Dr. Benjamin Gyamfi

Biography

Benjamin Adu Gyamfi is a Sessional Instructor and Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Department of Political Science at the University of Calgary. His research focuses on Comparative Politics and International Relations, particularly the policy-making processes and policy change dynamics in Africa. Gyamfi is particularly interested in Public Administration, Public Sector Reforms, and Local Governance. His work analyses the drivers behind government policies and how these can lead to significant societal changes. He employs theoretical frameworks such as the multiple streams framework and New Institutionalism to investigate the factors that shape public policy making and change, particularly in the context of post-independence Ghana. In his past research, he has critically assessed decentralization efforts in Africa and argued that these initiatives have often fallen short of achieving development goals due to underlying political dynamics. Gyamfi continues to explore the relationship between political entrepreneurs and policy outcomes in Ghana, shedding light on the complexities involved in crafting effective public policies that contribute to societal welfare.

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