B., Alhassan, H., & Danso-Abbeam, G. (2020). Estimating technology adoption and technical efficiency in smallholder maize production: A double bootstrap DEA approach. Cogent Food and Agriculture, 6:1833421, doi:10.1080/23311932.2020.1833421.
Alhassan, H., Kwakwa, P.A., and Adzawla, W. (2019). Farmers’ choice of adaptation strategies to climate change and variability in arid region of Ghana. Review of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 22(01), 32-40. doi: 10.15414/raae.2019 .22.01. 32-40.
Konja, D.T., Mabe, F.N., and Alhassan, H. (2019). Technical and resource-use efficiency among smallholder rice farmers in Northern Ghana. Cogent Food and Agriculture, 5, 1-15. doi: 10.1080/23311932.2019.1651473.
Ibrahim, N., Mensah, K.T., Alhassan, H., Adzawla, W and Adjei-Mensah, C.(2019). Analysis of smallholder farmers’ perceptions on climate change, preference and willingness-to-pay for seasonal climate forecasts information in Savelugu Municipality, Ghana. Asian Journal of Environment and Ecology, 9(1), 1-11. doi: 10.9734/AJEE/2019/v9i130084.
Kwakwa, P.A. and Alhassan, H. (2018). The effect of energy and urbanisation on carbon dioxide emission: evidence from Ghana. OPEC Energy Review, 42(4), 277-402.
Kwakwa, P.A., Alhassan, H., and Aboagye, S (2018). Environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis in a financial development and natural resource extraction context: evidence from Tunisia. Quantitative Finance and Economics, 2(4), 981-1000. doi: 10.3934/QFE.2018.4.981.
Alhassan, H., Asante, F.A., Oteng-Ababio, M., and Bawakyillenuo, S. (2018). Application of theory of planned behaviour to households’ source separation behaviour in Ghana. Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal, 29(4), 704-721. doi: 10.3934/QFE.2018.4.981.
Alhassan, H., Asante, F.A., Oteng-Ababio, M., and Bawakyillenuo, S. (2017). Do socio-psychological factors influence households’ willingness-to-pay for improved solid waste management services? Evidence from Ghana. International Journal of Green Economics, 11(3/4), 183-203.
Kwakwa, P.A., and Alhassan, H. (2017). Determinants of hydropower generation in Ethiopia. UDS International Journal of Development, 4(2), 107- 123.
Alhassan, H., Donkoh, S.A. and Boateng, V.F. (2017). Households’ willingness to pay for improved solid waste management in Tamale Metropolitan area, Northern Ghana. UDS International Journal of Development, 3(2), 70-81.
Ehiakpor, D.S, Danso-Abbeam, G., Zutah, J. and Alhassan, H. (2016). Adoption of farm management practices by smallholder cocoa farmers in Prestea Huni-Valley District, Ghana. Russian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-economic Sciences, 9(53), 117-124.
Alhassan, H., and Kwakwa, A.P. (2014). When water is scarce: the perception of water quality and effects on the vulnerable. Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development, 04(1), 43-50.
Donkoh, S.A., Alhassan, H., and Nkegbe, P.K. (2014). food expenditure and household welfare in Ghana. African Journal of Food Science, 8(3), 164-175.
Kwakwa, P.A., Wiafe, E.D., and Alhassan, H. (2013). Household energy choice in Ghana. Journal of Empirical Economics, 1(3), 96-103.
Alhassan, H., and Kwakwa, P.A. (2012).The use of mobile phones by small scale farmers in Northern Ghana: benefits and challenges. Journal of Entrepreneurship and Management (JEM), 1(3). 40-45.
Alhassan, H., and Kwakwa, P.A. (2013). Preference for television stations among inhabitants of Akropong Akuapem, Ghana. Online Journal of Communication and Media Technologies, 3, (1), 195-204.
Kwakwa, P.A., and Alhassan, H. (2012). Schooling and working, working and schooling: a descriptive study of the challenges. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2, (6), 186-194.
Alhassan, H., Donkoh, S.A., and Asante, Y. (2012). The determinants of long-term economic growth in Ghana from 1960-2007. Journal of Research in Economics and International Finance (JREIF), 1(5), 141-149.
Donyong, K.K., Donkoh, S.A., and Alhassan, H. (2012). Perceptions of development in the Northern region of Ghana. Journal of Research in Economics and International Finance (JREIF), 1(6), 169-178.
