ISSER launches SGER 2021, makes recommendations for IMF negotiations and 2023 budget

  • October 31, 2022 By ISSER
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.

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SGER 2021: celebrating 31 years of ISSER’s flagship publication

SGER 2021

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.

ISSER Director visits Bonn University, deepens collaboration networks

  • October 09, 2022 By admin2
Prof. Quartey and Dr. Fenny at ZEF, University of Bonn

ISSER Director, Prof. Peter Quartey paid a working visit to the Centre for Development Research (ZEF) at the University of Bonn, Germany.  The visit was aimed at deepening relations with ZEF -- a longstanding partner under ISSER’s Ph.D. in Development Studies programme -- and other partners of ISSER based at the University of Bonn.

Building on success: ISSER trains staff of COCOBOD, Ghana

Training for COCOBOD staff: Dr. Addoquaye Tagoe with a participant at one of the training sessions

Training for COCOBOD staff: Dr. Addoquaye Tagoe with a participant at one of the training sessions

The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) organised a Research Methodology and Report Writing Short Course for staff of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD). The two-week course, which was held from August 8 - 19, 2022 at ISSER, contributes to building on the success of the 2022 Short Courses Programme, which saw the training of scores of participants from Ghana and Sierra Leone in four separate courses.  

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