Daniel Odoom (Dr.)

Dr. Daniel Odoom

Lecturer

Dr. Daniel Odoom is a Lecturer at the Ghana Institute of Journalism at the  Faculty of Integrated Communication Sciences

  • PhD [NGO Studies and Community Development] 
  • MPhil [Development Studies] University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • B. Ed. [Primary Education] University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • University of Cape Coast, Ghana
  • Member, Ghana Studies Association, Ghana
  • Member, Development Studies Association, Sussex, United Kingdom.
  • Member, Society for International Development, Washington DC., USA.

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  • Post Graduate Courses: Theories and Concepts of Development, Globalization and Development, Development Communication Strategies, Approaches to Development Communication, Advanced Communication Research Design, Advanced Communication Research Analysis, etc.
  • Undergraduate Courses: Development Communication, Introduction to Development Theories, Globalization and Development, Politics and Development, Communication Research Design, Communication Research Analysis, etc.
  1. Odoom, D. (2021). Relevance of Cocoa Life Project Interventions to Community Development in Rural Ghana: Exploring the Views of Beneficiaries in Wassa East District. Journal of Development and Communication Studies, 8(1), 22-48.
  2. Odoom, D. (2020). Understanding Development Communication: A Review of Selected Literature. E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. 1(1), 37 – 48
  1. Gyamfi, M. A., Odoom, D., Fosu, K. O. & Luki, B. N. (2020). Assessing the Impact of Tourism on the Hospitality Sector’s to Share to Gross Domestic Product: The Ghanaian Example. Management, 10(1), 10-17.
  2. Odoom, D., Kyeremeh, C., Owusu-Afram, K. O. A. & Tawiah, S. (2020). Transportation Management Challenges in Ghana: A Study of Three Selected Companies in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. American Journal of Economics, 10(3), 138-148.
  3. Odoom, D., Fosu, K. O., Ankomah, K. & Amofa, M. B. (2019). Exploring the Contributions of Microfinance Institutions to the Ghanaian Economy:  A Study at Takoradi. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 10(1), 77-90.
  4. Odoom, D., Fosu, K. O., Ankomah, K. & Amofa, M. B. (2019). Investigating the challenges faced by Microfinance Institutions in Ghana: Evidence from Takoradi. Research in Humanities and Social Sciences, 9(10), 91-104.
  5. Odoom, D. (2019). An Analysis of the Effectiveness of the Human Resource Arrangements within the Ghanaian Decentralized Government System: Views of Staff of Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly. International Journal of Applied Research, 5(2), 25-32.
  6. Amegatsey, S. K., Odoom, D., Bernard Arpoh-Baah & Isaac Okyere (2018). Exploring the Staff Development and Retention Challenges faced by Tertiary Educational Institutions in Ghana: The Case of Takoradi Technical University. European Journal of Business and Management, 10(36), 108-123.
  7. Odoom, D., Amegatsey, S. K., Bernard Arpoh-Baah & Isaac Okyere (2018). Examining the Recruitment and Selection Challenges Faced by Higher Educational Institutions in Ghana: Evidence from Takoradi Technical University. Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 7(12), 1-10.
  8. Yeboah, R. & Odoom, D. (2018). Examining Public Private Partnership Arrangements for the Management of Solid Waste in Ghana: From the Perspective of Sunyani Municipality. Journal in Management and Social Science, 6(10), 53-77.
  9. Odoom, D. (2016). Conceptualising decentralisation: Reflecting on some existing literature. Applied Research Journal, 1(4), 21-38.
  10. Odoom, D., Kyeremeh, C. & Opoku, E. (2014). Human resource capacity needs at the District Assemblies: A study at Assin South District in Ghana. Journal of Sustainable Development, 7(5), 177-188.
  11. Opoku, E., Kyeremeh, C. & Odoom, D. (2014). Local Revenue Mobilisation Mechanisms: Evidence from the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese District in Ghana. Journal of Developing Country Studies, 4 (26), 255-266.
  12. Odoom, D., Opoku, E. & Ayipah-Ntiakoh, D. (2017). Participation of Women in Local Level Elections in the Afigya-Kwabre District of Ghana: Can this be a better Example? International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 6(2), 93-103.
  13. Odoom, D., Yeboah, R., Opoku, E. & Osei-Wusu, P. (2018). Appreciating the   challenge of community participation in NGO-led development interventions: An analysis of some existing literature. Journal in Management and Social Science, 6(10), 30-52.
  1. Odoom, D., Opoku, E., & Gyamfi, E. (2015). Ballot paper wastage in elections in Ghana: Reflections of Electoral Commission Officers and Voters in the Jaman South District. International Journal of Technology and Management Research, 4 (1) 12-23.
  2. Odoom, D., Opoku, E. & Ayipah-Ntiakoh, D. (2017). Exploring the Staff Development Challenges and Strategies at Agogo College of Education, Ghana. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 6(2), 78-92.
  3. Odoom, D., Opoku, E. & Ayipah-Ntiakoh, D. (2016). Staff development needs at the Colleges of Education in Ghana: Evidence from the Agogo College. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 5(1), 127-137.
  4. Odoom, D., Opoku, E. & Ayipah-Ntiakoh, D. (2016). Teacher motivation and performance: The case of some selected Early Childhood Care and Education Centres in the Cape Coast Metropolis of Ghana. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 5(1), 255-264.

