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Education
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Accomplishments
Affiliations
Publications
Conferences
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Victoria Ankrah

Victoria Ankrah

Summary

Experienced with designing and delivering educational content that engages and inspires students. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to enhance learning outcomes and foster positive classroom environment. Strong understanding of curriculum development and student assessment techniques.

Education

Doctor of Policy Studies - Distinction

Lingnan University, Institute of Policy Studies
01.2024

Master of Public Management - Distinction

Beijing Normal University, School of Social Development and Public Policy
01.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology with Adult Education

University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana
01.2015

Work History

Research Associate/ Head of External Relations

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
01.2024 - Current
  • Conducting an in-depth analysis of migration patterns and labour market trends to inform public policy decisions
  • Understanding the politics in external relations
  • Analysis of Politics in Policy Agenda
  • Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate the socio-economic impacts of migration on local communities and labour markets
  • Producing comprehensive reports and policy briefs based on research findings to advise stakeholders and governmental bodies
  • Engaging with community organisations and migrant groups to enhance understanding of on-the-ground issues affecting labour mobility
  • Presenting research outcomes at academic conferences and workshops to disseminate findings and foster dialogue on migration-related policies

Head of External Relations

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
01.2024 - Current

Instructor

Lingnan University
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Conducted a 60-minute tutorial session for students, facilitating engaging discussions and providing guidance on key concepts
  • Assessed student performance through grading of project presentations and evaluated student ability on comparative policy analysis and policy transferability
  • Graded end-of-term reports

Doctorate Research

Lingnan University
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Company Overview: Institute of Policy Studies
  • Analysed the implications of the absence of CBPP international agreements on the retirement intentions of Ghanaian migrants through thematic content analysis
  • Examined the interrelationship between health policies and return migration decisions among older Ghanaian migrants
  • Evaluated the impact of integration challenges, including credential recognition, on the employment experiences of Ghanaian migrants in the U.S
  • Investigated the influence of family dynamics and social relations on the return migration intentions of Ghanaian health workers
  • Conducted a comparative analysis of the social security systems in Ghana and the U.S
  • To identify barriers to effective CBPP implementation
  • Participated in community outreach to engage with Ghanaian migrants about their perspectives on social security and migration policies
  • Institute of Policy Studies

Client Service Officer

Ecobank Ghana Limited
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Account creation and onboarding team

Executive Assistant Chief Executive Officer

Fleri Incorporation
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Company Overview: USA (Remote)
  • USA (Remote)

Tutor

Beijing Normal University
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Assess student understanding through assignments, presentations, and reports, providing constructive feedback to foster their research skills

Programs Team Member

China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation
01.2015

Skills

  • Class management
  • Academic writing
  • Academic research
  • Research and analysis
  • Organization
  • Student counseling
  • Student engagement
  • Lesson planning
  • Subject expertise
  • Academic advisement
  • Public speaking
  • Student records management
  • Online class discussion

Accomplishments

  • Lingnan University Outstanding Academic Merit Award, 2022/ 2023/ 2024
  • Lingnan University Graduate Research Grant, Data collection in the USA for PhD dissertation, HK$ 20,000, 2024
  • Chinese Government Scholarship, Outstanding International Student to Pursue Master's in China., 2016
  • Best Junior Staff, 2015, GA Central Municipal Assembly, Best National Service Person, Ghc2000

Affiliations

International Public Policy Association

Publications

  • Ankrah, V., Nkansah, J. O., Annor, B., Cultural differences on work relations in Chinese companies operating in Ghana: A cross-cultural study of Chinese and Ghanaian workers., Heliyon, 10, 4, e25697, 2024
  • Wang, Z., Huang, Y., Ankrah, V., Dai, J., Greening the knowledge-based economies: Harnessing natural resources and innovation in information and communication technologies for green growth., Resources Policy, 86, 104181, 2023
  • Regassa, E. D., Ankrah, V., Understanding the impediments to developing rehabilitation programs in Ethiopia and Ghana: The case of Dire Dawa Federal Prison and Nsawam Medium Security Prison., Under Review
  • The impact of the absence of Cross-Border Pension Portability Scheme between developed and developing countries on migrant experiences and return decisions: Evidence from Ghanaians in the US., Under review
  • I live here but save there: Ghana-based Nigerians' Social Protection Risk and Coping Strategies in the Informal Sector., Under review
  • Sociological Incursion into the Pregnancy and Maternal Experience of Postgraduate Students in Hong Kong., Under review
  • Rethinking Cross Border Pension Portability (CBPP) Scheme in West Africa: Perspectives of Social Security Officials and Ghanaian in the United States., Working Paper
  • Why do Social Scientists Publish? A critical review of motivations and driving factors., Working Paper
  • Understanding the factors to return migration decisions among Ghanaians in the United States., Working Paper

Conferences

  • Hong Kong-Finland-Norway Comparative Higher Education Research Symposium, 2024, MC
  • Conference for Higher Education Research, CHER 2023, 11/2023, MC
  • 17th International Human Rights Summit, United Nations Headquarters - New York, USA, 05/2023, Participant
  • 6th International Conference on Public Policy, Toronto Metropolitan University – Ontario, Canada, Presenter, Pension Portability and the Dynamics in the Experiences and Return Possibilities of Retired Ghanaians Living in the United States.
  • Migration and Organization Conference, Columbia Business School- New York, USA, Presenter, Cultural Differences in Work Relations in Chinese Companies Operating in Ghana: A Cross-Cultural Study of Chinese and Ghanaian Workers.

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Timeline

Research Associate/ Head of External Relations

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
01.2024 - Current

Head of External Relations

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
01.2024 - Current

Instructor

Lingnan University
01.2023 - 01.2024

Doctorate Research

Lingnan University
01.2021 - 01.2024

Client Service Officer

Ecobank Ghana Limited
01.2020 - 01.2021

Executive Assistant Chief Executive Officer

Fleri Incorporation
01.2019 - 01.2020

Tutor

Beijing Normal University
01.2017 - 01.2018

Programs Team Member

China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation
01.2015

Master of Public Management - Distinction

Beijing Normal University, School of Social Development and Public Policy

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology with Adult Education

University of Ghana

Doctor of Policy Studies - Distinction

Lingnan University, Institute of Policy Studies
Victoria Ankrah