Mr Godwin Yao Ameleke, PhD
Senior Research Scientist & Head of Division

Office: ARI Room 28

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Degrees: PhD (Wageningen University, Netherlands),
M. Phil (UG, Ghana), B.Sc (UG, Ghana)

Awards and Recognitions: Wageningen PhD Sandwich Fellowship (2012-2018)

RESEARCH

Research Interests
  • Institutions and Development
  • Livestock Economics
  • Micro-econometric analysis
  • Experimental Economics
  • Market Studies, value chain analysis and cluster develoment

    • Current Research
    My research generally focuses on the analyses of economic issues pertaining to the livestock industry. Specifically, I study the role of institutions (rules of the game, and governance) on the efficient functioning of various components of livestock production systems and value chains. I employ experimental economics and survey techniques to collect data and analyse them using mainly micro-econometric methods. Also, I have been conducting financial feasibility studies on various livestock business initiatives, the adoption of livestock technologies, and the impact of these technologies on the livelihoods of people.

    Current Projects
  • KOPIA Ghana – CSIR-ARI ARIBRO Project (February, 2019 – January, 2022)
  • Financial feasibility of semi-intensive small and large ruminant production in Ghana

    • BRIEF PROFILE

    Dr. Godwin Yao Ameleke holds a PhD degree in Development Economics from the Wageningen University in the Netherlands. Earlier, he had obtained an M. Phil. and a B.Sc. degree both in Agricultural Economics, from the University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana. For close to two decades, he has been working at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Animal Research Institute (CSIR – ARI), Ghana, where he is currently a Senior Research Scientist and head of the Livelihoods, Innovations and Business Development Division. He has expertise in livestock economics, micro-econometric analysis, experimental economics, impact assessment, value chain analysis, project/ investment analysis and mathematical programming. Much of his research has focused on the provision of empirical evidence for policy formulation and private investment in the livestock sector. He has published, in both local and international journals, articles and research papers on economic issues pertaining to the livestock industry in Ghana. [How many papers have you so far published] Dr. Godwin Yao Ameleke also teaches entrepreneurship at the CSIR-College of Science and Technology, CSIR-Animal Research Campus. He has collaborated with others to consult for international agencies including Veterinarians Without Boarders. He belongs to several professional associations including the Association of African Agricultural Economists, Ghana Science Association, Ghana Society of Animal Production, and Ghana Animal Science Association.

    PUBLICATIONS

    Books
    1. Ameleke, G. Y. 2018. Contracts in cattle production in Ghana. Wageningen University. The Netherlands. ISBN 987-94-6343-286-6

    Book Chapter
    1. Aboe, P.AT., Okantah, S. A., Ameleke, G. Y., Sottie, E. T. and MarfoAhenkorah, E. 2006. Crop Livestock Integration in small holder cattle herds in the Accra Plains of Ghana: Cropping system. In Zoundi J.S.. Butaré I., Ndikumana J.N. et Adomefa K. (ed). Integration agriculture-elevage alternative pour une gestion durable des ressources naturelles et line amelioration de l'économie familiale en Afrique de lOuest et du Centre. Ouagadougou INERA, Nairobi ILRI, Dakar : CORAF/WECARD. 374 p.

    Refereed Journal Papers
    1. Rhule, S. W. A., Asiedu P., Baiden, R. Y., Ameleke, G. Y., Sottie, E. T. and Otsyina, H. R. 2012. Growth rate and carcass characteristics of large white pigs fed ensiled cassava pulp diet. Online J. Anim. Feed Res; 2(4): 328 - 331

    2. Rhule, S. W. A., Asiedu P., Baiden, R. Y., Ameleke, G. Y., Sottie, E. T. and Otsyina, H. R. 2012. Preliminary on-station study of growth performance of grower pigs on ensiled cassava pulp diet. Online J. Anim. Feed Res; 2(2): 231 - 234

    3. Ameleke, G. Y., (2009). Willingness to Pay for Fresh Milk and Associated Marketing Services. Ghana Journal of Agricultural Science; 42, (Part 2) 149 - 155

    4. Ameleke, G. Y., Rhule, S. W. A., Nelson, F. (2009). Farm Level Impact of Feeding Improved Diets to Pigs in the Jomoro District of Ghana. Ghana Journal of Agricultural Science; 42 (Part 2), 115 - 122

    5. Quaye, W. and Ameleke, G. Y. 2008. Sorghum Market Integration in Ghana. Ghana Journal of Agricultural Science; 41, 35 - 47

    6. Aboe, P. A. T., Okantah, S. A., Ameleke, G. Y., Sottie, E. T. and Marf-Ahenkora, E. 2007. Some Characteristrics of Small Holder Cattle Herds in two Districts in the Accra Plains of Ghana 1: Socio-demographic characteristics and facilities. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science.

    7. Aboe, P. A. T., Okantah, S. A, Ameleke, G. Y., Sottie, E .T. and Marfo-Ahenkora, E. 2007. Some Characteristics of Smallholder Cattle Herds in two Districts of Ghana 2: Milk Production, Processing and Marketing. Ghana Journal of Animal Science.

    8. Okantah, S. A., Sottie, E. T., Marfo-Ahenkora, E., Ameleke, G. Y., Aboe, P. A. T., Karikari, P. K., and Birikorang, G. K. 2007. A simplified Method of Making Silage in Smallholder Cattle Herds on the Accra Plains in Ghana. Ghanaian Journal of Animal Science.

    9. Baiden, R.Y., Rhule, S.W.A., Otsyina H.R., E.T. Sottie and Ameleke, G. 2007. Performance of West African Dwarf sheep and goats fed varying levels of cassava pulp as a replacement for cassava peels. Livestock Research for Rural Development; 19 (3).

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