JOURNAL REVIEW EXPERIENCE

  1. Reviewer: Journal of Social Science (ISSN: 2327-5960)
  2. Reviewer: E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (ISSN: 2720-7722)
  3. Reviewer (Adhoc): Journal of Environmental Protection (ISSN: 2152-2197)

 

SUPERVISION AND ASSESSMENT OF POSTGRADUATE THESES/DISSERTATIONS

Has supervised and assessed over fifty (50) postgraduate Theses/Dissertations

 

SUPERVISION OF UNDERGRADUATE PROJECT WORK

Has supervised project works of several undergraduate students

 

MEMBERSHIP OF UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES AND TASK GROUPS

2020-Date   Member, Accreditation and Program Development Committee, Department

of Communication, Ghana Institute of Journalism, Accra.

  • External Moderator for Coventry University/GTUC (Takoradi Campus) Courses including Environmental and Sustainability Analysis; Leadership and People Management; Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource; and Strategic Management.
  • Team Leader: For Conference Marking, Institute of Education, UCC.

 

LEADERSHIP ROLES AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

2017-Date     Head of Research Unit, GTUC, Takoradi Campus.

2018-Date     Chair, Graduate School Research Committee, GTUC, Takoradi Campus.

2017-2020      Member, Graduate School Defense Panel, GTUC, Takoradi Campus

2016-2017      Acting Director, Quality Assurance Unit, Organisation Development Institute,

                         Accra

2016-2017     Chair, Committee for the design of MA in Development, Governance and

                        Policy Studies, Organisation Development Institute, Accra.

2016               Lead Consultant:  For a Four Day Training Programme for the Managers

                         and Non Managers of Kingstel Hotel (A Three Star Hotel in Takoradi).

2014-2016    Team Leader for Undergraduate courses, Institute of Education

                       Sandwich Programmes, UCC.

 

 

COMMUNITY/VOLUNTARY SERVICES

2017-Date        

Expert Contributor, Issues of Governance and Development, Eagle FM, Cape Coast Technical University, Cape Coast.

2017-Date        

Social Commentator on Current Affairs and Development Related Programmes, SKYY FM, Takoradi.

2014-2017        

Social Commentator on Current Affairs and Development Related Programmes, Eagle  FM, Cape Coast Technical University, Cape Coast.

2015-2016        

Panel Member, Current Affairs and Development Related Programmes, Coastal TV-Cape Coast.

2008                 

Member: Community Sensitization Programme, Organised by Association of Entomology Students, University of Cape Coast.

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JOURNAL REVIEW EXPERIENCE

  1. Reviewer: Journal of Social Science (ISSN: 2327-5960)
  2. Reviewer: E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (ISSN: 2720-7722)
  3. Reviewer (Adhoc): Journal of Environmental Protection (ISSN: 2152-2197)

 

SUPERVISION AND ASSESSMENT OF POSTGRADUATE THESES/DISSERTATIONS

  1. MSc/MBA/MA Theses/Dissertations Examined as Second Examiner: Twenty-two (24)
  2. MSc/MBA/MA Theses/Dissertations Supervised: Thirty-two (32)

 

SUPERVISION OF UNDERGRADUATE PROJECT WORK

Has supervised project works of several undergraduate students

 

MEMBERSHIP OF UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES AND TASK GROUPS

2020-Date   Member, Accreditation and Program Development Committee, Department

of Communication, Ghana Institute of Journalism, Accra.

  • External Moderator for Coventry University/GTUC-Courses: Environmental and Sustainability Analysis; Leadership and People Management; Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource; and Strategic Management.
  • Team Leader: For Conference Marking, Institute of Education, UCC.

 

 

LEADERSHIP ROLES AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

2017-Date     Head of Research Unit, GTUC, Takoradi Campus.

2018-Date     Chair, Graduate School Research Committee, GTUC, Takoradi Campus.

2017-2020      Member, Graduate School Defense Panel, GTUC, Takoradi Campus

2016-2017      Acting Director, Quality Assurance Unit, Organisation Development Institute, Accra

2016-2017     Chair, Committee for the design of MA in Development, Governance and

                        Policy Studies, Organisation Development Institute, Accra.

2016               Lead Consultant:  For a Four Day Training Programme for the Managers and Non Managers of Kingstel Hotel (A Three Star Hotel in Takoradi).

2014-2016    Team Leader for Undergraduate courses, Institute of Education Sandwich Programmes, UCC.