Livelihoods & Innovations Division

Mr. Godwin Yao Ameleke, PhD

Senior Research Scientist & Head of Division

Mr Kingsley Odum Sam

Research Scientist


Ms. Lantana Munkaila

Research Scientists


Prof. Emmanuel K. Adu

Research Scientist

Mr. Vincent Ansah Botchway

Senior Scientific Secretary


MISSION

To conduct research that informs profitable, competitive and sustainable livestock sector development and livelihoods improvement in Ghana

FOCUS OF THE DIVISION
  1. Develop animal-based livelihood models for poverty reduction.
  2. Develop various models for PPP in the livestock sector (e.g. Business incubation, spin offs etc.)
  3. Develop business models for commercial livestock production.
  4. Promote technology incubation involving the private sector.
CURRENT RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
  • Development of business models for commercial livestock production.
  • Financial and economic feasibility studies.
  • Business Plan Preparation.
  • Value chain analyses.
  • Marketing analysis.
  • Baseline/Diagnostic studies.
  • Development of animal-based livelihood models for poverty reduction.
  • Adoption of technologies and climate smart agriculture.
  • Social and economic impact assessment.
  • Development of various models for PPP in the livestock sector (e.g. Business incubation, spin offs, etc.)
  • Policy analysis.