ISSER has successfully concluded the fourth edition of the Research School on Sustainable Development and Poverty Reduction -- a high-impact programme designed to strengthen PhD research capacity and foster interdisciplinary collaboration among doctoral students from universities across Ghana. This year’s edition brought together 19 competitively selected participants from eight universities and introduced a valuable new session on research fellowships and grants.

The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana, is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Robert Darko Osei as its new Director, effective 1 August 2025.

Prof. Osei is a distinguished economist and a longstanding member of the ISSER faculty, where he has contributed extensively to research, teaching, and policy engagement. Until July 2025, he served as Dean of the School of Graduate Studies at the University of Ghana, having previously held the role of Vice Dean.

Professor Peter Quartey has concluded his six-year tenure as Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana, serving from August 1, 2019, to July 31, 2025. His tenure ushered in a period of exceptional growth and transformation, firmly positioning ISSER as a leader in economic and social research in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). 

Elevating ISSER's global profile

The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) hosted the 2025 edition of the Evidence to Action Conference and Exhibition (E2A2025), building on the successful delivery of the 7th edition in 2024. Hosting this international conference for a second consecutive year underscores ISSER’s commitment to partnerships that elevate research, inform policy, and support inclusive development across the continent.

Prof. Peter Quartey presents a copy of the GSDO 2024 report to Prof. Gordon Awandare, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs), University of Ghana.