Author: Vincent Amedzake

Top achievers from nine Senior High Schools in the Keta Municipality and Anloga District were recently honoured at an awards ceremony hosted by the Coastal Community Action for Resilience through Edutainment (C-CARE) Initiative of the c. The event was organised under the Coastal Community Resilience for Climate and Diarrhoea (C2R-CD) Project, spearheaded by Prof. Dzidzo Yirenya-Tawiah, the Project Investigator. The C2R-CD project, a collaboration between the IESS, Aarhus University, Denmark, the Environmental Protection Agency, the People’s Dialogue on Human Settlements and sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, aims to address climate and diarrhoea resilience in coastal communities.…

Over 100 street food vendors across 29 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Greater Accra have recently benefitted from a training programme as part of the UrbanSafe Project. The initiative, organised by the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, aimed to enhance food safety skills among street vendors in Ghana. The two-day training workshop, a culmination of the two-year UrbanSafe Project, commenced with a welcome address from Dr. Cynthia Gadegbeku, Co-PI of the project. She highlighted the importance of the initiative, stating, “The event aims to give feedback and provide two days of training to vendors with information gathered…

Following 16 years of impactful research and training of African agricultural scientists, partners have reignited passion for furthering their work with the launch of WACCI 3.0. This renewed commitment will see partners of the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement at the University of Ghana commit a colossal investment of resources over the next decade to training farmers and researchers. At the launch of this new framework and direction for the WACCI dream, held in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA, the April event was titled “Seeds of Tomorrow: Cultivating Global Partnerships for Africa’s Agricultural Renaissance”. It brought together agricultural science leaders…

The Late Emeritus Prof. Kwame Gyekye, a renowned Philosopher and profound contributor to African thought, ethics and scholarship, has been celebrated with a memorial lecture in his honour. The Lecture was organised by the Department of Philosophy and Classics under the leadership of Prof. Hasskei Mohammed Majeed (Head of Department), in collaboration with the Gyekye family. The President of the Republic, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo who was the Special Guest of Honour, hailed the intellectual legacy of late Emeritus Professor, describing him as a towering figure in African philosophy. “Prof. Gyekye was not just a Philosopher; he was a…

In the annals of history, the aphorism “vindication is in the womb of time” has served as a beacon of hope, suggesting that time holds the power to reveal truth and justice. Yet, in the context of Ghana’s rich tapestry of events, one cannot help but question: Is vindication truly bestowed by the passage of time? Throughout Ghana’s history, poignant examples emerge that both affirm and challenge this notion. One such instance is the story of Kwame Nkrumah, the visionary leader whose fervent pursuit of independence galvanized a nation. In 1957, Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African country to break…

As part of its ongoing research efforts to champion sustainable and clean energy solutions in Ghana, the Institute of Social Statistical and Economic Research (ISSER) recently hosted a research dissemination workshop focusing on the outcomes of the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) Phase II project. The dissemination workshop held at the ISSER Conference room served as a focal point for stakeholders from the energy sector, academia and various media outlets, as well as for the researchers working on the project to shed light on the superior advantages of electric cooking (e-cooking) technologies. Supported by the World Bank, the MECS project…

The University of Ghana School of Pharmacy witnessed a momentous occasion as over 100 students officially transitioned into the clinical years of the Doctor of Pharmacy programme during its 2nd White Coat Ceremony. Held at the prestigious Great Hall of the University, the event marked a significant milestone in the academic journey of these aspiring pharmacists who successfully completed four years of studies as part of the pharmacy programme. Under the theme “Embracing Ethical Excellence in Pharmacy Practice,” the ceremony underscored the importance of ethical conduct and professional excellence in the field of pharmacy. Distinguished guests, faculty members, and proud…

The collaborative initiative between the Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST) and the French Embassy in Ghana, known as the Valorisation of Waste Plastics for Fuel Production (Valoplatiques) project, has been successfully initiated in the Osu community within the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA). The project, an outcome of the Technology Transfer and Skill Development Training Project of IAST, aims to address plastic waste challenges in Ghana by recycling plastics into fuel. Director of the Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Prof. David Dodoo-Arhin, expressed his satisfaction with the launch of the Valoplatiques programme. The primary focus is to…

Ms. Abena Amoah stands as a beacon of excellence in Ghana’s financial landscape, her influence spanning across both public and private sectors. With a career trajectory marked by unwavering professionalism and integrity, she has left an indelible mark on the industry, earning respect and admiration from peers and mentees alike. Abena’s journey began as an investment analyst and stockbroker, where her innate talent and dedication propelled her to leadership roles within top investment banks in Ghana. Her tenure with esteemed institutions such as BlackIvy Group LLC and Renaissance Group saw her spearhead groundbreaking initiatives, including the development of the WestPark…

In a concerted effort to enhance the problem-solving capabilities of Agribusiness practitioners, the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness at the School of Agriculture recently hosted a closeout workshop for their Design Thinking (DT) project. This initiative, which began in 2021 and concluded in January 2024, aimed to instill innovative methodologies within the agricultural sector and was funded under the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF), a flagship programme of the Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET), an Africa-led, World Bank-affiliated initiative. Addressing participants at the closeout workshop held at the Forest Hotel, Dodowa, Principal Investigator…