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UCC student nurse digitizes medical records of Mankessim Health Centre

UCC student nurse digitizes medical records of Mankessim Health Centre

02 Jun, 2022 By DIS

A student nurse of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Cape Coast (UCC), Mrs. Joana Awuah-Odum, has introduced an Electronic Health System at the Out-Patient Department of the Mankessim Health Centre in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region.

 

Also known as the e-Health Project, the initiative is to help reduce the time used to retrieve records of patients at the facility and also cut cost of health care delivery since it eliminates the use of folders.

 

The intervention by Mrs. Awuah-Odum, an MSc Nursing student, follows an inter-semester practicum assignment under the Change Project paper she undertook as her research work at the School of Nursing and Midwifery. According to the Change Programme, students identify an existing challenge confronting a preferred health facility and solve it.

 

Speaking at the handover ceremony, Mrs.  Awuah-Odum, said the main aim of her project was to implement an electronic health system in the Mankessim Health Centre to enhance health delivery and an effective data management system.

 

She indicated that the records unit of the facility, which used to be crowded with patients waiting to take their folders, has been liberated with the introduction of the electronic health system.

 

Mrs. Awuah-Odum, who is also a staff member of the facility, appealed to health workers to uphold high standards of professionalism, work with passion and to have empathy for the sick. She also used the opportunity to call on public-spirited individuals and companies to assist the health centre with a server so that the system could be extended to other departments of the Centre.

 

A nurse at the facility demonstrating how the e-Health System operates

For his part, a lecturer at the School of Nursing and Midwifery-UCC, Mr. Frederick Nsatimba, who was the guest of honour at the function, congratulated Mrs. Awuah-Odum on her immense contributions to Ghana's health care system.

 

He counseled nurses to strive for excellence and maintain high standards of professionalism. He said contrary to expectations of love, compassion and tenderness, nurses were being accused of neglect of their duties through bad communication to clients and their close relatives.

 

He encouraged healthcare workers in the Municipality to take advantage of the academic programmes being offered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery-UCC to pursue further studies to overcome the challenges in the profession.

 

The Municipal Disease Control Officer, Mr. Oware Mengyah, said Mankessim Health Centre had set the pace for other health facilities in the Municipality to emulate the e-Health System.

 

He lauded UCC School of Nursing and Midwifery for initiating the Change Programme which has translated to real change in society.

 

Mr Oware noted that the health sector could not succeed without research into phenomena in the healthcare settings, saying the nursing and midwifery research was a growing field where practitioners can contribute their skills and experiences to the science of nursing care.

 

The event was graced by traditional authorities, clergy, opinion leaders and politicians.

 

 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

Pro VC Challenges Female Students to be Entrepreneurial Minded

31 May, 2022 By DIS

The Pro Vice-Chancellor of University of Cape Coast, Prof. Mrs. Rosemond Boohene, has challenged female students of the University to be entrepreneurial minded.

According to her, female students need to engage in productive businesses on campus that would help them raise funds to support them and enhance their development.

Prof. Boohene threw the challenge when the Women’s Commissioner of the National Union of Ghana Students branch of University of Cape Coast (NUGS-UCC), Ms. Resta Sarpong Amoanimaa, and her accompanying delegation paid a courtesy call on her.

Ms. Sarpong Amoanimaa explained that the Commission was embarking on a ‘Sanitary Pad Bank’ project which targeted distributing one thousand (1,000) sanitary towels to female students of UCC and others within communities surrounding the University. The project also will focus on educating them on menstrual hygiene.

 She mentioned that with the alarming rise in the abuse of emergency contraceptives among female students, the Commission was planning a campaign to educate the females on the effects of such abuse.

The Women’s Commissioner also used the opportunity to solicit backing from the Pro Vice-Chancellor who expressed her readiness to support the campaigns.

 

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

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Legendary Minds Donates Lab Stools to School of Agriculture

30 May, 2022 By DIS

Legendary Minds, a group of students from the School of Agriculture, has donated fifteen (15) laboratory stools to the School of Agriculture, University of Cape Coast.

The donation was to help improve teaching and learning in the laboratory of the School.

Handing over the stools, Master Nhyiraba Isaac Akomaning, said the donation was part of the group’s effort to assist the School.

Receiving the stools, the Dean of the School of Agriculture, Prof. Henry De-Graft Acquah, expressed gratitude for the donation and said the students’ generosity was touching and timely.

He pledged to ensure their good use and intended purpose.

