Basic Information
Name: Mr. Alexander Abada
Designation: Lecturer
Department: Management and Public Administration
Institutional Email: aabada@central.edu.gh
Office Location: n/a
Academic Qualifications/Education
- MPhil Public Administration, [University Of Ghana], [1998]
- B.A., [BA Hons Political Science/Study of Religion], [University of Ghana], [1993]
Research Interests
- Decentralisation
- Public Policy
- Corporate Governance
Publications:
Journals/Articles
- Addae-Korankye, A. & Abada, A. (2017). Microfinance and Women Empowerment in Madina, Accra, Ghana. Asian Economic and Financial Review, 7(3), pp 222-231.
- Addae-Korankye, A., Abada, A. & Imoro, F. (2016). Assessment of Breast Cancer Awareness in Tamale Metropolis in Ghana. World Scientific Research, 3(1), pp 1-5
Books
- Abada, A. (2009). Public Sector Management for Tertiary Institutions., Accra: Akrong Publications. ISBN: 978-9988-1-1694-1
- Abada, A. (2011). Fundamentals of Management. Accra: Akrong Publications. ISBN 978-9988-1-5719-7
Professional Memberships
- CUTA- Central University
Courses Taught
- Public Administration
- Entrepreneurship
- Foundations of Management
- Introduction to Public Administration.
- Corporate Governance
- Organisational and Administrative Theory
- Risk Management
Outreach and Engagement
- Marketing Committee Central University (2015-2017)
- Strategic Planning Implementation Committee Central University. (2016-2017)
- Quality Control Team Central University. (2022-Date)
- Committee for the development of CBS Diploma Programme. (2016-2017)
- Central University College, entrepreneurial workshop on “How to Start and Succeed in Your Own Business”. (Organized by Central University College), December, 2004.
Consultancy Services:
- Independent Consultant/Resource Person: I helped lead a national training workshop for managers, supervisors and administrative staff of Volta River Authority (VRA), Client: VRA Academy, Akuse in the Eastern Region.
- Resource person for Senior Staff of Ghana Tourism Authority on the topic: Policy Implementation in the Public Sector. (18th February 2022. Venue: Accra Tourist Centre opposite Afrikiko near Arko Adjei Interchange Accra)
- The 2nd Annual Psychology Research Conference. Theme: Psychology in Ghana; Progress, Prospects and Problems at Center for African Wetlands, University of Ghana. 30th April, 2015 without paper presentations.
- 2nd International Conference and Business Management and Entrepreneurial Development (ICBMED); on the theme: “Remaining Competitive Amidst Rising Cost of Operations: The Dilemma of SMEs” at University of Professional Studies Accra.
- Presented a paper titled; Recruitment and Selection Process as a Tool for Competitive Advantage in the Banking Industry; Barclays Bank in Focus. Accra, Ghana. By Acquah, H.E.A., Zogbator, B.E., Otoo J.N.O and Abada A. on 21st – 22nd April, 2016.
- I attended a Conference Organised by Departments of Psychology, Psychiatry and University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry all of Legon in October 2014 on the topic; Emerging Trends in Mental Health in Africa: Collaborations, Partnerships and Challenges. (As a participant)
- I participated in a zoom Conference organized by Central University in relation to the IFC assessment of employability on July 16 2021.
- I attended the 22nd Academy of African Business and Development (AABD) Conference organized by the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) between 17th to 21st May 2022.