8 h. ago Ghana must learn not to be aid dependent – Prof Quartey on US aid suspension

The immediate past Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social, and Economic Research (ISSER), Professor Peter Quartey, says Ghana’s ineligibility for United States foreign assistance in the 2026 financial year should make the country reduce reliance on external support.

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9 h. ago Ghana’s exclusion from US aid a lesson not to mess up the economy – Prof. Quartey

Director of the Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy (LECIAD), Professor Peter Quartey, also the immediate past Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), has cautioned that Ghana’s exclusion from United States foreign assistance in the 2026 financial year should serve as a sobering reminder of the dangers of poor economic management.

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56 h. ago Security is borderless: LECIAD hosts dialogue on Africa–Europe security interlinkages

The Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy (LECIAD), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Czech Republic and the Czech Institute Afripoli, convened a high-level dialogue on the theme “Security is Borderless: How Africa and Europe’s Security are Connected.” Chaired by Prof. Peter Quartey, Acting Director of LECIAD, the discussion featured presentations from Dr. Afua Boatemaa Yakohene and Dr Ken Ahorsu (both of LECIAD), Mr Vojtech Bílý of the Czech Institute Afripoli, and Mr Kent Mensah, a Ghanaian journalist well versed in security issues. The session was moderated by Mr Matěj Denk, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of the Czech Republic.

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3 d. ago The 1999 Journey of Rokmer Pharma and What Upcoming Pharma Firms Can Learn

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-1999-journey-of-rokmer-pharma-and-what-upcoming-pharma-firms-can-learn/In Ghana’s vibrant but highly competitive pharmaceutical landscape, what is admired as a family-owned business has quietly built a legacy of resilience, community service, and innovation. Founded in 1999 by his wife, Mrs. Mercy Acheampong, has grown from humble beginnings into a trusted pharmaceutical company with roots firmly embedded in both local and international healthcare […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/the-1999-journey-of-rokmer-pharma-and-what-upcoming-pharma-firms-can-learn/

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7 d. ago ECOWAS Gender Centre Staff Prepare Budget Framework in Senegal

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-gender-centre-staff-prepare-budget-framework-in-senegal/The Economic Community of West African States Gender Development Centre concluded a four-day strategic retreat in Senegal focused on implementing new budgeting procedures and preparing its 2026-2028 financial plan. Staff from the ECOWAS Gender Development Centre gathered at Palm Beach Hotel in Saly from August 26-29 to learn the newly introduced Medium-Term Expenditure Framework template. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-gender-centre-staff-prepare-budget-framework-in-senegal/

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9 d. ago Street Food Vendors Learn Safety Lessons to Build Customer Trust

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/street-food-vendors-learn-safety-lessons-to-build-customer-trust/Ghana’s street food industry is embracing hygiene reforms as vendors discover that clean preparation practices can boost profits while protecting public health. The Hospitality Alliance of Ghana recently completed a training program in Madina that combined classroom instruction with hands-on demonstrations for dozens of local food vendors. The initiative reflects growing recognition that food safety […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/street-food-vendors-learn-safety-lessons-to-build-customer-trust/

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4 w. ago Prof Robert Darko Osei named new ISSER Director, takes over from Prof Peter Quartey

The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has announced the appointment of Professor Robert Darko Osei as its new Director, effective 1 August 2025.

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