The Dean appealed to public-spirited individuals and organisations to emulate Legendary Minds’ shining example.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

Prof. Osei Mensah Bonsu presents books to Dept. of Maths and Statistics

30 May, 2022 By DIS

A lecturer at the University of Connecticut, USA, Prof. Osei Mensah Bonsu, has donated books to the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Cape Coast.

Making the presentation, Prof. Bonsu said he was hopeful that the books would reflect in the academic performance of the students and entreated the beneficiaries to make good use of the library to derive maximum benefit from the books.

The Provost of the College of Agricultural and Natural Sciences, Prof Jojo Eghan, who received the books on behalf of the Department, commended Prof. Bonsu for the kind gesture and assured the donor that the books would be put to good use.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

All African Diaspora Education Summit 2022 Launched in UCC

25 May, 2022 By DIS

The All African Diaspora Education Summit 2022 has been launched at the University of Cape Coast, UCC.

The summit, scheduled for September 19 to 24, this year at UCC, will be on the theme: “Reclaiming African Sovereignty through African-Centered Education: Pushing Excellence as a mantra in everything through the Right Education.”

President of Cosumnes River College, USA, Dr. Edward C. Bush, speaking virtually at the event, rallied Africans in the diaspora to stick to their values, culture, and traditions and not to be deeply ingrained in foreign culture.

That, he pointed out, would help them champion the African culture anywhere they found themselves across the globe.

According to him, educational institutions in the diaspora had been structured to propagate the illusion of culture inferiority.

“One of the primary dastardly acts to propagate the illusion of culture inferiority is educational institutions that exist in the diaspora,” said Dr. Bush, who is also the co-founder and executive board member for the non-profit organisation African American Male Educational Network and Development (A2MEND).

He said schools had been used to indoctrinate Black people to distort the African culture because “Africans have lost sight of whom we are.”

The Rector of Obokese University of Excellence, Nana Dr. Kwamina Kra II, recalled with sadness that in his school days abroad, he never heard of the contributions of Africans to humanity and civilization in the world.

“For 13 years, I never heard one comment about the African’s contribution to any thing that I studied. Not a single class, not a footnote in any subject,” he said, maintaining that it was until he travelled to Egypt in 1985 which changed his perception about Africa.

On his part, Nana Obokese Ampah, the Apagyahen of Asebu Traditional Area and the Chairman of the Obokese Foundation, said the Summit would bring together over two hundred Diaspora college/university students, faculty and stakeholders for a transformative cultural immersion.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Mrs. Rosemond Boohene, who launched the Summit, said that African Diaspora children were ready to return home to join hands with their compatriots to forge a new African alliance to build the “Africa that our children need and our ancestors deserve.”

She thanked the summit organisers for the confidence reposed in UCC to host the summit on campus and said the University would collaborate with the Obokese Foundation to make the Summit a success.

 Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

REGULAR POSTGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

Postgraduate Admissions
Academic Year: 
2022 to 2023

SALE OF E-VOUCHERS FOR ADMISSION TO REGULAR POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES FOR THE 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR

Applications are invited from qualified persons for admission into REGULAR (Full-Time) postgraduate programmes in the University of Cape Coast for the 2022/2023 academic year, beginning on 7th January, 2023. Applicants are to access the admission brochure and detailed advert with additional entry requirements and target groups on https://sgs.ucc.edu.gh/sites/default/files/Brochure2022.pdf

NB:     Applicants are to note that names on their academic certificate(s) should correspond to the names on their application form.

Applicants are to buy E-vouchers which will enable them to apply online. The E-vouchers are for sale at the centres listed below:

1.0     SALE CENTRES              

(a)               Cash Office, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast. (Mode of Payment – CASH)

(b)               University of Cape Coast Accra Office, Tesano, Accra. (Mode of Payment – CASH)

(c)               I-J Consult, Apostle Dr. Baidoo Avenue (Off Pentecost Convention Centre Road), Millennium City, Kasoa (Mode of Payment – CASH)

(d)               Ghana Post Offices at the Regional and District Capitals. (Mode of Payment – CASH)

(e)               All Network Branches of GCB Bank, ADB Bank, GT Bank, Republic Bank, ARB Apex Bank, Consolidated Bank, Prudential Bank, Zenith Bank, Nationwide

1.1 COST OF E-VOUCHER:

            Ghanaian Applicants        -           GH¢320.00

            International Applicants      -      USD$100.00

The deadline for the sale of Voucher is Friday, 26th August, 2022.