Alhassan, H., and Kwakwa, P.A. (2022). Effect of natural resource extraction and public debt on environmental sustainability. A conference paper presented at the Third International Conference on Irrigation and Agricultural Development, IRAD 2022 Conference. UDS-ICC, Tamale, Ghana, 22nd – 23rd February, 2022.
Alhassan, H., Tetteh, B., and Kwakwa, A.P. (2021). Climate sustainability actions in northern Ghana and its implications on migration. A conference paper presented at the Climate Change and Migration Conference. Wuripe and Sons Royal Lodge , Bole, Savannah Region, Ghana, 25th- 27th November, 2021.
Alhassan, H., Tetteh, B., and Kwakwa, A.P. (2021). Environmental effects of the future of work. A conference paper presented at the Women in Economic Transformation forum. Golden Tulip Hotel, Kumasi, Ghana, 22nd -23rd October, 2021.
Amoakowaa, A., Donkoh, S.A., and Alhassan, H. (2021). Determinants of agricultural productivity in selected Sub-Saharan African countries. A conference paper presented at the 4th Annual Conference of Ghana Association of Agricultural Economists (GAAE). International Conference Center, University for Development Studies, Tamale Campus, Ghana, 4th – 7th August 2021.
Abubakar, S.A., Alhassan, H., and Dagunga, G. (2021). Farmers’ choices of postharvest management practices: determinants and food security implications in the Tolon District of Ghana. A conference paper presented at the 4th Annual Conference of Ghana Association of Agricultural Economists (GAAE). International Conference Center, University for Development Studies, Tamale Campus, Ghana, 4th – 7th August 2021.
Akosikumah, E.A., Alhassan, H., Issahaku, G., Rahaman, A.A., Amikuzuno, J., and Damba, O.T. (2021). Nonfarm activities and household food security in Ghana. A conference paper presented at the 4th Annual Conference of Ghana Association of Agricultural Economists (GAAE). International Conference Center, University for Development Studies, Tamale Campus, Ghana, 4th – 7th August 2021.
Kwakwa, P.A., Alhassan, H., and Asravor R. (2021). The impact of natural resources on carbon dioxide emissions and health outcome in Ghana: does political regime matters? A Conference paper presented at the African Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Inaugural Conference, Virtual, 2nd - 4th August 2021.
Kwakwa, P.A., Alhassan, H., and Asravor R. (2021).Natural resources, carbon dioxide emission and health outcome in Ghana: the role of political regime. A Conference paper presented at the University of Ghana, Department of Economics Alumni Congress and International Conference. Cedi Conference Centre, Department of Economics, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana, 28th -30th July, 2021.
Alhassan, H., Kwakwa, P.A., and Donkoh, S. (2021). The interrelationships among financial development, economic growth and environmental sustainability: evidence from Ghana. A Conference paper presented at the Sustainable Development Conference, 2021 Edition. Volta Hotel, Akosombo, Eastern Region, Ghana, 22nd -25th July, 2021.
Alhassan, H. (2021). The economic effects of climate change on agriculture and job creation in Ghana, the Northern Ghana Example. A Conference paper presented at the Climate Change and Decent Employment Creation in Ghana Conference. Modern City Hotel, Tamale, Ghana, 19th -20th March, 2021.
Yussif, M.M., Ayambila, S.N., and Alhassan, H. (2020). Social networks and farmers’ adoption of integrated soil fertility management in Northern region: A zero-truncated poisson regression approach. A Conference paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Irrigation and Agricultural Development (IRAD 2020). UDS International Conference Centre, Tamale, Ghana, 25 -27 February, 2020.
Abdul-Rahaman, A., Issahaku, G., Amikuzuno, J., Damba, O.T. and Alhassan, H. (2020). Improved rice technology adoption and smallholder production efficiency in Northern Ghana: Sample selection production frontier approach. A Conference paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Irrigation and Agricultural Development (IRAD 2020). UDS International Conference Centre, Tamale, Ghana, 25 -27 February, 2020.
Issahaku, G., Abdul-Rahaman A., Amikuzuno, J., Damba, O.T. and Alhassan, H. (2020).Climate change adaptation impacts on farm performance and multidimensional poverty reduction among farm households in Ghana. A Conference paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Irrigation and Agricultural Development (IRAD 2020). UDS International Conference Centre, Tamale, Ghana, 25 -27 February, 2020.
