The Teacher Capacity Building for Play-based Early Learning in Ghana and Sierra Leone project has unveiled key outputs shedding light on the state of early childhood education in Ghana. The initial outputs, comprising two policy briefs and a comprehensive quantitative study report also share evidence-backed recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness and outcomes of play-based learning (PBL).
From impactful research projects to transformative training programs and informative stakeholder engagement activities, 2023 was an eventful year as we persistently worked towards the national development agenda. This Year in Review takes a retrospective look at the accomplishments and engagements of the ISSER community over the past year.
Welcome to the ISSER 4th quarter 2023 newsletter. The key highlights of the period include a media engagement on the 2024 budget statement, a development dialogue on Ghana’s public debt management, and the launch of the 2022 edition of the State of the Ghanaian Economy Report (SGER), the 32nd edition of the respected annual report by ISSER.
Participants included researchers, and representatives from government agencies, development organisations and NGOs, making for enriching discussions.
The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Professor Ernest Aryeetey as Emeritus Professor, marking a historic milestone for ISSER as he becomes the first-ever recipient of this esteemed position. The distinguished economist who is renowned for his transformative leadership, is celebrated for his profound impact on academia and research in Africa.
The workshop brought together stakeholders from the energy sector, including representatives from academia, public and private organizations, as well as reporters from English-speaking and local language media outlets.
In the green fertile landscapes of south-western Ghana, oil palm farming has long been the backbone of rural livelihoods. Shedding light on existing oil palm marketing arrangements and their welfare outcomes reveals a story that is both promising and challenging. So, is a prosperous future for these farming communities possible? Our forthcoming publication in Oxford Development Studies, reveals our findings.
Prof. Quartey presents the 2024 budget review. With him on the podium are the heads divisions (Prof. Isaac Osei Akoto, Economics Division; Prof. Charles Ackah, Statistics and Survey Division and Dr. Martha Awo, Social Division) and Dr. Andrew Agyei-Holmes, Senior Research Fellow, Economics Division.
