Dr. David Boansi

Country of current residence

Ghana

Current position

Lecturer

Current institute employer

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana

Since

August 2020

Website current institute
Degrees / expertise

MSc. Food and Resource Economics (University of Bonn, Germany) MSc. Rural Development and Agribusiness (Corvinus University of Budapest)

Supervisors of
doctoral work

Prof. Dr. Joachim von Braun (Center for Development Research (ZEF), University of Bonn); Prof. Dr. Thomas Heckelei (Institute of Food and Resource Economics, University of Bonn)

Advisor at ZEF

Dr. Justice Akpene Tambo

2024

Boansi, D., Owusu, V., Donkor, E..  2024.  Impact of integrated soil fertility management on maize yield, yield gap and income in northern Ghana.  Sustainable Futures, 7   : 100185   . (Open Access)   Download [PDF]
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Ma, W. Zhou, X., Boansi, D., Horlu, G.S.A., Owusu, V..  2024.  Adoption and intensity of agricultural mechanization and their impacts on non-farm employment of rural women.  World Development, 173   : 106434   . Further Information
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Sangber-Dery,G.-M., Tham-Agyekum, E.K., Ankuyi, F., Bakang,J.-E. A., Lartey, N.N.L., Okorley, E.L., Jones, E.O., Boansi, D..  2024.  Farm operation injuries among cocoa famers in Ghana: Investigating the causes, choice of treatment and compliance to safety standards.  African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development , . (Open Access)   Further Information

2023

Ankuyi, F., Tham-Agyekum, E.K., Ankrah, D., Oduro-Owusu, A.Y., Bakang, J-E.A., Boansi, D., Asirifi, S..  2023.  Beyond certification: Investigating the nexus between compliance with sustainable agriculture standard and livelihood assets of certified smallholder cocoa farmers in Ghana.  Cogent Food & Agriculture, 9   : 2256556   . (Open Access)   Further Information
Asempah, M.K., Wongnaa, C.A., Boansi, D., Abokyi, E., Mensah, N.O.  2023.  Why cassava processors will patronize mechanized cassava peeling machine service.  Italian Review of Agricultural Economics, 78   : 79-96   . Further Information
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Boansi, D., Owusu, V., Tham-Agyekum, E.K., Wongnaa, C.A., Adom Frimpong, J., Bukari, K.N..  2023.  Responding to harvest failure: Understanding farmers coping strategies in the semi-arid Northern Ghana.  PLoS ONE, 8(4)   . (Open Access)   Further Information
Nunoo, I., Boansi, D., Owusu, V..  2023.  Does the use of cocoa farmlands for artisanal small-scale gold mining really increase household food insecurity? Evidence from Ghana.  Resources Policy, 87, Part A   : 104329   . Further Information
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Tham-Agyekum, E.K., Boansi, D., Wongnaa, C.A., Ankuyi, F., Awunyo-Vitor, D., Bakang, J-E.A., Acheampong, A.O..  2023.  A gender differential analysis of determinants of pesticide application in cocoa system farming of Ghana.  Cogent Social Sciences, 9   : 2256512   . (Open Access)   Further Information
Tham-Agyekum, E.K., Wongnaa, C.A., Kwapong, N.A., Boansi,D., Ankuyi, F., Prah, S., Bakang, J.-E.A., Okorley, E.L., Laten, E.,.  2023.  Impact of children’s appropriate work participation in cocoa farms on household welfare: Evidence from Ghana.  Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 14   : 100901   . (Open Access)   Further Information
Yeboah, I., Asante, O.B., Prah, S., Boansi, D., Tham-Agyekum, E.K., Asante, I.R., Aidoo, R..  2023.  Perception and adoption of food safety practices (FSP) among beef sellers and consumers: Empirical evidence from Ghana.  Cogent Food & Agriculture, 2 (9)   . (Open Access)   Further Information
Zheng, H., Ma, W., Boansi, D., Owusu, V..  2023.  Farmers’ perceptions, adoption and impacts of integrated water management technology under changing climate.  International Journal of Water Resources Development, https://doi.org/10.1080/07900627.2023.2196351   . Further Information

2021

Boansi, D., Owusu, V., Tambo, J.A., Donkor, E., Asante, B.O..  2021.  Rainfall shocks and household welfare: Evidence from northern Ghana.  Agricultural Systems, 194   : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2021.103267   . Further Information

2019

Boansi D.  2019.  Extreme weather events in Sudan savanna Region of West Africa: agricultural impacts and adaptation.  Doctoral Thesis at  Faculty of Agriculture, University of Bonn.  Further Information
Boansi D., Tambo J.A. and Müller, M.  2019.  Intra-seasonal risk of agriculturally-relevant weather extremes in West African Sudan Savanna.  Theoretical and Applied Climatology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00704-018-2384-x, 135   : 355–373   . Further Information
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2017

Boansi D., Tambo J.A. and Müller M..  2017.  Analysis of farmers’ adaptation to weather extremes in West African Sudan Savanna.  Weather and Climate Extremes , 16   : 1-13   . (Open Access)   Further Information
Boansi, D..  2017.  Effect of Climatic and Non-Climatic Factors on Cassava Yields in Togo: Agricultural Policy Implications.  Climate, 5 (2),   : 28. doi:10.3390/cli5020028   . (Open Access)   Further Information
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Chen W, Lau CKM, Boansi D and Bilgin MH.  2017.  Effects of trade cost on the textile and apparel market: evidence from Asian countries.  Journal of The Textile Institute, 108 (6)   : 971-986   . Further Information
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2016

