3 d. ago ISSER Director urges private sector support for research dissemination

Professor Peter Quartey, Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana, has called on industry players and private sector actors to actively support research and dissemination initiatives that can help shape public policy and foster inclusive national development. He pointed to the critical role of collaboration in translating research findings into actionable outcomes that improve lives and inform governance. Professor Quartey made the call during the launch in Accra of the 7th edition of Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) 2024, one of ISSER’s flagship biennial publications, on Thursday.

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1 week ago Volta regional minister holds first statutory meeting of coordinating council for 2025

The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, on Tuesday chaired the first statutory meeting of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) for the year 2025, with a call for strengthened collaboration and shared purpose in delivering development across the region.

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1 week ago Ghana and Mexico deepen sports diplomacy and youth development collaboration

The Honourable Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, on Thursday, 3rd July 2025, received Her Excellency Norma Ang, Ambassador of Mexico to Ghana, and Mr. Fernando Alvarado Valenzuela, Deputy Head of Mission, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Accra.

Sport

1 week ago WeComm launches ‘INSPIRE’ programme to expose participants to practical agriculture

WeComm Agri-Media & Consultancy has introduced INSPIRE by WeComm, a hands-on learning programme designed to give participants direct exposure to various stages of Ghana’s agricultural value chain, from production to processing. The initiative, developed in collaboration with Newage Agric Solutions Limited and Evivi Foods, seeks to address gaps in understanding and engagement with agribusiness among young people and professionals. Misconceptions and limited access to practical experiences continue to discourage wider participation in the sector, despite its importance to Ghana’s economy, food security, and job creation.

Culture

2 w. ago MOTI to elebrate 2025 MSME Day with national event focused on digital empowerment and sustainability

The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry (MOTAI), in collaboration with the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) and a host of development and private sector partners, will commemorate the 2025 International Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day with a national celebration in Accra.

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2 w. ago King of Eswatini pushes for strong collaboration between political and traditional leadership for sustained development

The King of Eswatini, King Mswati III, has admonished political leaders to leverage on the peaceful co-existence with the chieftaincy institution to develop the country. To him, the lifetime tenure of the chiefs should aid continuity in development by governments whose power is transient. “Traditional leadership is a birthright, you are for everyday, it means […]

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2 w. ago Volta regional minister strengthens institutional collaboration and supports media development

The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has embarked on a series of high-level engagements with key public and private institutions in the region.

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4 w. ago KNUST researchers develop AI model to enhance breast cancer diagnosis

Researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, in collaboration with partner institutions, have developed a promising artificial intelligence (AI) model that could significantly improve the accuracy and accessibility of breast cancer diagnosis. This innovation is crucial for healthcare systems in low-resource settings where medical specialists and diagnostic infrastructure may be limited.

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