Seidu Al-Hassan is a Ghanaian agricultural economist and vice-chancellor of the University for Development Studies in Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana.[1][2] He took up the post of vice-chancellor on 1 September 2022.[3]

Early life and education

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Al-Hassan is from Jisonaayili, a suburb of Tamale, and studied at the Northern School of Business.[4] He studied economics at the University of Cape Coast (1989–1993) and has a master's degree (1994–1996) and PhD (2004) from the University of Ghana.[3]

Selected publications

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  • Al-Hassan, Seidu (2015). Ghana's Shea Industry: Knowing the Fundamentals. Institute for Continuing Education and Interdisciplinary Research, University for Development Studies. ISBN 978-9988-2-2174-4.
  • Quartey, Peter; Al-Hassan, Seidu (2008). The Inter-relationship Between Land Ownership, Access to Finance, and Product Markets in Ghana. Institute of Statistical, Social & Economic Research, University of Ghana. ISBN 978-9964-75-064-0.
  • Al-Hassan, Seidu (2008). Technical Efficiency of Rice Farmers in Northern Ghana. African Economic Research Consortium. ISBN 978-9966-778-26-0.

References

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  1. ^ "The Vice-Chancellor". www.uds.edu.gh. University for Development Studies. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Seidu Al-Hassan". International Growth Centre. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Profile of Professor Seidu Al-hassan. Incoming Vice Chancellor". www.uds.edu.gh. University for Development Studies. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Vice President Bawumia joins as NOBISCO marks 50 years of excellence". Ghana Broadcasting Corporation. 28 November 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
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