The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana and UC Berkeley, USA, are undertaking a research project in the Western and Western North Regions and thus invite applications from suitably qualified applicants who are goal-oriented and results-driven to apply for the position of Research Assistant.

The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has released the State of the Ghanaian Economy Report (SGER) 2023, marking the 33rd edition of the flagship publication on Ghana’s economic performance. Mr. Isaac Tetteh, Managing Director of Bigpay Ghana Limited, formally launched the report alongside ISSER leadership, including Emeritus Prof. Ernest Aryeetey, Director Prof. Peter Quartey, and division heads Prof. Ama Fenny, Prof. Charles Ackah, and Dr. Martha Awo.

The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) will host the launch of The State of the Ghanaian Economy Report (SGER) 2023 and a review of the 3rd quarter 2023 economic performance. 

Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m.

AfESC Managing Director Dr. Abena Asomaning and ISSER Director Prof. Peter Quartey shake hands, marking the beginning of collaborations between their two institutions.

The Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social, and Economic Research (ISSER), Prof. Peter Quartey, has been nominated to serve as the representative of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) on the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC). He succeeds Emerita Professor Elizabeth Ardayfio-Schandorf, whose tenure on the committee ended in September 2024.

Participants of the Project Cycle Management course gather for a group photo with Director Prof. Peter Quartey and ISSER staff, celebrating their successful completion of the programme.

ISSER congratulates Dr. Clement Adamba, an alumnus of the Institute’s PhD in Development Studies Programme, on his appointment as the inaugural Director of the Legon Centre for Education Research and Policy (LECERP) at the University of Ghana’s College of Education.

Prof. Ernest Aryeetey highlights the role of SMEs in driving Ghana’s economic growth during his keynote at the second Quarterly Economic Roundtable (QER).

The Director and staff cut the ribbon to launch the digital centre, a new facility designed to strengthen ISSER’s research, training, and learning capabilities.

ISSER has launched a digital centre, a 60-seater facility equipped with high-performance computers and cutting-edge multimedia technology. This new addition is designed to strengthen ISSER’s research, training, and learning capabilities, reinforcing its position as a leading research institution.