Workshop held to share findings of Modern Energy Cooking Services in Ghana project
A group photo of participants
ISSER discusses debt exchange programme, 2023 budget statement at media forum
Prof. Peter Quartey acknowledges the team of researchers as he presents the ISSER 2023 Budget Review
The Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER) hosted the media for a forum to discuss and analyse the 2023 budget and the debt exchange programme.
DAAD annual collaboration workshop 2022 held, students, alumni urged to support programme continuity
DAAD annual collaboration workshop 2022 participants
The 2022 edition of the annual collaboration workshop of the Ghanaian-German Centre for Development Studies (DAAD) has been held. The event gathered DAAD programme collaborators, students and alumni, and some University of Ghana (UG) officials, including Prof. Eric. Osei-Assibey, Dean of International Programmes, who delivered the keynote address.
Students wrap up academic year with study tour to Central Region
The group at the nursery of the Ekumfi Fruits and Juices Factory
Masters students of ISSER took a study tour to the Ekumfi District in the Central Region of Ghana to engage with development issues there. The tour – arranged each year in the final semester of the Masters in Development Studies training – is aimed at creating space for the students to garner new insights, and make meaningful connections between theory and practice while helping them unwind and strengthen friendships through fun activities.
ISSER Administrative Secretary receives meritorious service award
Mrs. Akuamoah-Boateng receives the award. Photo: Julia Baah-Hanson Asamoa
Mrs. Mawuena Akuamoah-Boateng, Administrative Secretary at the Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER) received a meritorious service award at the maiden edition of the University of Ghana (UG) College of Humanities Awards held on November 4, 2022.
ISSER launches SGER 2021, makes recommendations for IMF negotiations and 2023 budget
Mr. Armah Mensah, Prof. Quartey, Prof. Ofori, Prof. Awandare and Prof. Robert Darko Osei (Dean, Graduate School and ISSER Senior Member) in a pose after launching the report. With them, far left, are some senior members of ISSER.
The Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has launched the State of the Ghanaian Economy Report (SGER) 2021, the 31st edition of its flagship annual report on the economy of Ghana.
FinTech and the Future of Banks and Financial Services in Africa
Abstract
This chapter examines the role of financial technology (FinTech) in transforming the delivery of banking and financial services and its potential in promoting financial inclusion in Africa. The chapter discusses the main types of FinTech which include mobile money, mobile banking, crowdfunding, and blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies and their market developments in Africa.
SGER 2021: celebrating 31 years of ISSER’s flagship publication
The Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER) is set to launch the 31st edition of its flagship report on the economy of Ghana, the State of the Ghanaian Economy Report (SGER) 2021.
The SGER is an expert analysis of the performance of the economy of Ghana in a given year, with recommendations to provide guidance toward improved performance. It is based on real data from the various economic sectors, analysed by qualified and experienced economic experts.
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