The panelists (left - right): Dr. Frank Adu, Dr. John-Hawkins Asiedu, Mrs. Kosi Yankey Ayeh, Dr. Humphrey Ayim-Darke, Ambassador Mike Ocquaye Jnr, Prof. Holger Görg, and Mr. Alex Dadzawa.
The Ministry of Finance (MOF), in collaboration with the University of Ghana (UG) have launched the Quarterly Economic Roundtable (QER). The inaugural QER, a historic event held on 2 July 2024 at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), marks a significant step towards fostering dialogue between academia and policymakers to address Ghana's economic challenges.
Participants included students from five universities, highlighting ISSER's commitment to advancing research excellence across Ghana's academic landscape.
Visitors explored ISSER’s evidence-led publications, dynamic policy engagement events, and vibrant learning environment, showcased through diverse books and an engaging screen display.
Amid ongoing discussions about strategies to boost value addition and manufacturing in Ghana—thereby enhancing export earnings, job creation, and inclusive development—a crucial question arises: What role can Special Economic Zones (SEZs) play in driving industrialization?
This policy forum presents and discusses the results and implications of a study on Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Development. The study was implemented by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana and the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, Germany, with funding from the Riksbankens Jubileumsfond and the Volkswagen Foundation.
Date: Friday, 7th June 2024
The Directors of ISSER and ISRA-BAME, along with the keynote speaker and research team members from both institutions, launch the research initiative.
The landscape of work is undergoing global transformation, driven by rapidly advancing technology that promises increased productivity, efficiency and innovation. However, these advancements also bring pressing concerns regarding job automation and socio-economic disparities.