Two (2) copies of completed application documents should be returned on or before Friday, 3rd September, 2022 to:

            The Deputy Registrar

            School of Graduate Studies

            University of Cape Coast

            Cape Coast

            For further enquiries, please contact us on:

            Tel.: [03321] 32480 Ext 230, 237, [03321] 35351, 0207087976

            E-mail: graduatestudies@ucc.edu.gh

 ONLINE APPLICATIONS

Applicants should visit https://apply.ucc.edu.gh/ then under “Application Process” select “click to apply for a programme” for further instructions. Applicants should select POST GRADUATE ENTRY under VERIFY VOUCHER, then proceed to select REGULAR MODE to apply.

 

2.0       ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

Candidates seeking admission to Ph.D programmes must:

                             i.   Have an M.Phil or research MA/M.Ed/M.Sc/MBA degree in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university.

OR

                          ii.   Have MA/M.Ed/M.Sc/MBA degree in an appropriate field, with CGPA of 3.5 or better with not more than one grade C+. Also, have scored B+ or better in Research Methods course.

                        iii.   All Non UCC Alumni are to submit two transcripts (one original) of academic record (UCC Alumni are to provide their registration number).

                        iv.   Submit at least two referee reports, one of whom must be from a former Lecturer.

                           v.   Submit a 3–5 page proposal on intended area of study including references.

                        vi.   Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/ Department (e.g., selection interview)

 

Master of Philosophy/Commerce/Nursing (M.Phil/M.Com/MN) Programmes

Candidates seeking admission to M.Phil/M.Com/MN degree programmes must:

                          i.      Have obtained a good first degree (at least a second-class division) in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university/analogous institution.

                     ii.      All Non UCC Alumni are to submit two transcripts (one original) of academic record (UCC Alumni are to provide their registration number).

                     iii.      Submit at least two referee reports, one of whom must be from a former Lecturer.

                     iv.      Submit a 2-3 page proposal on intended area of study including references.

                        v.      Pass a selection interview.

vi. Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/Department (e.g., selection interview/ working experience/ a written entrance    examination).

 

Master of Arts/Science/Education/Business Administration (MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/MBA) Programmes

           Candidates seeking admission to MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/MBA degree programmes must:

                          i.   Have obtained a good first degree (at least a second class division) in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university/analogous institution.

                      ii.        All Non UCC Alumni are to submit an official transcript of academic record (UCC Alumni are to provide their registration number).

                     iii.   Submit names of two referees, one of whom must be a former Lecturer.

                     iv.   Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/ Department.

 

3.0    DURATION AND STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES

Ph.D

         36 Months -Full Time

The Ph.D programme shall consist of two parts. These shall be by one year of course work or directed reading, and two years for thesis writing which shall be a requirement for the award of the Ph.D.

M.Phil/M.Com/MN

         24 Months -Full Time

The M.Phil/M.Com/MN Programmes shall normally extend over four semesters (two academic years) and shall be in two parts. The first part shall consist of course work for one academic year (two semesters). On successful completion of the first part and on the recommendation of the Department’s Committee on Graduate Studies, a student may proceed to the second part comprising the writing of a thesis which shall be a requirement for the award of the M.Phil/M.Com/MN Degree.

MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/ MBA

        15 Months -Full Time

MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/MBA programmes are in two parts. The first part shall consist of two semesters of course work and the second part is made up of writing a dissertation which is a requirement for the award of the MA/M.Sc/M.Ed/MBA Degree

 

4.0    GRADUATE PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE IN THE COLLEGES, FACULTIES, SCHOOLS, INSTITUTES, DEPARTMENTS

4.1    COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND LEGAL STUDIES (CHLS)

4.1.1      FACULTY OF ARTS

A.    Department of Ghanaian Languages and Linguistics

Ø  M.Phil (Ghanaian Language) - Akan/Ewe/Ga

Ø  M.A (Ghanaian Language) - Akan/Ewe/Ga

B.    Department of Classics and Philosophy

Ø  M.Phil (Philosophy)

Ø  M.Phil (Classics)

C.    Department of History

Ø  M.Phil (History)

Ø  MA (History)

D.    Department of Music and Dance

Ø  Ph.D (Ethnomusicology)

Ø  Ph.D (Music Theory and Composition)

Ø  Ph.D (Music Education)

Ø  M.Phil (Ethnomusicology)

Ø  M.Phil (Music Theory and Composition)

Ø  M.Phil (Music Education)

E.    Department of English

Ø  Ph.D (Literature-in-English)

Ø  Ph.D (English Language)

Ø  M.Phil (Literature-in-English)

Ø  M.Phil (English Language)

F.     Department of French

Ø  Ph.D (Language and Didactics in French)

Ø  Ph.D (African Literature and Civilisation)

Ø  M.Phil (Language and Didactics in French)