Boansi, D.  2016.  Gradually “Disappearing”: A Look at the Status of Area Harvested of Millet in Togo, Determinants and Policy Implications.  Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 9(1)   : 1-16. DOI : 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/22603   . (Open Access)   Download [PDF | 1.06MB]
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Lau,C.K.M, Lin,Z., Boansi,D.,Ma,J..  2016.  The Lack of Market Integration in the Chinese Beer and Wine Markets: Evidence from Stationarity Test.  In: Ignazio Cabras, David Higgins, David Preece (eds.): Brewing, Beer and Pubs: A Global Perspective. Palgrave Macmillan (978-1-137-46617-4 (ISBN))/Springer.   123-144.  Further Information
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2015

Boansi D. and Favour R.M..  2015.  Why the Persistent Increase in Ghana’s Rice Imports? Prescriptions for Future Rice Policy.  Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 7(4)   : 1-21 . DOI: 10.9734/AJAEES/2015/18834   . (Open Access)   Download [PDF | 614.76KB]
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2014

Boansi D..  2014.  Comparative Performance of Agricultural Export Trade: During and Post-Agricultural Diversification Project in Ghana.  British Journal of Economics, Management and Trade, 4(10)   : 1501-1511. DOI: 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/10715   . Download [PDF]
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Boansi D..  2014.  Yield response of rice in Nigeria: A co-integration analysis.  American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, 2 (2)   : 15-24. DOI: 10.11648/j.ajaf.20140202.11   . Download (english) [PDF]
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Boansi, D., Lokonon, B.O.K., Appah, J..  2014.  Cotton Lint Export Trade in the Midst of Distortion: What are the Competitiveness Statuses of Major Players in the Industry? Case of 12 Selected Countries.  British Journal of Economics, Management and Trade, 4(12).   : 1785-1803. DOI: 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/11913   . Download [PDF | 309.27KB]
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Boansi, D., Lokonon, B.O.K., Appah, J..  2014.  Determinants of Agricultural Export Trade: Case of Fresh Pineapple Exports from Ghana.  British Journal of Economics, Management and Trade, 4(11)   : 1736-1754. DOI: 10.9734/BJEMT/2014/10773   . Download [PDF | 612.89KB]
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Boansi, D., Lokonon, B.O.K., Appah, J..  2014.  Co-integration Analysis of the Determinants of Cotton Lint Exports from Mali.  Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 3(6)   : 544-561. DOI : 10.9734/AJAEES/2014/11440   . Download [PDF | 356.04KB]
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2013

Boansi, D..  2013.  Response of rice output to price and non-price factors in Ghana. Journal of Advanced Research in Economics and International Business, (Volume 1, Winter), 2(2):118-125. Doi:10.14505/jareib.v1.2(2).05.  Download (english) [PDF]
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Boansi, D..  2013.  Acreage response of rice in Cote d'Ivoire: Macro-level response and some policy implications. Int. J. Agric. Policy. Res. 1(9):288-297. Nov 4, 2013.  Download (english) [PDF]
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Boansi, David.  2013.  Rice yields in Ghana:Macro-level response and some prescriptions.  Int. J. Agric Policy Res., 1(9):270-276. November   . Download (english) [PDF]
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Boansi, David.  2013.  Competitiveness and determinants of cocoa exports from Ghana..  . Int. J. Agric Policy Res. 1(9):236-254. November.   Download (english) [PDF]
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Boansi, David.  2013.  Rice Production in Ghana: Past, Present and Future. ISBN-13: 978-3-659-49822-0, ISBN-10:365949822X, EAN:9783659498220.  LAMBERT Academic Publishing. Germany. Further Information
Boansi, David and Crentsil, Christian.  2013.  Competitiveness and determinants of coffee exports, producer price and production for Ethiopia. Journal of Advanced Research in Economics and International Business.  Download (english) [PDF]
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Additionals, Curriculum Vitae
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CV_BoansiD_2023_DB.pdf [PDF | 268.76KB]

Research themes
  • Land use and food security
  • Environmental and climate change
  • Global development and trade
  • Economic change and vulnerability
  • Gender
  • Food and nutrition
  • Macroeconomic Issues
  • Agriculture, land use, climate change
Research countries
  • Burkina Faso
  • Ghana
Degrees

MSc. Food and Resource Economics (University of Bonn, Germany) MSc. Rural Development and Agribusiness (Corvinus University of Budapest)

Contacts

+233559010979 

Doctoral research funded by

BMBF/West African Science Service Center on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL)

Supervisors of
doctoral work

Prof. Dr. Joachim von Braun (Center for Development Research (ZEF), University of Bonn); Prof. Dr. Thomas Heckelei (Institute of Food and Resource Economics, University of Bonn)

Advisor at ZEF

Dr. Justice Akpene Tambo

David Boansi

Former Junior Researcher

Private website:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=7dXoRosAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&

Former Division/Group:
Economic and Technological Change

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