• Laryea, S., Agyepong, S., Leiringer, R., & Hughes W. (2012). Construction in West Africa. WABER Conference, Accra (ISBN-978-0-9566060-3-7).

• Ankrah, N. A., Agyepong, S., & Ahadzie, D. (2012). Role of Human Resources in Construction in West Africa in Laryea, S., Agyepong S., Leiringer, R., & Hughes, W. (2012) Construction in West Africa. WABER Conference, Accra (ISBN-978-0-9566060-3-7).

• Awuah, R., Douglass, R., Agyepong, S., & Kuwornu, E. (2017). An adaptive household sampling method for rural African communities. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 17(01), 11477–11496. https://doi.org/10.18697/ajfand.77.16680.

• Awuah, R. S., Agyepong, S. A., & Kwarase, P. K. Leadership Education through Extracurricular Civic Engagement. Manuscript accepted for publication in Partnerships: A Journal of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement.

• Agyepong, S. A., Lartey, J. S. K. and Martey L (2020) Teaching for Entrepreneurship: The Adaptation of Existing Entrepreneurship Processes to Bridge a Rural-Urban Entrepreneurship Knowledge Gap. Manuscript submitted for Publication.

• Agyepong, S. A. and Lartey, J. S. K (2020) Student’s Situational Motivation while Undertaking Class Activities as a Determinant of Student Performance. Manuscript submitted for Publication.

• Agyepong, S. A. (2012). Are the Classifications for Contractors operating in Ghana Accurate? The Quantity Surveyor. Issue 1, June 2012

• Agbodjah, L. S. (2009). Conflict Management within Large (D1/K1) Construction Companies operating in Ghana. The Quantity Surveyor. Issue 1, January-June 2009

• Agbodjah, L. S. (2008). A People Management Policy Development Framework for Large Construction Companies Operating in Ghana. A Feature Article in the Daily Graphic of Thursday August 7th 2008. Page 27

• Agyepong, S. A., & Adomdza, G. K. (2019). Thinking before drawing on the Business Model Canvas: The Value Fulfilment Blueprint. VentureWell Open 2019 Conference. 28th – 30th March 2019. Washington DC

• Agyepong, S. A., & and Isham, J. (2019). Co-developing Courses with Students: A Strategy for Enhanced Student Engagement. The Education Collaborative. 10^th – 15^th  June 2019. Ashesi University, Berekuso

• Agyepong, S. A. (2018). The role of Higher Education Institutions in Developing a talent pipeline for the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem. Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs, West African Conference. 24^th – 25^th July 2018. Enterprise Development Center, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Nigeria

• Agyepong, S. A. (2016). Managing Different Approaches in Negotiation Situations. PMI-Ghana Chapter (PMI-Gh) Chapter Meeting. 30^th September -2016

• Agyepong, S. A. (2015). Finding Yourself in the Maze of Life. PMI-Ghana Chapter (PMI-Gh) Panel Discussion for Graduate Students at Pentecost University College (PUC) in fulfilment of an MOU between PMI-Gh and PUC to share Project Management knowledge at the PUC Graduate School, Kama Plaza, Labone, Accra

• Agyepong, S. A. (2013). Creativity in Project Management. PMI-Ghana Charter Meeting, August 2013. Accra 30 August 2013

• Frimpong, M. K., Ashiboe-Mensah, N. A., & Agbodjah, L. S. (2008) Ethics in Quantity Surveying Practice: A Pursuit of Excellence. Proceedings: 4th Triennial General Assembly and 10th Council Meeting of the Africa Association of Quantity Surveyors and Annual Seminar and Conference of the Quantity Surveying Division of the Ghana Institute of Surveyors. Alisa Hotel, North Ridge, Accra, Ghana. 18th – 21st August 2008

• Entrepreneurial Opportunity Research Report Call 9: Ahafo Ano North District for Entrepreneurial Training in Cocoa Growing Communities in Ghana for the Next Generation Cocoa Youth Program (MASO). December 2019 by Agyepong, S. A, Quaicoe, N. G. & Laari, M.