Ø  M.Phil (African Literature and Civilisation)

G.   Centre for African and International Studies

Ø  Ph.D (International Studies)

Ø  Ph.D (African Studies)

Ø  M.Phil (International Studies)

Ø  M.Phil (African Studies)

Ø  M.A (International Studies)

Ø  M.A (African Studies)

 

4.1.2 FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

A.    Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Ø  Ph.D (Tourism Management)

Ø  Ph.D ( Hospitality Management)

Ø  M.Phil (Tourism Management)

Ø  M.Phil  (Hospitality Management)

B.    Department of Population and Health

Ø  Ph.D (Population and Health)

Ø  M.Phil (Population and Health)

C.    Department of Geography and Regional Planning

Ø  Ph.D (Geography and Regional Planning)

Ø  Ph.D (Geography)

Ø  M.Phil (Geography and Regional Planning)

Ø  M.Phil (Geography)

Ø  MA (Geography and Regional Planning)

Ø  MA (Geography)

D.    Department of Sociology and Anthropology

Ø  Ph.D (Sociology)

Ø  M.Phil (Sociology)

E.    Institute of Oil and Gas Studies

Ø  Ph.D (Petroleum and Energy Studies)

Ø  M.Phil (Oil and Gas Resource Management)

 

4.1.3       SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

A. Department of Economics Studies

Ø  Ph.D (Economics)

Ø  M.Phil (Economics)

B.    Department of Data Science and Economic Policy

Ø  M.Sc (Economic Policy Modelling)

Ø  M.Sc (Data Management and Analysis)

 

4.1.4       SCHOOL FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

A.    Department of Integrated Development Studies

Ø  Ph.D (Development Studies)

Ø  M.Phil (Development Studies)

B.    Department of Peace Studies

Ø  M.Phil (Peace and Development Studies)

 

4.1.5       SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Ø  PhD (Business Administration)

A.    Department of Human Resource Management

Ø  M.Com (Human Resource Management)

Ø  MBA (Human Resource Management)

B.    Department of Management

Ø  M.Com (Management)

Ø  M.Phil (Public Policy and Management)

Ø  MBA (Management)

C.    Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management

Ø  Master of Commerce Programmes

a.      Marketing

b.      Project Management

c.      Procurement and Supply Chain Management – Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS – UK)

Ø  MBA (Marketing) Programme

The programme is targeted at providers of and potential professionals in marketing services and consultants.

Ø  M.Sc Programmes

a.      Project Management

b.      Procurement and Supply Chain Management – Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS – UK)

D.    Centre for Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development)

Ø  Master of Commerce (Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development)

Ø  Master of Business Administration (Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise Development)

E.    Department of Finance

Ø  Master of Commerce (Finance)

Ø  Master of Business Administration (Finance)

F.     Department of Accounting

Ø Master of Commerce (Accounting)

Ø  Master of Business Administration (Accounting)

 

4.2       COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDIES (CES)

4.2.1   FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

A. Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER)

Ø  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Physical Education

Ø  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Health Promotion

Ø  Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Physical Education

Ø  Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Health Education

B. Department of Vocational and Technical Education (VOTEC)

Ø  M.Phil (Home Economics)

C. Department of Science Education

Ø    Ph.D (Science Education)

Ø    M.Phil (Science Education)

D. Department of Mathematics and ICT Education

Ø  Ph.D ( Mathematics Education)

Ø  M.Phil (Mathematics Education)

Ø  M.Ed (Information Technology)

 

4.2.2   FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION

A. Department of Business and Social Sciences Education (DOBSSE)

Ø  Doctor of Philosophy (Management Education)

Ø  Doctor of Philosophy (Accounting Education)

Ø  Doctor of Philosophy (Economics Education)

Ø  Doctor of Philosophy (Curriculum and Teaching)

Ø  Master of Philosophy (Management Education)

Ø  Master of Philosophy (Accounting Education)

Ø  Master of Philosophy (Economics Education)

Ø  Master of Philosophy (Curriculum and Teaching)

B. Department of Arts Education

Ø  Ph.D (Arts Education)

Ø  M.Phil (Arts Education)

 

4.2.3   FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

A. Department of Basic Education

Ø  PhD (Early Childhood Education)

Ø  M.Phil (Early Childhood Education)

Ø  M.Phil (Basic Education)

B. Department of Education and Psychology

Ø  Ph.D (Measurement and Evaluation)

Ø  Ph.D (Special Education)

Ø  Ph.D (Educational Psychology)

Ø  M.Phil (Measurement and Evaluation)

Ø  M.Phil (Educational Psychology)

