Prof. Daniella Delali Sedegah (PhD) – University of Environment and Sustainable Development

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Dean of Students

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Professor Daniella Delali Sedegah is an Associate Professor of Development Studies in the Department of Sustainable Development and Policy at the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD), where she also holds the position of Acting Dean of Student Affairs. She holds a PhD in Development Studies and an MPhil in Social Work from the University of Ghana, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Development Studies from the University for Development Studies, Tamale. She additionally holds a MEd in Teaching Higher Education from the University of Cape Coast and has completed an MA in Gender and Law at the University of Ghana School of Law. With more than a decade of academic and research experience, Prof. Sedegah has lectured at the University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani and the Presbyterian University, Ghana. She undertook a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Climate Change at Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, as part of the Climate Impacts Research Capacity and Leadership Enhancement (CIRCLE) programme, coordinated by the African Academy of Sciences and the Association of Commonwealth Universities. Her service contributions include roles as a Governing Board Member of ActionAid International Ghana, Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Nature-Based Solutions and Innovation, External Examiner and Promotion Assessor for the University for Development Studies (Tamale), University for Energy and Natural Resources (Sunyani), the Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (Wa), University of Ottawa (Canada) and facilitated gender mainstreaming activities. Her research portfolio includes publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, book chapters with renowned international publishers and commissioned reports for development partners. Her work focuses on key areas including gender equity, climate resilience, sustainable development, water governance and the welfare and livelihoods of youth. In addition, she has actively contributed to regional and international conferences, presenting her research findings and engaging with scholarly and policy communities. Aside from serving on committees at UESD, Professor Sedegah is a founding member of the UESD Ladies Club, an association that promotes mentorship and professional development among female staff and students. She also served as the inaugural chair of the UESD Choir, playing a key role in shaping its vision, and fostering musical engagements within UESD the Somanya community. Professor Sedegah is committed to advancing students’ welfare, promoting academic excellence and facilitating an empowering environment for learning and personal growth.

Issues of Gender, Sustainable Development, Climate Change & Rural/Community Development

1. Adu-Okoree, B. I., Sedegah, D. D., & Sakyi, O. E. (2020). The Impact of Livelihood Empowerment against Poverty (Leap) on Its Beneficiaries in the Ga East Municipality in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana. Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, 26(6), 33-43. https://doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2020/v26i630269

2. Adu-Okoree, B. I., Sedegah, D. D. D. D., & Parku, E. (2020). How Do They Cope: Traumatic Impact of Broken Homes on the Academics of the Children Living in Ga East Municipality, Ghana. Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science, 33(7), 15-26. https://doi.org/10.9734/jesbs/2020/v33i730240

3. Adu-Okoree, B. I., Sedegah, D. D., Kuyiba, P.-P. W., & Sedegah, S. K. (2020). Access and Impact of Microcredit on Economic Activities of Organized Women Groups in the Adentan Municipality, Ghana. Journal of Economics, Management and Trade, 26(2),
92-100. https://doi.org/10.9734/jemt/2020/v26i230231

4. Sedegah, D. D., Ajayi, A., & Adu-Okoree, B. (2020). Socio-demographic and Economic Dynamics of Climate Change and Adaptation: A Study on Rural Farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International, 21(2), 31-38. https://doi.org/10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i230130

5. Daniella Delali Sedegah, Adesola Ajayi & Benzies Adu-Okoree (2020), Socio-demographic and Economic Dynamics of Climate Change and Adaptation: A Study on Rural Farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria, Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International 21(2): 31-38, 2020; Article no. JAERI.55329, ISSN: 2394-1073

6. Sedegah D.D. Agyei-Ohemeng J, Asiem G (2019), Effect of Bui Hydroelectric Dam on Household Livelihood Diversification. International Journal of Geography and Regional Planning 5(1): 101 – 107, ISSN:2021- 6

7. Mercy A.A. Derkyi, Linda Forson, Racheal Nketia-Yeboah, Ama Acheampoma Aseidu, Sylvia Ankamah, Daniella Sedegah, CIRCLE Uptake 4 – Strengthening the Learning Platforms in Sunyani and Tepa towards enhanced climate resilient, food security and partnership January 2020. ACU & 3GCCS.

