Robert Darko Osei
Robert Darko Osei is a researcher at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research at the University of Ghana and is interested in capital flows (FDI and aid) and growth, growth and poverty, and macroeconomics.
Dr Osei received his PhD from the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom, examining aid, trade and growth in rural Ghana.
Content by Robert Darko Osei
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Blog post
Cash transfers as COVID-19 relief: Evidence from Ghana
Well-targeted mobile money transfer programmes can be an effective policy tool to smooth consumption during pandemics, especially among the neediest populations. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected economic activity and imperilled the livelihoods of people across the globe. Its effects on the poor in developing countries has been particularly severe, as these citizens are...
7 Jun 2021 | Dean Karlan, Matt Lowe, Robert Darko Osei, Isaac Osei-Akoto, Ben Roth, Chris Udry
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Project
Examining the Impact of Adult Literacy Programs on Literacy, Numeracy, Health, and Economic Well-Being in Ghana
Adult literacy programmes have existed in Ghana since 1948. Initially such programs were funded by donors, but after low efficiency rates (12.5% in the 70s), the donors cut funding. The programme was still continued by the Ghanaian government, and the National Functional Literacy Programme (NFLP) has been running in its current format since 2000. This study aims to measure...
4 Sep 2014 | Niels-Hugo Blunch, Robert Darko Osei
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Project
State-Business Relations
This study will examine the drivers of change in the quality of governance in a developing country like Ghana. While the literature has pointed out a number of potential determinants of change, such as democracy, press freedom, leadership, or technical assistance, we are particularly interested in state-business relations. Obviously, good governance has a positive impact on...
4 Sep 2014 | Robert Darko Osei
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Publication - Policy Brief
Managing the Macroeconomy in an Oil Rich Country: The Case of Ghana (Policy Brief)
1 Aug 2013 | Charles Ackah, Robert Darko Osei, Oliver Morrissey, Eric Mochiah
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Publication - Working Paper
Managing the Macroeconomy in an Oil Rich Country: The Case of Ghana (Working Paper)
1 Jun 2013 | Charles Ackah, Eric Mochiah, Oliver Morrissey, Robert Darko Osei
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Publication - Working Paper
How important is the local private sector as a driver of good governance? (Working Paper)
1 Apr 2013 | Freda Asem, Matthias Busse, Robert Darko Osei, Magdalene Silberberger
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Publication - Policy Brief
Employing the Ultra-Poor in Ghana: Investigating Rural Labor Markets (Policy Brief)
1 Dec 2012 | Dean Karlan, Abhijit Banerjee, Chris Udry, Bram Thuysbert, Robert Darko Osei
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Publication - Policy Brief
Agricultural Decisions after Relaxing Credit and Risk Constraints (Policy Brief)
1 Sep 2012 | Dean Karlan, Robert Darko Osei, Isaac Osei-Akoto, Chris Udry
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Publication - Working Paper
Agricultural Decisions after Relaxing Credit and Risk Constraints (Working Paper)
1 Sep 2012 | Dean Karlan, Robert Darko Osei, Isaac Osei-Akoto, Chris Udry
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Project
Managing the Macroeconomy in an Oil Rich Country
The discovery of commercial quantities of oil and gas off the coast of Ghana in June 2008 has given rise to high expectations and optimism for improved prospects for rapid economic development and poverty reduction. However, there have been public concerns for the proper management of the increased foreign exchange inflows and the transparent use and fair distribution of...
1 Jun 2012 | Charles Ackah, Oliver Morrissey, Robert Darko Osei, Eric Mochiah
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Project
Private Sector Development and Governance in Ghana
This study will examine the drivers of change in the quality of governance in a developing country like Ghana. While the literature has pointed out a number of potential determinants of change, such as democracy, press freedom, leadership, or technical assistance, we are particularly interested in state-business relations. Obviously, good governance has a positive impact on...
1 Jun 2012 | Robert Darko Osei, Matthias Busse
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Multimedia Item - Video
Video: Ghana - Country Session 3: International Growth Centre, Growth Week 2011
11 Jan 2012
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Publication - Policy Brief
Community Involvement in Public Goods Provision (Policy Brief)
1 Jun 2011 | Chris Barrett, Thomas Walker, Robert Darko Osei
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Project
Public Financial Management and the Efficiency of Public Spending
The discovery of commercial quantities of oil and gas off the coast of Ghana in June 2008 has given rise to high expectations and optimism for improved prospects for rapid economic development and poverty reduction. However, there have been public concerns for the proper management of the increased foreign exchange inflows and the transparent use and fair distribution of...
1 Nov 2010 | Oliver Morrissey, Robert Darko Osei, Charles Ackah, Eric Mochiah
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Project
Examining the Underinvestment in Agriculture: Capital Constraints and Risk
Research on the returns to capital in developing countries reveals that the potential for farmers to take on profitable investments may be very high. This research project seeks to understand why farmers do not invest more in potentially profitable farming activities: are risk aversion and/or capital constraints important reasons for this underinvestment in agriculture? And...
1 Sep 2009 | Chris Udry, Ernest Aryeetey, Dean Karlan, Isaac Osei-Akoto, Robert Darko Osei
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Project
Public Good Experiments in Ghana
This study tests the willingness of community members to donate to public infrastructure in four rural communities in Ghana. Using detailed data on the participants and their social networks, it examines the characteristics of those individuals who donate the most, and explore the linkage between donations, the social network and status in the community. Using experimental...
1 Aug 2009 | Robert Darko Osei, Chris Barrett, Thomas Walker