Ø  M.Phil (Special Education)

Ø  M.Phil (Clinical Health Psychology)

Ø  M.Phil (Sociology of Education)

C. Department of Guidance and Counselling

¨      Ph.D  (Guidance and Counselling)

¨      M.Phil (Guidance and Counselling)

 

4.2.4   INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATIONAL PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION (IEPA)

Ø M.Phil (Educational Administration)

Ø M.Phil (Educational Planning)

Ø M.Phil (Administration in Higher Education)

 

4.3       COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES (CANS)

4.3.1   SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE

A.    Department of Agricultural Engineering

Ø  Ph.D (Food and Post-Harvest Technology)

Ø  Ph.D (Irrigation Technology and Management)

Ø  Ph.D (Agricultural Mechanisation and Machinery Engineering)

Ø  M.Phil (Food and Post-Harvest Technology)

Ø  M.Phil (Irrigation Technology and Management )

Ø  M.Phil (Agricultural Mechanisation and Machinery Engineering)

B.    Department of Animal Science

M.Phil/Ph.D Animal Science with specializations in

Ø  Breeding and Genetics

Ø  Animal Nutrition

Ø  Meat Science and Technology

Ø  Pasture and Range Management

Ø  Management of Livestock Enterprises

C.    Department of Crop Science

Ø  Ph.D (Crop Science)

Ø  M.Phil (Crop Science)

Specialisation:

Ph.D/M.Phil (Crop Science)

·        Agronomy

·        Genetics and Plant Breeding

·        Crop Physiology

·        Plant Protection

·        Seed Science and Technology

           D. Department of Soil Science

Ø  Ph.D (Land Use and Environmental Science)

Ø  Ph.D (Soil Science)

Ø  M.Phil (Land Use and Environmental Science)

Ø  M.Phil (Soil Science)

         E. Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension

Ø  Ph.D (Agricultural Extension)

Ø  Ph.D (Agricultural Economics)

Ø  Ph.D (Non-Governmental Organisation Studies and Community Development)

Ø        M.Phil (Agricultural Extension)

Ø  M.Phil (Agricultural Economics)

Ø  M.Phil (Non-Governmental Organisation Studies and Community Development)

 

4.3.2   SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

A.    Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

Ø  Ph.D  (Aquaculture)  

Ø  Ph.D (Fisheries Science)

Ø  Ph.D (Oceanography and Limnology)

Ø  Ph.D (Integrated Coastal Zone Management)

Ø  M.Phil (Aquaculture)

Ø  M.Phil (Fisheries Science)

Ø  M.Phil (Oceanography and Limnology)

Ø  M.Phil (Integrated Coastal Zone Management)

B.    Department of Environmental Science

Ø  Ph.D (Botany)

Ø  MPhil (Environmental Science)

 

4.3.3   SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES

A.    Department of Physics

Ø  Ph.D (Physics)

Ø  M.Phil (Physics)

B.    Department of Chemistry

Ø Ph.D (Chemistry) with options in:

·        Analytical Chemistry

·        Organic Chemistry

·        Inorganic Chemistry

·        Physical Chemistry

Ø M.Phil (Chemistry) with options in:

·        Analytical Chemistry

·        Organic Chemistry

·        Inorganic Chemistry

·        Physical Chemistry

C.    Department of Mathematics

Ø Ph.D (Mathematics)

Ø M.Phil (Mathematics)

D.    Department of Statistics

Ø Ph.D (Statistics)

Ø M.Phil (Statistics)

E.    Department of Computer Science and Information Technology

Ø    Ph.D (Computer Science)

Ø    M.Phil (Computer Science)

 

4.4       COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES (CoHAS)

4.4.1   SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

Ø  Master of Nursing (MN) – Equivalent to an M.Phil degree

 

4.4.2   SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

            Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Ø    M.Phil (Infection and Immunity)

 

4.4.3   SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES 

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Ø  Ph.D (Parasitology)

Ø  Ph.D (Drug Discovery and Development)

Ø  M.Phil (Parasitology)

Ø  M.Phil (Drug Discovery and Development)

 

            REGISTRAR

 

Prof Samuel Kobina Annim
Date/Time/Duration
Thursday, June 2, 2022 - 2:00pm
Venue/Location
School of Medical Sciences ( SMS) Auditorium
Chairperson
Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, Vice-Chancellor
Speaker
Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim (Professor of Economics, UCC & Government Statistician)

The University community and the general public are hereby invited to the Inaugural Lecture to be delivered by Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim, Professor of Economics, UCC and Ghana Government Statistician.

