Dr.
Lecturer
Agricultural Economics & Extension Education
Dr. James Kofi Blay is an agricultural economist and an interdisciplinary academician with solid foundation and specialization in research, sustainable ecosystem, agricultural food marketing and price policy analysis, climate and environmental economics studies, project appraisal and management, and econometric modelling and applications. Dr Blay is a reviewer at the Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics and Sociology, and Journal of Cleaner Production and, ensures that research methods and processes are ethical in high-quality journals. Additionally, he’s a lecturer at AAMUSTED, Department of Agricultural Economics and builds the capacity of students (postgraduates and undergraduates) in research methodologies, research ethics, data analysis, presentation insights and publication. He is also a member of the International Society for Development and Sustainability and published journal articles focused on sustainable agricultural production systems, environmental and climate studies, livelihood of farmers and agricultural market dynamics. He has a comprehensive research experience and understanding on the interplay and nexus between agroecological systems and greenhouse gas emission based on policies that address the complex challenges facing the agriculture sector through quantitative and econometric modelling approach (structural equations, instrumental variables estimation approach, multivariate analytical techniques) and other advanced analytical techniques (quantile and threshold regressions). Dr Blay is excellent at preparing research study schedules and surveys, and conducting statistical data analysis using software packages like Python, R, SPSS, EViews, Stata and QGIS. These abilities enable him to operate effectively and efficiently within an international research organization. Dr Blay is an enthusiastic and result driven professional seeking a challenging role in policy analysis, climate and environmental economics studies, livelihood, food security and sustainable agriculture production with focused on gender inclusiveness studies in any organization by contributing to the achievement of organizational long-term goals and objectives.
| Abunyuwah, I., Delali A. E., and Blay, J. K. (2024). Farmers’ willingness to accept for attributes of soil and water Conservation technologies in Northern Ghana. Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 15(3).
Blay, J.K., Akshata, N. Abunyuwah, I., Lokesha, H & Gracy, P C. (2024) Asymmetric and threshold price transmission dynamics in onion markets in India, Cogent Economics & Finance, 12:1, 2402557, DOI: 10.1080/23322039.2024.2402557 Abunyuwah, I., Blay, J. K. & Ahiale, E. D. (2024). Environmental Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Emission Abatement Potential in Paddy Production Systems. J. Sus. Agric. Sci. Vol. 50, No. 2, pp: 37 – 46. DOI: 10.21608/JSAS.2024.301574.1467 Blay, J. K, Lokesha, H , Abunyuwah, I. (2024). Effect of Input Subsidy Reduction on Greenhouse Emission Reduction Potential in Paddy Production Systems in Karnataka State of India. American Journal of Biological and Environmental Statistics. 10 (2): 18-27 https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajbes.20241002.11 Blay, J. K, & Abunyuwah, I. (2024). Implications of land use and land cover change in Mampong municipality, Ghana, Sustainable Environment, 10:1, 2345442, DOI: 10.1080/27658511.2024.2345442 Yenibehit,N., Abdulai, A., Amikuzuno, J. & Blay, J. K. (2024) Impacts of farming and herding activities on land use and land cover changes in the north eastern corridor of Ghana: A comprehensive analysis, Sustainable Environment, 10:1, 2307229, DOI: 10.1080/27658511.2024.2307229 Blay, J. K and Lokesha, H. (2022). Eco-Efficiency and Sustainability of Jowar Production in Karnataka State, India. Mysore J. Agric. Sci., 56 (4):209-221. Blay, J. K and Lokesha, H. (2022). Economic Analysis of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Potential, Energy-Use and Sustainability of Maize Production in Karnataka. Economic Affairs, 67(3): 239 – 250. DOI: 10.46852/0424-2513.3.2022.13 Sagar, Gaddi, G.M., Murtuza, K. and Blay, J. K. (2022). Factors Determining Adoption of Bhoochetana Scheme by Farmers in Rainfed Agriculture of Karnataka: A Probit Analysis. Economic Affairs, 67(1). pp. 