School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability

School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5424 USA
(269) 387-2716

Benjamin Ofori-Amoah

Benjamin Ofori-Amoah
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Director
Professor
Office: (269) 387-3424
Fax: (269) 387-3442
Location:
3900 Wood Hall, Mail Stop 5424
Mailing address:
School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability
Western Michigan University
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5424
Benjamin Ofori-Amoah
Education:
  • Ph.D., Geography, Simon Fraser University, 1990
Teaching Interests:
  • Economic Geography
  • Urban Geography
  • Urban and Regional Planning
  • Africa
Research Interests:
  • African Economic Development
  • Small Cities
  • Urban and Regional Planning
Bio:

Ben is an economic geographer and urban and regional planner with expertise in economic development, location analysis, urban and regional planning, and GIS applications. His current research focuses on African economic development  and local economic development with reference to America’s small cities.