Topic: Data-Policy Transitions: Perspectives of Economics Variables

Only Professors who have given their Inaugural Lecture would be required to robe to welcome their colleague. The gowns would be available at the Reception of the School of Medical Sciences Auditorium on the day of the programme.

All are cordially invited.

BIODATA - PROF. SAMUEL KOBINA ANNIM

Professor Samuel Kobina Annim is a Professor of Economics at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and currently the Government Statistician of the Republic of Ghana. He is dedicated to promoting knowledge transformation across the continent and beyond, and passionately supports national and global development agenda.

Academia

Professor Annim received a Doctorate in Economics from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom, in 2010. Based on his scholarship and track record, he was promoted to Associate Professor of Economics in 2013 and Professor of Economics in 2018.

He has made scholarly contributions to the field of Micro-Development Economics and Applied Micro-Econometrics with 42 peer-reviewed journal articles, five book chapters, 18 technical reports and four policy briefs. His publications are available in journals such as World Development, Journal of Development Studies, Journal of International Development and the Oxford University Press. Most recently, he co-authoured an award-winning journal article which was adjudged the top cited publication in the Africa Development Review for 2020-2021.

Broadly, his research areas of interest are in micro-finance, poverty, health and household issues in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia with a focus on Analytical Techniques: Micro-Level Data Management and Micro-Econometric Analysis. Individually and in collaboration with other researchers, Professor Annim has made contributions, leading to investments in micro-finance and reshaping its practice, both in Ghana and internationally. In the last five years, his work has been oriented towards the study of methodological issues to understand how research is conducted and to increase the scientific rigour of research conducted in this context.

Teaching and Mentorship

Professor Annim is a faculty of the Department of Applied Economics, where he has been lecturing since 2003. Prior to his secondment to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), he taught postgraduate and undergraduate courses, including Research Methods and Computer Applications (Applied Micro-Econometrics), Development Economics, Micro-Finance Paradigm and Poverty in Ghana, Development and Finance, Intermediate Statistics and Micro-Finance Paradigm.

As part of his commitment to training the next generation of economists, Professor Annim has supervised the successful completion of theses of 13 doctoral students in the past decade. In 2018, he received an award in recognition of his doctoral supervisory role for one of the best doctoral theses during the 17th Session of the 50th Congregation Ceremony of UCC. His teaching and research philosophies are underscored by the demonstration of theory with real data, and proving and communicating contextual differences.

Public Service

Professor Samuel Annim assumed office as the Government Statistician at the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) in March 2019. In his first year in office, he led GSS to develop a Five-Year Corporate Plan and a new organisational structure. In addition, he supervised the passing into law the Statistical Service Act, 2019 (Act 1003) by Ghana’s Parliament. In the last two years, he has led the conduct of Ghana’s first digital census, provided guidance and mobilised resources for the implementation of more than 10 traditional and non-traditional data collection exercises and directed the Service to collect its first nation-wide panel data on livelihoods.

Leadership and Innovation

Professor Annim held several leadership positions prior to his appointment as Government Statistician, including Head of the Department of Economics (2015 – 2016), Deputy Director of the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC) (2013 - 2016) and Director of DRIC (2016 – 2019), where he instituted key reforms. He led the transformation of the Department of Economics to the School of Economics and was responsible for setting up the UCC Centre for Micro-Finance, which mounted the first academic programme in micro-finance in Ghana.

In recognition of these contributions, Professor Annim was honoured as a recipient of the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Innovation and Professionalism in 2018 and an African Social Research Initiative Award to facilitate the set-up of the Centre for Data Archiving, Management, Analysis and Advocacy (C-DAMAA) at the then Department of Economics, UCC. He was the Coordinator of C-DAMAA from 2014 to 2019.

Professor Annim’s leadership service at DRIC was geared towards promoting cutting-edge research and laying a stronger foundation for the University regarding its research enterprise. He clearly and persuasively articulated this vision for quality research and publications as well as promoted credible publication outlets. No doubt, Professor Annim passionately and relentlessly drove this vision in the University whenever he had the opportunity. He contributed immensely to the development, promotion and institutionalisation of many research and visibility systems in the University. He passionately promoted the visibility agenda of faculty on platforms, including Google Scholar, ResearchGate and Scopus. He initiated the tracking, development and publishing of reports on the research output and productivity of the faculty of the University. He was an advocate not only for quality data but also for quality research for greater research impact and visibility. He exhibited a keen interest in empowering faculty through training on bibliometrics and research impact.

