He currently serves as Senior Advisor for Environmental Policy and Compliance within Mercy Corps' Program & Technical Excellence Unit in Washington, D.C., having previously held the position of Senior Advisor for Environmental Sustainability. Before joining Mercy Corps, he held various roles, including Lecturer at Bournemouth University and Adjunct Researcher at The Robert Gordon University (RGU), Postdoctoral Fellow at York University, Postdoctoral Fellow at Keene State College, Adjunct Faculty at Antioch University, Teaching Lecturer at Plymouth State University, Sustainability Coordinator at Franklin Pierce University, and Research Assistant at the University of Ghana. His influence extends beyond his organizational roles. He has consulted for The World Bank, the Government of Sierra Leone, The Nature Conservancy, Africa Center for Energy Policy, Environmental and Energy Technology Council of Maine, and CAMFED-Ghana. He serves as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Law and Development Associates Group in Ghana. He has co-edited a book and co-authored 2 book chapters published by Routledge. He boasts a portfolio of 23 scientific papers in esteemed journals, including the Journal of Cleaner Production, Resources Policy, Energy Research and Social Science, Environmental Science & Policy, Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning, The Extractive Industries and Society, Business and Human Rights Journal, Business and Society Review, Natural Resources Forum. Currently, he is enrolled in Harvard Kennedy School's Executive Education Program, specializing in Public Policy. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies from Antioch University and dual master's degrees: MSc. in Environmental Studies from Antioch University and MSc. in Corporate Social Responsibility & Energy from RGU. His academic journey began with a BA Degree in Geography & Resource Development with Philosophy from the University of Ghana.Dr. Tuokuu is an environmentalist with over a decade of experience in various areas crucial to addressing global environmental challenges. His expertise spans environmental compliance, climate justice, sustainability, resource mobilization, and energy transition. His extensive field work in Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Kenya further strengthens his grasp of environmental issues in different cultural settings. He has provided technical leadership on environmental compliance to support projects funded by USAID, FCDO, Global Affairs Canada, and European Union across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. He currently serves as Senior Advisor for Environmental Policy and Compliance within Mercy Corps' Program & Technical Excellence Unit in Washington, D.C., having previously held the position of Senior Advisor for Environmental Sustainability. Before joining Mercy Corps, he held various roles, including Lecturer at Bournemouth University and Adjunct Researcher at The Robert Gordon University (RGU), Postdoctoral Fellow at York University, Postdoctoral Fellow at Keene State College, Adjunct Faculty at Antioch University, Teaching Lecturer at Plymouth State University, Sustainability Coordinator at Franklin Pierce University, and Research Assistant at the University of Ghana. His influence extends beyond his organizational roles. He has consulted for The World Bank, the Government of Sierra Leone, The Nature Conservancy, Africa Center for Energy Policy, Environmental and Energy Technology Council of Maine, and CAMFED-Ghana. He serves as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Law and Development Associates Group in Ghana. He has co-edited a book and co-authored 2 book chapters published by Routledge. He boasts a portfolio of 23 scientific papers in esteemed journals, including the Journal of Cleaner Production, Resources Policy, Energy Research and Social Science, Environmental Science & Policy, Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning, The Extractive Industries and Society, Business and Human Rights Journal, Business and Society Review, Natural Resources Forum. Currently, he is enrolled in Harvard Kennedy School's Executive Education Program, specializing in Public Policy. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Studies from Antioch University and dual master's degrees: MSc. in Environmental Studies from Antioch University and MSc. in Corporate Social Responsibility & Energy from RGU. His academic journey began with a BA Degree in Geography & Resource Development with Philosophy from the University of Ghana.
Francis Xavier Tuokuu
Sustainability, energy transition, climate change, and environmental compliance expert
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Challenges and opportunities of environmental policy implementation: Empirical evidence from Ghana's gold mining sector
Resources Policy / Dec 01, 2018
Tuokuu, F. X. D., Gruber, J. S., Idemudia, U., & Kayira, J. (2018). Challenges and opportunities of environmental policy implementation: Empirical evidence from Ghana’s gold mining sector. Resources Policy, 59, 435–445. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resourpol.2018.08.014
Sustainable development in Ghana's gold mines: Clarifying the stakeholder's perspective
Journal of Sustainable Mining / May 01, 2019
Dery Tuokuu, F. X., Kpinpuo, S. D., & Hinson, R. E. (2019). Sustainable development in Ghana’s gold mines: Clarifying the stakeholder’s perspective. Journal of Sustainable Mining, 18(2), 77–84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsm.2019.02.007
Criminalization of “galamsey” and livelihoods in Ghana: Limits and consequences
Natural Resources Forum / Feb 01, 2020
Dery Tuokuu, F. X., Idemudia, U., Bawelle, E. B. G., & Baguri Sumani, J. B. (2020). Criminalization of “galamsey” and livelihoods in Ghana: Limits and consequences. Natural Resources Forum, 44(1), 52–65. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/1477-8947.12189
Identifying and clarifying environmental policy best practices for the mining industry–A systematic review
Journal of Cleaner Production / Jun 01, 2019
Tuokuu, F. X. D., Idemudia, U., Gruber, J. S., & Kayira, J. (2019). Identifying and clarifying environmental policy best practices for the mining industry–A systematic review. Journal of Cleaner Production, 222, 922–933. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.03.111
Corporate social responsibility: is it an alternative to government?