Adzawla, W. and Alhassan, H. (2019). Effect of climate adaption on technical efficiency of maize production in Northern Ghana. A Conference paper presented at the Ghana Association of Agricultural Economists (GAAE). ISSER Conference facility, Legon-Ghana, 23-26 July, 2019.
Nkegbe , K.P., Araar, A., Abu, B.M., Ustarz, Y., Alhassan, H., Setsofia, E.D. and Abdul-Wahab, S. (2019). Encouraging non-farm work to increase agricultural commercialization in Ghana. A National Conference Policy Paper Presented at the PEP-UDS National Policy Conference, ISSER, University of Ghana, Legon, 21st March, 2019.
Nkegbe, P.K., Alhassan, H., Abu, B.M., Ustarz, Y., Setsoafia, E.D and Abdul-Wahab, S (2018). Rural non-farm engagement and agriculture commercialization in Ghana: complements or competitors? A Conference Paper Presented at the 2018 PEP Annual Conference, Bangalore, India, 7-13 June, 2018.
Alhassan, H., Asante, A.F., Oteng-Ababio, M. and Bawakyillenuo, S. (2018). Households’ Solid Waste disposal and Source Separation Behaviour in Ghana. A Conference Poster Presented at the Annual Collaboration Workshop of the Ghanaian-German Centre for Development Studies, ISSER Conference Facility, Legon-Ghana, 6th November, 2018.
Alhassan, H., Asante, A.F., Oteng-Ababio, M. and Bawakyillenuo, S. (2017). Solid Waste Separation Behaviour among Householders in Ghana. A Conference Paper Presented at the 3rd School of Social Sciences International Conference, ISSER Conference Centre, Legon-Ghana, 5-6 April, 2017.
Alhassan, H., Asante, A.F., Oteng-Ababio, M. and Bawakyillenuo, S. (2016). Institutional Arrangements for Solid Waste Management in Tamale, Ghana. A Conference Paper Presented at the 2016 National Conference of the Ghana Geographical Association. Pastoral Centre, Tamale. 3-5 August, 2016.
Alhassan, H., Asante, A.F., Oteng-Ababio, M. and Bawakyillenuo, S. (2016). Institutional Arrangements for Solid Waste Management in Tamale, Ghana. A Conference Paper Presented at the 2016 National Conference of the Ghana Geographical Association. Pastoral Centre, Tamale. 3-5 August, 2016.
Team member, April 2013. End of Programme Evaluation on “Enhancing Human Security through Developing Local Capacity for Holistic Community-Based Conflict Prevention in Northern Ghana.” (Client: UN Organisations/GoG))
Team member, October, 2011 Mid-Term Monitoring on Enhancing Human Security through Developing Local Capacity for Holistic Community-Based Conflict Prevention in Northern Ghana. Client: UN Organisations/GoG).
Team Member: 2022 to date: Consultant, support to produce evidence briefs and summaries on the following topics (1) Value chain interventions for improving women’s economic empowerment: A mixed-method systematic review, (2) Gender transformative approaches in agriculture for women’s empowerment: A systematic review and (3) Effective agricultural extension methods, approaches and tools that improve women’s access to technology, knowledge and information and equally respond to the needs and demands of gender-differentiated segments of the population. A systematic review. The prime contractor is Campbell Collaboration. It is funded by The CGIAR Generating Evidence and New Directions for Equitable Results (GENDER) Platform.
Team member, 2022 to date: Grant to conduct a study on “Infrastructure’s impact on nutritious diet and women’s economic empowerment. Grant received by International Centre for Evaluation and Development (ICED) and funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Team member, 2017-2019. Grant to undertake a research rural non-farm engagement and agriculture commercialization in Ghana: complements or competitors? Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) project with technical and financial support from PEP. Supported by International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and UKaid.
Team member, 2019: Consultant, to equip Farm Enterprise Advisors and Business Development Advisors with relevant knowledge, appropriate skills and positive entrepreneurial attitude that are critical for facilitating, guiding and coaching their farmers to transform their farm enterprises into profitable and sustainable business entities. It is funded by UK aid from the UK government for the Market Development (MADE) Program for Northern Ghana.
Beneficiary, 2017: Travel grant from Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) to present proposal at the 2017 PEP Annual Conference in Nairobi, Kenya on June 8-14, 2017.
Principal researcher, 2016: Grant to undertake a research to assess households’ willingness to pay and participate in source separation of solid waste in the Accra and Tamale Metropolitan Areas, Ghana. It is funded by Association of African University (AAU).
