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Personal profile
Biography
Francis Darko is a Lecturer in Economics. He joined Coventry University in August 2017 after obtaining his PhD in Economics from the University of Kent. He also has a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Philosophy degrees in Economics from the University of Cape Coast and University of Ghana, respectively. Prior to his employment at Coventry University, he worked as Associate Lecturer at the University of Kent and Subject Leader for University Foundation Programme in Economics at CATS College, UK. Francis’ main research interests are in the field of Development Economics and Applied Microeconomics. His current research deals, broadly with topics in microfinance and Poverty.
Francis is the Course Director for Stage 2 Economics degree programmes.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Economics, Doctorate, Empirical Analysis on Microfinance Institutions in Developing Countries, University of Kent
Sept 2012 → Jan 2017
Award Date: 10 Jan 2017
Economics, MSc, University of Ghana
Aug 2008 → Jul 2010
Award Date: 31 Jul 2010
Economics, Degree, University of Cape Coast
Aug 2003 → May 2007
Award Date: 25 May 2007
Academic Practice in Higher Education, Postgraduate Certificate, Coventry University
Jan 2018 → Sept 2018
External positions
CU Moderator, Lazarski University
Jan 2018 → …
Associate Lecturer, University of Kent
Sept 2015 → Jul 2017
Subject Leader for University Foundation Programme in Economics, CATS College
Jan 2014 → Jul 2017
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Kent
Aug 2012 → Aug 2015
Teaching Assistant, University of Ghana
Aug 2010 → Jul 2011
Teaching Assistant, University of Cape Coast
Jul 2007 → Aug 2008
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Do non-communicable diseases influence sustainable development in Sub-Saharan Africa? A panel autoregressive distributive lag model approach
Kabajulizi, J. & Darko, F. A., Mar 2022, In: Health Policy and Planning. 37, 3, p. 337-348 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Is there a Mission Drift in Microfinance? Some New Empirical Evidence from Uganda
Darko, F., Mar 2016, 34 p.Research output: Working paper/Preprint › Working paper
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Microfinance and Poverty Reduction: The Case Study of Selected Institutions in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana
Darko, F., 2015, Microfinance and the Millennium Development Goals: Achievements and Strategies for Post 2015. 8th ed. p. 1 31 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference proceeding › peer-review
Activities
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4th European Microfinance Research Conference
Darko, F. (Speaker)
1 Jun 2015Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Centre for European Agric-Environmental Studies (CEAS) PhD Workshop
Darko, F. (Speaker)
26 Nov 2015Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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The 2nd Annual Conference of the South East Doctoral Training Centre (SEDTC)
Darko, F. (Speaker)
20 Jun 2013Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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PhD Conference on International Development
Darko, F. (Speaker)
20 Sept 2013Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Prizes
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Associate Fellow of The Higher Education Academy
Darko, F. (Recipient), Dec 2014
Prize: Election to learned society
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Doctoral Research Scholarship
Darko, F. (Recipient), Sept 2012
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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Over all Best Final Year Social Sciences Student
Darko, F. (Recipient), Oct 2007
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)