He has contributed to the growth of the University through his leadership and involvement in developing relevant policies, including the Corporate Strategic Plan (2012 – 2017; 2018 – 2022), the first Research Agenda (2013 – 2018), Postdoctoral Policy (2014), Research Policy (2014), Consultancy Policy (2018), Intellectual Property Policy (2018), Amendment of Postdoctoral Policy (2018), and Policy for Hosting Journals at UCC (2019). His leadership established the Industry and Innovation Unit (IIU) at DRIC to enhance the actualisation of the community service obligation of faculty in UCC through the institutionalisation of a structured mode of engagement with industry players, social laboratories and policy-makers. He also served on several Boards and Committees of the University to contribute to its development.

Fellowship and Professional Memberships

Professor Annim has been an Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance of the University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, since 2018. He is also an Associate Member of the Association for the Advancement of African Women Economists (AAAWE) (2014 – date), a member of the International Union for the Scientific Study in Population (2007 – date), and a member of the Africa Economic Research Consortium (2001 – date).

With his background and track record in research leadership, he has contributed to capacity strengthening within the Association of African Universities (AAU) by, among others, facilitating AAU-organised workshops on Research Leadership, Communication, Partnerships and Collaboration (2019), and Data Ethics and Skills for Reproduction of Research Findings using Stata (2018).

He currently serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the PARIS21 Board and the IPUMS-DHS advisory board.

 

TOPIC - DATA-POLICY TRANSITIONS: PERSPECTIVES OF ECONOMIC VARIABLES

Abstract

Realising the indispensable gains associated with a data-led economic development requires a sustained iterative interface between conceptualisation and implementation of national policies; the use of data along the entire spectrum of livelihood transformation and economic development; and estimations of different policy scenarios. In recent times, this data-led imperative has gained prominence, given global pandemics, climate change and economic shocks. Based on the required scope for driving a data-led development, and the fact that Ghana’s economic development is yet to occur despite spikes of economic growth in the last half-century, this lecture discusses the data-policy landscape in Ghana. A lecture on “Conceptualisation of National Policies: Issues of Capacity and Practice” preceded this lecture, and a third will follow on “Estimations and National Policies: Perspectives of Economic Variables”.

The first lecture exposed the contradictions in Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth performance and other macro-economic indicators. The lecture revealed stark volatilities across all market-driven economic indicators in Ghana, suggesting flaws that hinder the achievement of national policy outcomes and impact, and demonstrated weaknesses in the capacity and practice of conceptualising national policies. These findings informed my call for “redirecting our proclivity in designing less data-informed and standalone policies to rigorous policy conceptualisation processes and an assessment of their outcomes and impact”. Precisely, I argue that efforts should be geared towards the demonstration of the magnitude of the net effect (not binary outcomes) of interventions, effects of initial conditions on current outcomes and disaggregated outcomes and impact.

Considering my engagement with data as a producer, user, advocate, and custodian in my dual capacity as an academic and policy advisor, I put forward an argument on the need for researchers to estimate the “Data Bias (DB)” associated with the process of engaging with data. I also advocate the need to measure the extent and appropriate use of data among policymakers and researchers, leading to the institutionalisation of mechanisms for “Data Accountability (DA)”. Using the outcomes of my research on the impact of microfinance in reducing poverty and my role in promoting research and data integrity, I assert that estimating and institutionalising DB and DA will culminate in a “Data Integrity Framework (DIF)”.

Central to the proposed DIF are 12 indicators for assessing the appropriateness, reliability, and credibility of using data, statistics, and statistical data. These 12 indicators are: (i) motivation for policy directives; (ii) access to statistical data​; (iii) mode of data collection;​ (iv) source of data; (v) type of data; ​(vi) span, initial conditions, current happenings and reflections; ​(vii) missing data points; ​(viii) measurement of concepts and deviations from reality; (ix) presentation of statistical data; (x) comparability; ​(xi) regularity and periodicity with data collection; and​ (xii) scope of data used for research and policy discussions. Premised on the orientation of research, including exploratory, confirmatory and impact assessment, I argue that the assignment of weights to these 12 indicators should be based on the varied approaches used in generating, managing, and using data. I emphasise the last three indicators (comparability; regularity and periodicity; and scope of data used for research and policymaking) to demonstrate the apparent data gaps, which provide a compelling justification to initiate a discussion on the use of a DIF.

Comparing data sourced from Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), World Development Indicators (WDI), World Food Programme (WFP), Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on unemployment, consumer price index, real effective exchange rate, and food insecurity, variations in levels and trends are found. In the context of data regularity and periodicity, I use historical data from 1975 to the recent 2021 Population and Housing Census on proxies for welfare to demonstrate potential challenges associated with varying intervals between data collection dates and assessment of the performance of policy outcomes across different political regimes.

