Frank Agbola

Frank Agbola is a Professor of Economics at the University of Newcastle, Australia, specializing in Development Economics, International Economics, and Agricultural Economics. He has held leadership roles such as Director of the Asia Pacific Research Centre (since 2021), Assistant Dean (2021–2022), and Deputy Head of Research (2014–2019) within the Newcastle Business School.

Education: PhD (University of Queensland), BSc (Agriculture Economics, University of Ghana), MCom (Economics and Finance, Curtin University), and a Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching (University of Newcastle).

Research interests focus on economic growth, international trade, policy analysis, and development challenges in Africa and Asia. Notable areas include the impact of foreign aid, SME performance, and HIV/AIDS on agricultural sectors. His work bridges theoretical and applied economics, with contributions to journals like Economic Modelling and Tourism Economics.

He has supervised over 30 PhD/Masters students in areas like economic growth, capital flows, and corporate social responsibility. Awards include the 2021 Excellence Award for Supervision. His editorial roles include Associate Editor of the Journal of Small Business Management and Editor-In-Chief of the African Journal of Technical Education and Management.

Grants and funding include projects on drought resilience, soil management, and governance in public services. His research emphasizes policy-relevant insights, addressing global challenges like poverty and sustainable development.