• Entrepreneurial Opportunity Research Report Call 6 & 7: Sefwi Asawinso and Wiawso Districts for Entrepreneurial Training in Cocoa Growing Communities in Ghana for the Next Generation Cocoa Youth Program (MASO). April 2019 by Agyepong, S. A, Quaicoe, N. G. & Laari, M.

• Entrepreneurial Opportunity Research Report Call 5: Asunafo North District for Entrepreneurial Training in Cocoa Growing Communities in Ghana for the Next Generation Cocoa Youth Program (MASO). June 2018 by Agyepong, S. A, Oduro-Frimpong, J. & Morris, K. J. K.

• Entrepreneurial Opportunity Research Report Call 4: Bia West District for Entrepreneurial Training in Cocoa Growing Communities in Ghana for the Next Generation Cocoa Youth Program (MASO). June 2018 by Agyepong, S. A, Oduro-Frimpong, J. & Morris, K. J. K.

• Entrepreneurial Opportunity Research Report Call 3: Volta Region: Jasikan District, Hohoe Municipality and Liati Central District for Entrepreneurial Training in Cocoa Growing Communities in Ghana for the Next Generation Cocoa Youth Program (MASO). December 2017 by Agyepong, S. A, Oduro-Frimpong, J. & Nicanor, N.

• Entrepreneurial Opportunity Research Report Call 2: Assin North District for Entrepreneurial Training in Cocoa Growing Communities in Ghana for the Next Generation Cocoa Youth Program (MASO). March 2017 by Agyepong, S. A, Oduro-Frimpong, J. & Nicanor, N.

• Summary of ISV Participants’ Responses to Survey of Business Challenges Results of Survey Sent to ISV Participants Prior to ISV meeting in Accra, Ghana June 26-July 1, 2017 Submitted to the IEEE Smart Village. Compiled by Agyepong, S. A. & Lutterodt, S.

• Facilitation Manual for Entrepreneurial Training in Cocoa Growing Communities in Ghana for the Next Generation Cocoa Youth Program (MASO). 2^nd Edition. August 2017. By Agyepong, S. A.

• Participant Workbooks for Entrepreneurial Training in Cocoa Growing Communities in Ghana For the Next Generation Cocoa Youth Program (MASO). 2^nd Edition. August 2017. By Agyepong, S. A.

• Mentoring Manual for Entrepreneurial Training in Cocoa Growing Communities in Ghana For the Next Generation Cocoa Youth Program (MASO). 2^nd Edition. August 2017. By Agyepong, S. A.

• Incubation Manual for Entrepreneurial Incubation in Cocoa Growing Communities in Ghana for the Next Generation Cocoa Youth Program (MASO). 2^nd Edition. August 2017. By Agyepong, S. A.

• Incubatee Workbooks for Entrepreneurial Incubation in Cocoa Growing Communities in Ghana For the Next Generation Cocoa Youth Program (MASO). 2^nd Edition. August 2017 By Agyepong, S. A.

• Agyepong, S. A., Nicanor, N., & Lartey, J. S. K. (2019). Situational Motivation of Entrepreneurship Students Progressing through the Opportunity Exploration Phase. International Conference of Entrepreneurship, Business and Technology. 25-27 August 2019. Accra – Ghana

• Agyekum, K. G., & Agyepong, S. A. (2017). The Applicability of Rogers’ Innovation Diffusion Model in the Ghanaian Start-Up Ecosystem. International Conference on Education, Development and Innovation. 28-29 August 2017. Accra International Conference Center, Castle Road, Accra – Ghana

• Agyepong, S. A., Spio A. E., Dzanie, T., & Salihu, O. (2016). Can Africa Innovate Education? Developing an Innovative Course in Design and Entrepreneurship for an African University. International Conference on Education, Development and Innovation. 29-31 August 2016. Tang Palace Hotel, Accra-Ghana

• Agyepong, S. A., Dodd, R., & Akoto, B. (2016). Does Context Matter? Entrepreneurial Teaching and Training in Rural Ghana. International Conference on Education, Development and Innovation. 29-31 August 2016. Tang Palace Hotel, Accra-Ghana

• Warren, T., & Agyepong, S. A. (2015). From West Coast to Gold Coast: Teaching a Capstone Entrepreneurship Course in Ghana based on Lean LaunchPad. Proceedings of VentureWell Open 2015 Conference. Marriott Marquis, Washington DC. 20-21 March 2015

