DR. MRS. EUNICE ADU-DARKO

Profile

Dr. Eunice Adu-Darko is a development finance economist and senior lecturer in finance and banking at Central University, Ghana where she has worked as a faculty member for over 15 years. She is the Director for the Centre for Distance and Professional Education and immediate past head of the department of finance and banking. Eunice currently chairs the university examination committee.  She’s also a member of the Institutional Visitations Team of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission. She has a PhD in development finance from London, UK, a masters in international finance from Middlesex University, UK, and a BA in Economics with Statistics from the University of Ghana. Dr. Adu-Darko is a researcher and has several publications in quality journals including Structural Change and Economic Dynamics, Journal of Rural Studies, Resources Policy and the Journal of Financial Regulation and Compliance. She has presented papers at international and local conferences and seminars and is currently the subject lead editor in economics and business for Social Science and Humanities Open (SSHO) journal. She also serves as an editorial board member for World Development Sustainability and the International Journal of Emerging Markets.

Eunice has been part of several international research consultancies and projects including Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development in Ghana with Afri-Consult, Ghana which was funded by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in 2024. Her research and teaching interests include but is not limited to development economics, financial sector development, institutional framework of economies and organisations, macroeconomics, financial management, money and banking, monitoring and evaluation, quantitative techniques in finance and corporate finance. Eunice’s teaching cuts across undergraduate, masters and PhD levels.  Eunice is well versed in the use of statistical and econometric analytical tools such as EVIEWS, STATA, SPSS and Gauss. She is certified and has extensive experience in online course design and facilitation. Eunice is a chartered administrator and management consultant. She was a trainer of trainers and programmes coordinator for Central University’s Centre for Online and Distance Education.  She has also played a lead role in the development of new programmes and courses at the PhD and master’s level. Eunice’s work at the University has included lecturing, research and publications, academic counselling, chief invigilator, training faculty, departmental head and committee membership. She has outstanding organisational skills, is focused, passionate, diligent, a leader and an excellent team player. Dr. Adu-Darko is fluent in both English, French and four Ghanaian languages, has excellent computer skills and enjoys community service.

Basic Information
Name: Dr. Eunice Adwoa Adu-Darko
Designation: Senior Lecturer
Department: Department of Finance
Institutional Email: eadu.darko@central.edu.gh
Office Location: CDPE, Food Court, Miotso/ CDPE 1st Flr, Block B Christ Temple

Academic Qualifications/Education:

  • Ph.D., Finance, London Metropolitan University, UK, 2021
  • MSc., International Finance, Middlesex University, UK, 2008
  • B.A., Economics with Statistics, University of Ghana, 2000

Research Interests:

  • Institutional Quality
  • Financial Development
  • Institutional Quality, Structural Breaks and Economic Growth in SSA
  • The Economics of Open, eLearning and Distance Learning Opportunities

Publications

  • Adu-Darko, E., & Aidoo, E.K. (2026). A Contribution to The Empirics of FDI in Sub-Saharan Africa: Determinants, Impact and Structural Breaks, African Journal of Applied Research, Accepted (Ahead of Print)  http://www.ajaronline.com
  • Adu-Darko, E. A. (2025). Structural Breaks and Socioeconomic Factors in The Remittance-Economic Growth Nexus in Ghana. UDS International Journal of Development, Vol. (12) No. (1) Articles Open Access. Accepted (ahead-of -print)
  •  Adu-Darko, E. & You, K. (2025). Structural Breaks, Institutional Quality and Productivity Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa, Structural Change and Economic Dynamics, 74, 40-60. ISSN 0954-349X https://doi.org/10.1016/j.strueco.2025. 03.003
  • Tetteh, J. E., & Adu-Darko, E. (2025). Influence of behavioural biases and personal factors on credit decision-making: Should the banks be concerned?. African Journal of Management Research, 32(2).
  • Adu-Darko, E. A. (2024). The Role of Institutional Quality and Financial Development in Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa–Linear and Non-linear Analysis with Structural Breaks. African Review of Economics and Finance, 16(1), 221-238. ISSN 2042-1478

Professional Memberships:

  • Member, Chartered Institute of Administrators and Management Consultants, Ghana,
  • Member, British Association of Accounting and Finance (BAFA)
  • Member, Development Studies Association (DSA),

Editorial Roles, Committee Involvement:

  • Subject Editor, Economics and Business for Social Sciences & Humanities Open (Elsevier) – 2021 to date
  • Editorial Advisory Board Member: World Development Sustainability (Elsevier) – 2022 to date

Courses Taught

Postgraduate – Corporate Finance, Econometrics, Money and Banking, Macroeconomic Analysis, Financial Management, Budgeting, Government Budgeting, Monitoring and Evaluation, Global Development Policies and Thesis and Dissertation Supervision and Assessment

Undergraduate – Corporate Finance, Microfinance, Statistics and Operational Research, Business Statistics, International Finance, Project work supervision and assessment

Projects and Grants:

Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development in Ghana. Expert in Curriculum Development forCoaching and Mentorship to Support Digital Entrepreneurship for Women Microentrepreneurs $20,000 with Afri-Consult, Ghana. Funding by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (May to June, 2024)

Outreach and Engagement:

  • Academic Counsellor
  • Lay Leader – The Church of Pentecost

Workshops, Training Programs, Consultancy:

  • May 30, 2024 – Eunice Adu-Darko, Central University. Panelist on Pioneering Equity: amplifying Women’s Impact in Leadership for the New Era, Ghana Enterprises Association 3rd Annual Leadership Conference 2024 at Accra, Ghana
  • November 16-17, 2023- Christopher Boachie & Eunice Adu-Darko, Central University. The Effect of Financial Inclusion on Economic Performance: the moderating role of human capital development. International Research Initiatives Conference (IRIC) at Accra, Ghana
  • June 17 to 18, 2025 – ATHE Dinner and Conference, 2025. Partnerships and Progression in a Changing World. The Assembly House in Norwich, UK.
  • March, 2025 – Three-week training on Business Analytics with AI – HCLTech, India
  • February, 2025 – Fast-Track Intensive Professional Certificate Programme for Top Management Staff. Chartered Institute of Administrators & Management Consultants – Ghana. Miklin Hotel, Accra, Ghana.

Additional Roles / Responsibilities:

  • Director, Centre for Distance and Professional Education- 2024 to Date
  • Former Head, Banking and Finance Department, Central University- 2021 to 2023
  • Member, Institutional Visits Team, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission.  April 2025 to Date
  • Member, Committee for the Development of Guidelines for the Establishment of Academic and administrative Units, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, April 2024 to Date
  • Chairperson – Examination Committee, Central University, September 2023 – Date

Personal Website / Profile Link

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