Dr George Ofosu
Lecturer in International Business
Eastern Gateway Building 108
- Email: george.ofosu@brunel.ac.uk
- Tel: +44 (0)1895 266331
- Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Management
- Brunel Business School
Summary
George Ofosu holds a PhD in Economic Geography and International Business, and an MSc in Transition Management from Justus Liebig University, Giessen, Germany. His research interest spans across the broad areas of international business in emerging markets, international management, and innovation. His current research focuses on the extractive industry, their organizing practices, business models, and impact on the natural environment. He is also interested in the value of Sino-Africa busines relations and partnerships, Citizen and DiY Science.
George Ofosu currently serves as an Associate Editor of the Elsevier-published journal 'Environmental Science & Policy'. His research papers have been published in Journals such as: Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Technovation, Environmental Science and Policy, Journal of Rural Studies, Economic and Industrial Democracy, Resources Policy, Technology Analysis and Strategic Management, and Journal of Economic Issues.
Qualifications
PhD Economic Geography and International Business, Justus Liebig University, Giessen, Germany
MSc Transition Management, Justus Liebig University, Giessen, Germany
BA (Hons) English and Sociology, University of Ghana
Newest selected publications
Ofosu, G., Siaw, D., Asante, S. and Adusei Peasah, K. (2025) 'Formalization as a strategy of ASM “sanitization”: So far, how far?'. Strategy and Leadership, 0 (ahead of print). pp. 1 - 19. ISSN: 0094-064X Open Access Link
Ofosu, G. and Arthur-Holmes, F. (2025) 'Becoming a friend of the foe: The evolving perspectives on the ‘cohabitation’ strategies of large-scale and artisanal and small-scale mining operations'. World Development, 195. pp. 1 - 10. ISSN: 0305-750X Open Access Link
Ofosu, G., Arthur-Holmes, F., Siaw, D. and Sarpong, D. (2025) 'Friends or foes: Can large-scale mining companies partner with small-scale miners? Yes, they can?'. Journal of Rural Studies, 119. pp. 1 - 10. ISSN: 0743-0167 Open Access Link
Ofosu, G. and Arthur-Holmes, F. (2025) 'Transforming Ghana's ASM industry: The intersection of ‘mining schemes’ and stakeholder collaboration'. Resources Policy, 105. pp. 1 - 9. ISSN: 0301-4207 Open Access Link
Ofosu, G., Arthur-Holmes, F. and Siaw, D. (2025) 'Internalizing corporate social responsibility (CSR) in ASM: The making of small-scale miners as environmental and work safety “‘champions’”'. Strategy and Leadership, 53 (3). pp. 321 - 346. ISSN: 1087-8572 Open Access Link