Charity Osei-Amponsah

Senior Regional Researcher - Governance Institution and Inclusion, Country Focal Point - Nigeria

Charity Osei-Amponsah worked at the Science and Technology Policy Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-STEPRI), Ghana. She led social science research under the Africa Research in Sustainable Intensification for the Next Generation (Africa RISING) project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). Osei-Amponsah also conducted research under the Netherlands Foreign Ministry (NWO-WOTRO)-funded Inclusive Development on Agricultural Partnerships project, implemented by Wageningen University, Netherlands. She worked closely with, and supervised the research activities of, many junior social scientists and students. Osei-Amponsah has authored and co-authored several articles in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters and newspaper articles, which have been disseminated widely at national and international conferences.

Latest news for Charity Osei-Amponsah

Blogs

Amidst food crisis, Nigerian farmers drive irrigation solutions

A multi-stakeholder dialogue platform in Nigeria takes ambitious strides to advance irrigation systems created and managed by farmers ...

December 23, 2025

In the media

European Union and IWMI mark successful conclusion of REACH-STR project

The project developed evidence-based solutions to help vulnerable communities in northern Ghana better withstand the impact of climate change ...

June 29, 2025

Blogs

IWMI is building Ghana’s climate resilience experts for tomorrow 

Students research the intersection of climate resilience, gender, migration, and social transformation in northern Ghana, and develop skills to drive climate-resilient solutions and make policy recommendations ...

May 7, 2025

Publications

January-February 2025 Research Journal Roundup 

Roundup of research, journal and other academic articles from January and February 2025 ...

April 16, 2025

Blogs

The challenges and pathways to mainstreaming gender in Nigerian’s water sector governance 

In Nigeria, IWMI works to address gender inequalities through water sector policies to ensure inclusive development and support sustainable water governance ...

April 9, 2025

Blogs

Challenges to and opportunities for women’s empowerment in building climate resilient communities in rural Ghana

Supporting women farmers and micro-entrepreneurs in Northwestern Ghana diversifies income sources and enhances their economic resilience ...

March 8, 2025

News

Gendered climate vulnerability hotspot mapping for inclusive action in Ghana  

This tool will contribute to informed decision-making which addresses the specific needs of diverse social groups.  ...

February 4, 2025

Blogs

Mind the gap

IWMI’s research shows that implementing interventions that promote inclusivity leads to long-term sustainability in landscape management ...

October 23, 2024

Blogs

Water sources and management in Adamawa State, Nigeria

Decision-making on water resource access and management should be inclusive to address the challenges of both men and women ...

August 6, 2024

Blogs

Trials and troubles of life in Adamawa State, Nigeria – Part Two

IWMI research shows evidence of the life-threatening impact of water scarcity on Internally Displaced Persons and host communities ...

July 15, 2024

Blogs

On gender and social inclusion in Ghana’s landscape management policies

Addressing the gaps will pave the way for inclusive and sustainable management, benefitting landscapes and communities ...

July 12, 2024

Blogs

Youth migration and climate resilience in northern Ghana

IWMI research draws out the positive and negative outcomes impacting society and the environment ...

July 11, 2024

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Latest publications by Charity Osei-Amponsah

Report

Tackling irrigation development and water management crises in Africa

International Water Management Institute | August 28th, 2025

Zemadim, Birhanu; Haileslassie, Amare; Dirwai, Tinashe Lindel; Gebrezgabher, Solomie A.; Akpoti, Komlavi; Osei-Amponsah, Charity; Cofie, Olufunke O.; Hafeez, Mohsin; Smith, Mark

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Book Chapter

(Re)thinking environmental governance in the changing climate context of northwestern Ghana

Leiden University Press | August 21st, 2025

Osei-Amponsah, Charity; Okem, Andrew; Nornoo, J.; Puopiel, F.

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Participatory scenario building for climate resilience: a guide tested in Ghana

International Water Management Institute | July 22nd, 2025

Osei-Amponsah, Charity; Quarmine, William

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