• Agyepong, S. A., & Wuni, A.W. (2014).  Investigating the relationship between the age-stage demographic and preferences in dwelling type In: Laryea, S. and Ibem, E. (Eds) Proceedings 8^th Construction Industry Development Board Postgraduate Conference Pp. 393-403. 10-11 February 2014, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

• Laryea, S., & Agyepong, S. (Eds.) Proceedings of the 5th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 12-14 August 2013, Accra, Ghana (ISBN 978-0-9566060-1-3)

• Laryea, S., Agyepong, S., Leiringer, R., & Hughes, W. (Eds) Proceedings of the 4th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 24-26 July 2012, Abuja, Nigeria (ISBN 978-0-9566060-1-3)

• Agyepong, S. A., Fugar, F. D. K., & Tuuli, M. M. (2010). The Applicability of the Harvard and Warwick Models in the Development of Human Resource Management Policies of Large Construction Companies in Ghana. Proceedings of the West African Built Environment (WABER) Conference. British Council, Accra. 27-28th July 2010. (ISBN 978-0-9566060-0-6)

• Agyepong, S. A., & Adjei-Kumi, T. (2010). An Overview of Human Resource Management Practices of Large Construction Companies in Ghana Proceedings of the 1st International Postgraduate Research Conference on the Built Environment organized by the Faculty of Architecture and Building Technology. Great Hall Conference Room of the KNUST. 3rd – 4th June, 2010. (ISBN: 978-9988-1-3859-2)

• Agbodjah, L. S., Dainty, A. R. J., & Adjei-Kumi, T. (2007). Integration of the Human Resource Management Function into Large Construction Companies Operating in Ghana. Proceedings: 25th Anniversary Conference of the Construction Management and Economics Journal, Reading University, Reading, UK. 16-18 July 2007

• Agbodjah, L. S., Adjei-Kumi, T., Dainty, A. R. J., & Manteau, K. A. (2007). Managing Workplace Conflict: Managing Conflicts within Large Construction Companies in Ghana. Proceedings: American Society of Civil Engineers, ASCE/CIB 2007 Construction Research Congress. Grand Bahama Islands, Bahamas. 6-8 May 2007

• Agyepong, S. A. (2019). Urban-Rural Knowledge Migration: Reviving Rural Economies through the Adaptation if existing Entrepreneurship Processes in Ghanaian Rural Communities. VentureWell Open 2019 Conference. 28^th – 30^thMarch 2019. Washington DC

• Agyepong, S. A., Nicanor, N., & Oduro-Frimpong, J. (2017). An Exploration of Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Rural Communities in Ghana: the case of Assin District. International Conference on Education, Technology and Entrepreneurship. 12th -14th June 2017. Ghana Technology University Campus, Tesano-Accra

• Agyepong, S. A., & Spio, A. E. (2017). The Use of Simulation Games and Reflections to Compliment Pedagogy at the Higher Educational Level in a Ghanaian University. International Conference on Education, Technology and Entrepreneurship. 12th -14th June 2017. Ghana Technology University Campus, Tesano-Accra

• Agyepong, S. A., & Lutterodt, S. (2017). Responding to Business Challenges: A Creative Problem Solving Approach. IEEE Smart Village meeting at the IEEE, PES, IAS Power Africa Conference. 25 – 26 June 2017 at the GIMPA Conference Center, Accra

• Agyepong, S. A., & Banful, K. (2016). Transforming High School Students using Entrepreneurial Education as a tool for Problem-Solving at the Ashesi Innovation Experience. Second International Conference on Education Research for Development in Africa (ICERDA). Alisa Hotel, North Ridge, Accra, Ghana. 3^rd – 5^th October 2016

• Agyepong, S. A., & Ohene, Y. A. Is Project Management all about “big projects”? PMI Africa Conference. 30 August – 01 September 2016. Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra-Ghana

• Agyepong, S. A., & Owusu-Adjei, K. B. (2013). Meeting Ghana’s Housing Deficit: Is this possible? Ghana Studies Association Kumasi 2013 International Conference on Perspectives on Ghana. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. 23-26 May 2013

Amidst efforts to educate African youth in entrepreneurship to position them to take advantage of opportunities on the continent, there is the need to pay attention to the 55% (United Nations , 2018) of the population living in rural areas. In a study by Agyepong, Dood and Akoto (2016), it was concluded that context influences entrepreneurship education and enterprise; hence, it is essential to design context–relevant entrepreneurship training for rural areas.

