Founder and Editorial Leadership
Amanfo Smart Edward, PhD
Founder, 360 Political Ecology (360PE)
Scholarly identity: Interdisciplinary Researcher in Environmental and Development Economics
Current research focus: Climate Finance and Corporate Sustainability Strategy
Academic Qualifications
- PhD, Global Environmental Studies — Sophia University, Japan
- MA, Economics — Tokyo International University, Japan
- BA, Economics and Management — University of Ghana
- Diploma in Basic Education — Foso College of Education, Ghana
Current Academic Affiliation
Doctoral Student, School of Business Administration
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, Michigan, United States
Research Background and Interests
Amanfo Smart Edward is an interdisciplinary researcher whose work brings together environmental and development economics, sustainability, and the political economy of environmental change.
His doctoral research at Sophia University investigated multidimensional household energy poverty and social-ecological resilience in rural Ghana.
His emerging research specialization, Climate Finance and Corporate Sustainability Strategy, examines how financial systems, organizational capabilities, and business strategies influence environmental sustainability and economic development.
His broader research interests include environmental and resource economics, energy security, climate resilience, environmental governance, critical minerals and energy transitions, sustainable finance, just transition finance, corporate sustainability, and inclusive development, particularly in low- and emerging-income economies.
Founding Vision and Editorial Leadership
Amanfo Smart Edward established 360 Political Ecology (360PE) to connect research-informed scholarship with accessible, critical public discussion about environmental and development challenges.
The platform is guided by four principles:
Evidence · Ecology · Equity · Development
360PE examines environmental and development challenges through ten interconnected thematic areas and seeks to contribute to informed academic, policy, and public dialogue.
Editorial responsibility: As founder, Amanfo Smart Edward is responsible for the platform’s editorial direction. Publications are expected to follow 360PE’s stated Editorial Standards, including transparency, appropriate attribution, critical evaluation of evidence, and acknowledgment of uncertainty.
Institutional Independence
360 Political Ecology (360PE) is an independently operated, research-informed platform.
The founder’s academic and professional affiliations are provided for identification purposes only. They do not imply that Andrews University, Sophia University, Tokyo International University, the University of Ghana, Foso College of Education, or any other institution sponsors, publishes, supervises, or endorses 360PE or its editorial positions.
Research Collaborations and Editorial Enquiries
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