Journal of Global Responsibility / May 09, 2016
Tuokuu, F. X. D., & Amponsah-Tawiah, K. (2016). Corporate social responsibility: is it an alternative to government? Journal of Global Responsibility, 7(1), 26–38. https://doi.org/10.1108/jgr-05-2015-0007
Ghana's renewable energy agenda: Legislative drafting in search of policy paralysis
Energy Research & Social Science / Jun 01, 2020
Atuguba, R. A., & Tuokuu, F. X. D. (2020). Ghana’s renewable energy agenda: Legislative drafting in search of policy paralysis. Energy Research & Social Science, 64, 101453. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2020.101453
Linking stakeholder perspectives for environmental policy development and implementation in Ghana’s gold mining sector: Insights from a Q-methodology study
Environmental Science & Policy / Jul 01, 2019
Tuokuu, F. X. D., Idemudia, U., Gruber, J. S., & Kayira, J. (2019). Linking stakeholder perspectives for environmental policy development and implementation in Ghana’s gold mining sector: Insights from a Q-methodology study. Environmental Science & Policy, 97, 106–115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2019.03.015
Women’s Survival in Ghana: What Has Law Got to Do With It?
SAGE Open / Jul 01, 2020
Dowuona-Hammond, C., Atuguba, R. A., & Tuokuu, F. X. D. (2020). Women’s Survival in Ghana: What Has Law Got to Do With It? SAGE Open, 10(3), 215824402094147. https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244020941472
Retooling Tullow Ghana’s CSR strategy: A communication lens
Journal of Global Responsibility / Aug 15, 2017
Kpinpuo, S. D., & Tuokuu, F. X. D. (2017). Retooling Tullow Ghana’s CSR strategy: A communication lens. Journal of Global Responsibility, 8(2), 225–243. https://doi.org/10.1108/jgr-03-2017-0013
Assessing the corporate social responsibility interventions in the Ghanaian oil and gas industry: Perspectives from local actors
The Extractive Industries and Society / Dec 01, 2022
Mohammed, A. S., Ackah, I., Tuokuu, F. X., & Abane, S. (2022). Assessing the corporate social responsibility interventions in the Ghanaian oil and gas industry: Perspectives from local actors. The Extractive Industries and Society, 12, 101145. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2022.101145
Oiling the wheels of sub-national development: An overview of development plan implementation in the Western region of Ghana
The Extractive Industries and Society / Apr 01, 2019
Ackah, I., Osei, E., Dery Tuokuu, F. X., & Bobio, C. (2019). Oiling the wheels of sub-national development: An overview of development plan implementation in the Western region of Ghana. The Extractive Industries and Society, 6(2), 343–357. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2018.12.002
Preventing The Oil “Resource Curse” In Ghana: Lessons From Nigeria
World Futures / Aug 01, 2012
Okpanachi, E., & Andrews, N. (2012). Preventing The Oil “Resource Curse” In Ghana: Lessons From Nigeria. World Futures, 68(6), 430–450. https://doi.org/10.1080/02604027.2012.693854
Ghana’s energy access journey so far: a review of key strategies
International Journal of Energy Sector Management / Sep 02, 2020
Bukari, D., Tuokuu, F. X. D., Suleman, S., Ackah, I., & Apenu, G. (2020). Ghana’s energy access journey so far: a review of key strategies. International Journal of Energy Sector Management, 15(1), 139–156. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijesm-02-2020-0008
Statelessness in West Africa: An Assessment of Stateless Populations and Legal, Policy, and Administrative Frameworks in Ghana
Journal on Migration and Human Security / Jan 31, 2020
Atuguba, R. A., Tuokuu, F. X. D., & Gbang, V. (2020). Statelessness in West Africa: An Assessment of Stateless Populations and Legal, Policy, and Administrative Frameworks in Ghana. Journal on Migration and Human Security, 8(1), 14–31. https://doi.org/10.1177/2331502419900771
The extractive industry and human rights in Africa: Lessons from the past and future directions
Resources Policy / Sep 01, 2022
Idemudia, U., Tuokuu, F. X. D., & Essah, M. (2022). The extractive industry and human rights in Africa: Lessons from the past and future directions. Resources Policy, 78, 102838. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resourpol.2022.102838
Good governance practices in Ghana’s FLEGT voluntary partnership agreement process: an application of Q methodology
