Rev. Ammishaddai Kotey Djanie is a development economist whose research focuses on health systems, public investment, and institutional performance in Sub-Saharan Africa. He holds an MPhil in Economics, where his thesis examined the impact of national identification systems on tax revenue mobilization in Ghana, contributing to the literature on state capacity and domestic resource mobilization.
Joshua Titus-Kwaku is a PhD student in Development Studies at the University of Ghana's Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER). His research interests focus on the intersections of financial development, international trade, green finance, and broader economic development, with a particular focus on Sub-Saharan Africa.
Suglo-Konbo Ibrahim holds a Bachelor’s degree in Development Planning and a Master’s degree in Development Management from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). She is currently a PhD candidate at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana, where her research investigates the relationship between basic water services and social capital in Ghana.
My name is Tabitha Avoga, a Kenyan PhD student at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana. My research explores gender relations, institutional dynamics and how multiple livelihood stressors shape climate change adaptation among smallholder farmers.
Carlos Kokuvi Tetteh is a PhD candidate at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana. He holds a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Economics from the University of Ghana and a bachelor's degree in economics from Central University. He is a recipient of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) scholarship.
Emmanuel Abazaami is a doctoral candidate in Development Studies at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana, where his research explores the intersection of citizen engagement and public health systems.
Anita Bans-Akutey is an academic, researcher, and higher education practitioner with a multidisciplinary background spanning engineering, business, and development studies. Since 2018, she has been actively engaged in university teaching, following over eleven years of professional experience in management roles across the construction and mining support, telecommunications, and oil and gas sectors. This blend of industry and academic experience informs her practical and research-driven approach to teaching and scholarship.
Alfred Godwin Adjabeng is a Ghanaian development consultant, climate and carbon markets specialist, social entrepreneur, and doctoral researcher whose work bridges governance, climate finance, and education. He is currently a PhD candidate in Development Studies at the University of Ghana’s Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), where his research focuses on carbon markets, institutional design, and climate equity
Tawiah Agyarko-Kwarteng is a development practitioner with over 20 years of experience across the private, public and non-profit sectors. Her work focuses on sustainable development, stakeholder engagement, and strategic program management, with proven track record of delivering impactful solutions in sustainable agriculture, women’s empowerment and education.
Joana commenced her doctoral journey at ISSER in January 2023. She holds an MSc in Regional and Urban Planning Studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a BSc in Development Planning from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. She previously worked with both local and international development organizations before enrolling unto the PhD programme at ISSER. Her research interests include gender and development, women's economic empowerment local governance and inclusive education.
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