43-48. DOI: 10.46852/0424-2513.1.2022.9. Abunyuwah, I., Delali A. E., and Blay, J. K. (2020). Determinants of farmers’ pesticide usage patterns in tomato production in Ghana. A case study of Akomadan. International Journal of Agricultural Economics and Extension. Vol. 8 (5), pp. 001-007 Blay, J. K. and Kumari, R.V. (2016). Market Integration and Price Transmission Between Selected Imported Rice and Local Rice Markets in Ghana. Application of Non-Linear Co-Integration Approach. Research Journal of Agriculture and Forestry Science. Vol. 4(2). Pp. 1 – 7 Blay, J. K., Subba Rao, D. V., & Kumari, R.V. (2015). Price dynamics and market integration of Sorghum and Millet Markets in Ghana. Research Journal of Agriculture and Forestry Science. Vol.3 (9). Pp. 11 – 21 Blay, J.K., Maiadua, S. U. and Sadiq, M. S. (2015). Horizontal market integration and price transmission between maize, sorghum and millet in Dawanau market, Kano State, Nigeria: Evidence from non-linear vector error correction model. Global Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension & Rural Development. Vol.3 (10). Pp 330 – 337. Abunyuwah, I.& Blay, J. K. (2013). Accessibility constraints of small-scale fish farmers to formal credit in the Nzema East Municipality. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development. Vol.4 (1). Pp.128-132. Working Paper Marginal abatement cost (shadow prices) of greenhouse gas emission in crop production systems in Karnataka State-India |
PhD | Agricultural Economics 2022
University of Agriculture Science, Bangalore, India
Masters | Agricultural Economics 2015
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agriculture University India
Bachelors | Science in Agriculture Science Education (Hons) 2012
University of Education, Winneba, College of Agriculture Education Ghana
| • Dates (from – to) | April, 2024 – Date | |
| • Name and address of employer | AAMUSTED, Department of Agricultural Economics, Mampong – Ashanti- Ghana. | |
| • Type of business or sector | Tertiary Education | |
| • Occupation or position held | Lecturer | |
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| • Dates (from – to) | Oct., 23 – November, 2013 | |
| • Name and address of employer | Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training | |
| • Occupation or position held | Lead Expert | |
| • Main activities and responsibilities | · Validation of occupational standards for development of competency-based training (CBT) curricula for skill development in agriculture
· Writing of learners and facilitators guides for CBT agriculture curricula. |
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February, 2023 – April, 2024 |
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| • Name and address of employer | AAMUSTED, Department of Agricultural Economics, Mampong – Ashanti- Ghana. | |
| • Type of business or sector | Tertiary Education | |
| • Occupation or position held | Lecturer (Part-time) | |
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| • Dates (from – to) | September, 2016 – September, 2019 | |
| • Name and address of employer | Ghana Education Service, Wulensi Senior High, Box 40, Bimbilla, N/R | |
| • Type of business or sector | Secondary School Education | |
| • Occupation or position held | Teacher | |
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| • Dates (from – to) | June, 2012 – Jan, 2014 | |
| • Name and address of employer | Dept. of Agricultural Economics & Extension, college of Agriculture Education, University of Education, Box M40, Mampong-Ashanti | |
| • Type of business or sector | Education | |
| • Occupation or position held | Teaching and Research Assistant | |
| • Main activities and responsibilities | · Handling undergraduate tutorials in econometrics, research methodology
· Supervision and evaluation of undergraduate thesis work · Data entry, analysis and research report writing
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| • Dates (from – to) | September, 2011 – December, 2011 | |
| • Name and address of employer | Department of Science, Shama Senior High School (Internship). | |
| • Type of business or sector | Education | |
| • Occupation or position held | Integrated Science Teacher | |
| • Main activities and responsibilities | Teaching Physics, Chemistry& Biology (Integrated)
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