Lecturer | Cape Coast Technical University | Ghana
Dr. George Agana Akuriba is an accomplished agribusiness researcher and educator whose scholarly work focuses on food safety, consumer behavior, and climate-smart agriculture. His contributions have been recognized through 2 published research papers, which have collectively received 8 citations from other academic works, reflecting the growing influence of his studies within the agribusiness research community. He holds an h-index of 1, indicating that at least one of his publications has been cited by multiple researchers, demonstrating the academic relevance and impact of his findings. His research appears in reputable journals such as Dialogues in Health and Cogent Food & Agriculture, addressing critical topics such as meat safety compliance, adaptive farming strategies, and value chain sustainability. Through his continued focus on innovation, policy integration, and sustainable agricultural development, he is contributing to strengthening Africa’s agrifood systems and enhancing evidence-based agricultural reforms.
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Featured Publications
1. Tangonyire, D. F., & Akuriba, G. A. (2021). Socioeconomic factors influencing farmers’ specific adaptive strategies to climate change in Talensi district of the Upper East Region of Ghana. Ecofeminism and Climate Change, 2(2), 50–68.
Cited by: 53
2. Akuriba, G. A., & Tangonyire, D. F. (2020). Effects of nucleus-farmer outgrower schemes on profitability among smallholder farmers: Empirical evidence from Northern Ghana. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 6(1), 1823592.
Cited by: 18
3. Akuriba, G. A., Awunyo-Vitor, D., Wongnaa, C. A., Owusu-Afriyie, R., Hagan, M. A. S., … (2025). Perceived risk factors and their influence on compliance with meat safety guidelines among butchers and fresh meat retailers in Ghana. Dialogues in Health, Article 100250.
4. Sarfo, B., Asiedu, C. Y., Opoku-Mensah, S., Akuriba, G. A., & Antwi, D. K. (2025). Unwrapping risk perception towards street food safety: The relationships among net profit margin, perceived customer satisfaction and repurchase intention. Food and Humanity, Article 100843.