This has been the philosophy behind my rural entrepreneurship project. This project is in three parts:

• Explore entrepreneurial opportunities existingin rural communities and making this data available to projects and interventions that support the establishment or rural enterprises;

• Developing and validating a Rural Entrepreneurip Training model which can be adopted or adapted for training rural youth for entrepreneurship across the global south; and

• Training rural youth in entrepreneurship using the Rural Entrepreneursip Training model and its curriculum in Cocoa growing communities in Ghana with the Next Generation Cocoa Youth Programme, MASO Read More

Investment in young children in Sub-Saharan Africa is very scanty as only two percent of the education budget is allocated to pre-primary education (Yoshikawa, et al., 2013; World Bank , 2017). Also, the currently existing content for early childhood educational programs adopted in Africa is highly influenced by the vision and philosophy of the Western ways of nurturing a child and this has not proofed to work well in Africa because of differences in cultural context (Ejuu, 2012; Ng’asike, 2014; Pence & Schafer, 2006). 

This project seeks to address this challenge in three ways:

• Researching on the status of early childhood education in rural communities to establish gaps to inform interventions in the early childhood education space;

• Developing an African centered content for use by early childhood education centers in rural communities; and

• Assisting rural youth to establish early childhood educational centers as businesses in rural communities in Ghana. Read More

The Berekuso Impact Study is a household survey administered every three years in Berekuso using area sampling and a repeated cross-sectional design. The purpose of the survey is to generate a time-series dataset for multidisciplinary research on the demographic and socio-economic factors of change as Berekuso transitions from a rural agrarian settlement to an urban suburb of Greater Accra.

A methodology pilot was conducted in 2014 and a more comprehensive household survey administered in 2017. The 2017 survey includes demographic questions, questions about dwelling characteristics and household assets, education, sanitation, childhood health, safety, mobile phone use and digital finance, and perceptions of Ashesi University, among others.

In order to continue with data collection at three-year intervals, the next round of the Berekuso household survey will take place in February 2020.

• Acquired a USD2,500.00 mini-grant from Ashesi’s Research Fund in February 2020 to pilot an impact study methodology which is laying the groundwork for applying for a more significant grant to conduct the main study.

• Raised two different mini-grants of USD3,000.00 in February 2018 and February 2019 respectively, and raised USD3,000.00 from Stanbic Bank Ghana in January 2020 to support the development and piloting of an African Centered Early Childhood Education content for use in rural Ghana.

• Secured a USD 5,000.00 mini-grant from Chocolonely Foundation to support the training of rural entrepreneurs in the Jasikan District, Hohoe Municipality and the Liati Central District in the Volta Region of Ghana in November 2017.

• Worked with a team from Solidaridad West Africa for a 14.9 million USD Next Generation Cocoa Youth Program, MASO, for a youth rural enterprise and cocoa entrepreneurship project in five regions in Ghana in July 2015.

• Workshop in Innovative Entrepreneurship – From an Idea to Starting a Business by Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation (MASHAV). ≈ USD 4,000.00 in January 2015.

• Won a scholarship of USD 4,000.00 to participate in the CEU Summer School 2012 to attend the TIRI-Integrity Action Policy Lab on Doing Business with Integrity in July 2012.

• Won a USD5,000.00 scholarship to participate in the Copenhagen Consensus Youth Forum in May 2008.

• Won a grant with a team from the KNUST Building Technology Department from the Teaching and Learning Educational Fund (TALEF) of the World Bank 2005 window for ≈ USD180,000.00 to support infrastructural development at the department.

• Won a mini-grant of USD10,000.00 in June 2006 from the Department of Building Technology Graduate Study Development programmes to spend a year with Loughborough University, UK, as part of my PhD study.

• Won a grant for tuition and subsistence from the KNUST and the Ghana Education Trust (GET) Fund (2004) to pursue an MPhil/ PhD with the Staff Development Programme Scholarship in August 2004.