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.
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.
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.
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 is pleased to invite the university community to the launch of the State of the Ghanaian Economy Report (SGER) 2021, the 31st edition of the annual report on the economy of Ghana by the Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER).
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.
Ghana’s introduction of a 1.5% tax on mobile money transactions in May 2022 has been watched closely by policymakers across Africa.
