It is with great honour and a deep sense of responsibility that I welcome you to the official website of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS). As the premier learned society in Ghana, GAAS remains committed to advancing knowledge, fostering intellectual discourse, and driving impactful research that addresses national and global challenges.
As we embark on this new chapter, I aim to strengthen the Academy’s role as a beacon of scientific and scholarly excellence, ensuring our work remains relevant, innovative, and transformative. With a focus on collaboration, inclusivity, and thought leadership, we will continue to create a dynamic platform for scholars, policymakers, and the broader society to engage in meaningful discussions that shape the future of Ghana and beyond.
I encourage you to explore our rich array of programs, publications, and initiatives. Whether you are a researcher, student, policymaker, or knowledge enthusiast, GAAS offers a unique space for intellectual engagement and academic excellence.
Together, let us uphold the Academy’s legacy of scholarship, inspire the next generation, and harness the power of knowledge for sustainable development.
Welcome to GAAS – where knowledge meets impact!
Sincerely,
Emerita Professor Isabella Akyinbah Quakyi, FGA
President, Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS)
On Monday, 11 August 2025, the President and Council of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS), led by Emerita Professor Isabella A. Quakyi, FGA, visited the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology (MEST) in Accra. They were there to sign the Book of Condolence in memory of the late Hon. Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology (MEST).
Emerita Professor Isabella Akyinbah Quakyi, President of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS), delivered a message of solidarity and a call to bold scientific leadership at the opening of the 9th Research Conference of the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP). Speaking on behalf of the Academy, she joined leading scientists, scholars, policymakers, and institutional partners from across the continent to support WACCBIP’s mission of advancing African-led biomedical research.
As part of its commitment to fostering critical discourse on governance, development, and inclusive prosperity, the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) hosted Mr. Yaw Nsarkoh, a former Executive Vice President for Global Markets at Unilever, for its 2025 Occasional Lecture.
We hosted 65 enthusiastic pupils from Grade 1 to 3 of Adormens Preparatory School at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) Secretariat in Accra. The visit, which took place on Thursday, 26th June 2025, formed part of an educational excursion designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for learning among young minds.
Professor Frederick Ato Armah, FGA, an expert in environmental and sustainability science, has called for a bold rethinking of Ghana’s approach to illegal artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASM), popularly known as galamsey.
The GAAS Public Forum is one of the flagship programmes of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS), convened to facilitate evidence-based dialogue on critical national issues. The 2025 edition, held from 2nd – 4th June 2025 at the GAAS Auditorium in Accra, focused on the theme “Galamsey Revisited”, examining the complex effects of illegal mining on Ghana’s environment, health, economy, and institutions.
Ghana’s average food waste stands at 84 kilograms per person each year—exceeding the global average of 74 kilograms (UNEP, 2024)—and poses serious environmental, economic, and public health concerns. This concern was raised by Prof. Marian Asantewah Nkansah, FGA, an Environmental Chemist and Fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, during a public engagement to mark World Health Day. The event was organised by Communications Initiatives for Change (CIC) – Meatless Monday Ghana, under the leadership of Mr. Emmanuel Fiagbey. CIC is affiliated with the Johns Hopkins University Centre for Communication Programs, Baltimore, USA. The programme took place on Monday, 29th April 2025, at the Cedi Conference Room of the University of Ghana.
The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) proudly celebrates two of its distinguished Fellows—Emeritus Professor Clifford Nii Boi Tagoe (FGA) and Professor Gordon A. Awandare (FGA)—who were honoured at the 2025 Millennium Excellence Awards for their outstanding contributions to science, education, and national development.
The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) hosted an Inaugural Lecture on the theme “Harnessing Technology for Transformative Monitoring and Evaluation: A Framework for Sustainable Development.” The lecture was delivered by Prof. Kwaku Appiah-Adu, FGA, a renowned scholar in governance and public policy. He explored how digital tools can be leveraged to enhance monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems in ways that improve governance, transparency, and service delivery. The event was held at the GAAS Secretariat in Accra on Thursday, 8th May 2025.
The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) participated in the launch of the 2024 Annual Report of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) on Tuesday, 29th April 2025, at the British Council, Accra. GAAS was represented by Prof. Isabella Akyinbah Quakyi (President), Prof. Obeng Adjei (Honorary Secretary), and Mr. Daniel Hormeku (Executive Secretary).