Mr Ernest Sogah, University of professional studies, Accra, Ghana
Mr. Sogah is an accomplished academic with expertise in finance, economics, and governance. His research contributions have significantly impacted these fields, making him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With extensive teaching experience, he has dedicated himself to shaping the next generation of scholars while continuing to publish influential work. His research explores complex economic systems, governance structures, and financial markets, bringing valuable insights to both academia and practice. Mr. Sogah’s commitment to education and research highlights his value to the academic community. 📊📚💼🌍🎓
Publication Profile
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EDUCATION
Mr. Sogah is pursuing two Doctor of Philosophy degrees, one in Finance from the University of South Africa and another in Accounting from the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). He holds a Master of Philosophy in Finance from UPSA (2018-2020) and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the same institution (2015-2018). His educational journey includes completing the ACCA Part One in 2013, earning an Advanced Business Certificate from Prof and Prof College in 2011, and a General Business Certificate from A.R.S Technical Institute in 2009. 🎓📊💼📚🌍.
Work Experience
Mr. Sogah’s diverse work experience spans from teaching to finance. He started as a teacher at Maggie Resurrection Academy (2009-2010), followed by a role as a pump attendant at Sky Petroleum (2010-2011). He then worked at GEEM Micro Financial Services (2011-2013) as a marking officer, field officer, cashier, and returning officer. He taught Financial and Cost Accounting at Osbert Senior High School (2014-2018) and Kwabenya Community Senior High (2017). Currently, he is a lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, teaching finance courses and serving on academic panels. 🎓📊💼📚
Research Focus
E. Sogah’s research primarily focuses on economic and financial development, particularly in areas such as foreign direct investment, inflation, energy poverty, and governance in Africa. His studies also delve into the relationship between external debt, agriculture GDP, and economic growth in Ghana, using methods like the ARDL approach. Additionally, his work explores the role of financial development in capital flight, governance quality in a circular economy, and gender empowerment’s effect on poverty reduction. Sogah’s research contributes to understanding economic challenges in developing countries. 📊🌍💼💡
Publication Top Notes
Application of blockchain technology as a support tool in economic & financial development
Foreign direct investment, remittances, real exchange rate, imports, and economic growth in Ghana: An ARDL approach
Inflation and energy poverty: threshold effect of governance quality in Africa
Doing Business and capital flight: role of financial development
Circular economy and carbon emissions: Threshold effect of quality of governance
The relationship between external debt and agriculture GDP growth in Ghana: an ARDL cointegrating bound testing approach
Does monetary poverty reduction through gender empowerment work?
Conclusion
Mr. Sogah’s academic achievements, teaching experience, and research contributions in finance, economics, and governance make him a suitable candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His diverse and impactful research, combined with his dedication to education, highlights his value to the academic community.