8. Michael Tuffour, Daniella Delali Sedegah, Kesewa Asante & Dominic Bonsu “”The Role of Pre-Paid Meters in Energy Efficiency Promotion: Merits and Demerits in Accra, Ghana””, International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology (IJETT), V60(1),57-64 June 2018. ISSN:2231-5381. www.ijettjournal.org. published by seventh sense research group

9. Antwi, M. & Sedegah, D. D. (2018). Climate Change and Societal Changeâ€”Impact on Hydropower Energy Generation in Amos Kabo-Bah & Chukwuemeka Dijditor (Eds), Sustainable hydropower in West Africa (pp. 63-73). City: Elsevier, Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-813016-2.00005-8

10. Sedegah, D. D. & Mantey, E. E. (2016). Demand responsive approach and its significance for sustainable management of water facilities in Shai Osudoku District. Ideal Journal of Economics and Management Studies, 2(3) 114-126, Â© Ideal True Scholar (2016) (ISSN: 2067-7721) http://ijeps.truescholar.org

11. Sedegah, D. D. (2016). Community participation in Ecotourism in Brong Ahafo Region. In O. A. Akyeampong, (Ed.), Tourism development in the Brong Ahafo Region: Supply and demand dynamics (pp 55-72). Ghana: Xtrym Consortium.

12. Sedegah, Daniella Delali, Salami; Ayobami Taofik & Ajayi Adesola, (2016) Adapting to climate changes: The challenge for rural farmers in the forest and southern Guinea savannah ecologies of Nigeria. Journal of Energy & Natural Resource Management 3(2):15-22., 4(1). https://doi.org/10.26796/jenrm v4i1.69

13. Daniella D. Sedegah (PhD), Miriam R. Iddrisu (PhD) (July, 2015) Understanding and Acting on the Linkages Between Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Economic Rights. Commissioned by ActionAid Ghana

14. Tuffour M.,Sedegah Daniella D.,Oheneâ€“ Nana A. A. B., Is it Appreciation with Caution?
Attitude towards GM Foods . Asian Journal of Agric and Food Sciences.October 2013, ISSN:2321-1571, Vol. 01-Issue 4

15. Tuffour M., Sedegah D.,What holds us back: constraints among broiler Producers in
Ghana, Scientific Journal of Animal Science (2013) 2(10) 264-272ISSN 2322-1704.

16. Daniella Delali Sedegah., Michael Tuffour., Demand Responsive Approach (DRA): A Neo-liberal Approach to Water Delivery and Management in Rural Ghana. February 2014, The International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies (ISSN 2321-9203)

17. Opare, P. B., & Sedegah, D. D. Climate Change Adaptation & Mitigation in West Africa, Ghana & Nigeria. Organized by the African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) 10th Anniversary. November 2018, Nairobi Kenya

18. Sedegah, Daniella Delali, Salami; Ayobami Taofik & Ajayi Adesola. Coping Strategies: A Comparative Analysis Of Climate Change And Rural Farming Communities In Semi-Arid and Forest Regions In Nigeria. Fifth International Conference on Climate Change Adaptation 2016. 15th-16th October, 2016 at Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada.

1. University for Environment and Sustainable Development (Senior Lecturer)
2. University for Energy and Natural Resources (Senior Lecturer)
3. Presbyterian University College, Ghana (Lecturer)
4. University for Development Studies (Senior Research Assistant)”

1. Acting Dean of Students – University of Environment and Sustainable Development (2021)

2. External Editor – Journal of Energy and Natural Resources Management (2021)

3. Patron – Natural Resource Students Association (UENR Chapter) (2019-2020)

4. Reviewer – Journal of Agricultural Studies (2020)

5. Coordinator for Training & Outreach – Centre for Climate Change and Gender Studies, University of Energy and Natural Resources (2019-2020)

6. Research Fellow – Regional Centre for Energy & Environmental Sustainability (2019 -date)

7. Academic Tutor- UENR (2015-2020)

8. Mentor, Zimba Women Mentors (2018 Cohort)

Associations/Affiliations

Grants/Funds won

Research Projects

1. University Teachers Association of Ghana

2. Ghana Science Association

3. Development Studies Association UK/Africa

4. International Association for Society and Natural Resources

5. DAAD Development Studies Alumni Network, Ghana

CIRCLE Post-Doctoral Fellowship- 2016

1. Carleton University Gendered Design in STEAM (GDS) Program awards – 2020

2.CIRCLE Research Uptake 2 Project- 2017

3. Understanding and Acting on the Linkages Between Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Economic Rights Among Young Female Adults. Commissioned by ActionAid Ghana -2015

4.Situational Assessment of the Marginalized and Excluded Groups in the Upper West
Region. Commissioned by Plan Ghana – 2012