Out now: Ghana Social Development Outlook 2024
The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has released the Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) 2024. Produced every two years since 2012, the GSDO provides accessible, evidence-based analysis of Ghana’s social development progress and challenges.
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ISSER shares climate insights and innovation at DSRA 2025
The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) participated in this year’s Day of Scientific Renaissance of Africa (DSRA) celebrations, observed by the University of Ghana community under the theme: “Harnessing Socio-Economic Opportunities and Innovation for Climate Sustainability: A Scientific and Intellectual Property Perspective.”
ISSER to host 8th E2A conference on participatory governance in Africa
A performer showcases traditional Ghanaian dance at E2A 2024. Beyond the sessions, the conference offers a vibrant taste of Ghanaian culture and the warm hospitality of ISSER and the University of Ghana.
Teacher Capacity for Play-Based Learning in Ghana and Sierra Leone: Needs and Challenges of Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Play-based involves increasing children’s engagement with learning content via play-based methods such as songs and games.
“I use story sharing. I use more of the rhymes and songs, especially when teaching numbers. I use number songs so that they are able to learn the numbers through the songs.” -- Teacher, Akuapem South District, Ghana
ISSER leads seven-country study on youth and indigenous enterprises in Africa’s informal economy
The event benefited from the active participation of key government, public, and private sector institutions committed to entrepreneurship development, informal economy research, and youth employment promotion.
Trade4SD workshop at ISSER explores strengthening agri-food value chains through EU-Ghana collaboration and sustainability policies
A high-level workshop organised under the EU Horizon 2020-funded Trade for Sustainable Development (Trade4SD) project brought together key stakeholders from Ghana’s agri-food sector, European research institutions, and policymaking bodies to explore the intersection of trade and sustainable development, with a focus on the cocoa and cashew value chains.
ISSER’s ReFinD Initiative unveils Ghana’s first-ever census on digital payment adoption by firms
Prof. Peter Quartey presents a copy of the report to Ing. Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and the Electronic Money Issuers Chamber of Ghana, and a panellist at the event, supported by Prof. Francis Annan, lead researcher and ReFinD affiliate.