Journal of Environmental Policy & Planning / Jun 30, 2020
Adams, M. A., Kayira, J., Gruber, J. S., Idemudia, U., Tegegne, Y. T., Nantogmah Attah, A., Tuokuu, F. X. D., & Ansong, M. (2020). Good governance practices in Ghana’s FLEGT voluntary partnership agreement process: an application of Q methodology. Journal of Environmental Policy & Planning, 23(1), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/1523908x.2020.1784116
Effects of Dwindling Gold Prices on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Performance in Ghana’s Mining Sector
CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance / Jan 01, 2017
Amponsah-Tawiah, K., & Tuokuu, F. X. D. (2017). Effects of Dwindling Gold Prices on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Performance in Ghana’s Mining Sector. In Corporate Social Responsibility in Times of Crisis (pp. 229–246). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-52839-7_12
Market reaction to fossil fuel divestment announcements: Evidence from the United States
Business and Society Review / Dec 01, 2022
Zori, S. G., Bakker, M. H. C., Tuokuu, F. X. D., & Pare, J. (2022). Market reaction to fossil fuel divestment announcements: Evidence from the United States. Business and Society Review, 127(4), 939–960. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/basr.12295
Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Development in Africa
Business and Sustainable Development in Africa / Feb 08, 2022
Idemudia, U., Tuokuu, F. X. D., Essah, M., & Graham, E. (2022). Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Development in Africa. In Business and Sustainable Development in Africa (pp. 80–97). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003038078-5
The Child Labour Quagmire in Ghana: Root Causes and Ephemeral Solutions
Business and Human Rights Journal / Dec 17, 2020
DOWUONA-HAMMOND, C., ATUGUBA, R. A., & TUOKUU, F. X. D. (2020). The Child Labour Quagmire in Ghana: Root Causes and Ephemeral Solutions. Business and Human Rights Journal, 6(1), 163–169. https://doi.org/10.1017/bhj.2020.29
Politics of Oil and Gas in Ghana
Insight on Africa / Jun 26, 2016
Graham, E., Ackah, I., & Gyampo, R. E. (2016). Politics of Oil and Gas in Ghana. Insight on Africa, 8(2), 131–141. https://doi.org/10.1177/0975087816655015
Polluting our rivers in search of gold: how sustainable are reforms to stop informal miners from returning to mining sites in Ghana?
Frontiers in Environmental Science / May 10, 2023
Mensah, A. K., & Tuokuu, F. X. D. (2023). Polluting our rivers in search of gold: how sustainable are reforms to stop informal miners from returning to mining sites in Ghana? Frontiers in Environmental Science, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1154091
Livelihood access and challenges of coastal communities: insights from Ghana
Journal of Global Responsibility / Mar 17, 2023
Mohammed, A. S., Tuokuu, F. X. D., & Adda, E. B. (2023). Livelihood access and challenges of coastal communities: insights from Ghana. Journal of Global Responsibility, 14(4), 452–475. https://doi.org/10.1108/jgr-02-2022-0017
Introduction
Business and Sustainable Development in Africa / Feb 08, 2022
Idemudia, U., Tuokuu, F. X. D., & Liedong, T. A. (2022). Introduction. In Business and Sustainable Development in Africa (pp. 1–15). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003038078-1
Business and Sustainable Development in Africa
Feb 08, 2022
Idemudia, U., Dery Tuokuu, F. X., & Liedong, T. A. (2022). Business and Sustainable Development in Africa: Medicine or Placebo? Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003038078
Performance Evaluation of Major Oil and Gas Companies Diversifying into Renewable Energy Resources
Aug 09, 2021
Performance Evaluation of Major Oil and Gas Companies Diversifying into Renewable Energy Resources. (2021). American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2021-3370.vid
Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue and Company-Community Relations in Ghana's Oil and Gas Sector
Jan 01, 2023
Mohammed, A., Tuokuu, F. X. D., & Andrews, N. (2023). Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue and Company-Community Relations in Ghana’s Oil and Gas Sector. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4340507
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Antioch University New England
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