The take-away messages are as follows: First, “Similar to the integration of conceptual frameworks into the development of research and policy papers, the same is required for a Data Integrity Framework to improve the outcomes and impact of policy interventions”.​ This framework will require the academic community to rethink its engagement with data in achieving data-led growth and development of Ghana’s economy. Essentially, efforts should be geared towards the documentation and estimation of Data Bias and, where necessary, require researchers to adjust statistical data in their prescription of policy directives.

Second, it is critical to review the exhaustiveness of the micro- and macro-economic variables that policymakers use in determining Ghana’s economic growth and development trajectory as well as the economy’s performance and resilience to pandemics and shocks. Among the 12 variables discussed in this lecture, I single out the urgent need for research and policy discourse on productivity and earnings inequality as the pacesetter for Data Accountability. This will be achieved by adapting some of the initiatives on use of data for economic growth and development in other countries. For instance, the legislative and executive arms of government in other countries publicly report the levels, growth rates, distribution and drivers of productivity and relate the findings to other socio-economic variables, especially earnings. This recommendation should be considered in the context of the call for the establishment of an independent National Data-Policy Institute, mandated with the overarching function of promoting and assessing research commitment and funding, and the interfacing of data and policymaking.

Lastly, this lecture has focused on an apparent data gap which I refer to as the “unspoken economic indicators in Ghana”. This includes the lack of research and policy discourse on productivity, earnings inequality, trade vulnerability, capital flights and stocks of grains, despite data availability. In my view, this has hampered Ghana’s economic growth and livelihood transformation agenda. This discourse should prompt researchers and policymakers to collaboratively work to improve use of data for the realisation of the outcomes and impact of policies.

Inaugural Lecture
24 May, 2022

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST

INVITATION TO TENDER

NATIONAL COMPETITIVE TENDERING

1. The University of Cape Coast intends to apply part of its Budgetary Allocation of Funds for payments under the following contracts.

IFT No. DESCRIPTIONQUANTITY
CR/UCC/GD/0098/2022Supply and installation of 40 KVA Generator installed in Acoustic Canopy and 250A Automatic change over switch for Registrar’s residence

1

CR/UCC/GD/0097/2022Supply and Installation of Desktop Computers for Institute for Oil and Gas50
CR/UCC/GD/0096/2022Supply and Installation of Video Conferencing System(85” TV, Laptop, Projector, Screen, PA system, Video camera) for Institute for Oil and Gas1 each
CR/UCC/GD/0099/2022Supply of 15/16 Seater Bus for Sam Jonah Library1
CR/UCC/GD/0068/2022Supply of Portable two way radio handsets and batteries for Security Section 100+50
CR/UCC/GD/0070/2022Supply of Shoes for UCC Security Section (Tenderers must provide samples)350 pairs

2. The University of Cape Coast invites sealed Tenders from eligible contractors for the above works. Tendering will be conducted through the National Competitive Tendering (NCT) procedures specified in the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663) as Amended and the Guidelines of the Public Procurement Authority of the Republic of Ghana.

3. Interested eligible Tenderers may obtain further information from The Procurement Office, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, and inspect the bidding document at the address and location given from 18th May, 2022, Monday-Friday, 9.00 am to 4.00 pm local time each day.

4. A complete set of Tender documents in English may be purchased by interested Tenderers on the submission of a written application to the address below and upon the payment of a non-refundable fee of GH¢200.00 for each documents. The method of payment will be by cash, or bank draft to University of Cape Coast. The document will be obtained personally.

5. Tenders must be deposited in the Tender Box located at the Procurement Office, New Central Administration Building, New Site, at or before 11:00am, on Thursday, 9th June, 2022.

6. Tenders shall be valid for a period of 90 days after the deadline for Tender submission. All tenders must be accompanied by a Tender Security of not less than two percent (2%) of the Tender Price from a reputable Bank. Late Tenders will be rejected. Tenders will be opened in the presence of Tenderers’ representatives who choose to attend in nose masks at the Academic Board Chamber located at the Top Floor of the New Administration Building, University of Cape Coast and at the time specified above.

7. All tenders must be accompanied by:

Valid Business Registration Certificate, VAT Certificate, Valid Tax Clearance Certificate, Valid SSNIT Clearance Certificate, Manufacturers Authorization (where applicable), PPA Registration Certificate, Power of Attorney etc.

8. Address for inspection and Purchase of Tender Documents:

Procurement Office

New Central Administration Block- New Site

University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

Telephone: 0243422871/0243579933

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