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28 May: Ghana’s Food Waste Exceeds Global Average—Prof. Marian Nkansah (FGA) Calls for Urgent Action

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.

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09 May: Harnessing Digital Tools for Development: Highlights from GAAS’ Inaugural Lecture

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.

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19 Apr: GAAS Council Retreat Deepens Engagement and Charts Strategic Path Forward

The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) convened a day-long Council Retreat on Wednesday, 16th April 2025, at the GAAS Secretariat in Accra. The retreat brought together Council Members and Heads of Units from the Secretariat for a purposeful exchange of ideas, institutional updates, and forward-looking discussions to strengthen the Academy’s operations and amplify its impact.

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15 Apr: Prof. Akilagpa Sawyerr Honoured as WACREN Launches New Leadership and Advocacy Award

Prof. Akilagpa Sawyerr (FGA), renowned Ghanaian academic and former President of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, was honoured on 10th April 2025 at the 10th Annual Conference of the West and Central African Research and Education Network (WACREN) in Dakar. He received the inaugural edition of a landmark award celebrating leadership and advocacy in advancing research and education across the continent. The award, which now bears his name, was created to recognize his exceptional contributions to higher education policy and developing digital research infrastructure in Africa. His legacy continues to shape academic and scientific progress across the region.

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03 Apr: A Master of Arts and Science: Professor Ladé Wosornu Celebrated At 88

Prof. Ladé Wosornu, FGA, a distinguished Ghanaian surgeon, poet, and academic, known for his exceptional contributions to both the medical and literary fields has been honoured for his exceptional global contributions to literature, arts, and science. The celebration, held on World Theatre Day at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) Secretariat on March 27, 2025, also marked the recent occasion of his 88th birthday.

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29 Mar: GAAS Paves the Way for a National Science and Technology Centre (STC) in Ghana

The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) has successfully concluded a high-level meeting with key stakeholders to finalize plans for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Science and Technology Centre (STC) in Ghana. This initiative aims to bolster science literacy and innovation through inclusive, hands-on learning experiences for diverse communities. The meeting took place at the GAAS Secretariat on 26th March 2025, in Accra.

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20 Mar: GAAS Council Engages Vice President, Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman (FGA) in Strategic Dialogue

The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS), in its commitment to fostering intellectual discourse and evidence-based policymaking, hosted Prof. Peter Quartey, FGA’s inaugural lecture on March 13, 2025, at the GAAS auditorium in Accra. As part of GAAS’s efforts to shape national economic discussions, the lecture explored the theme “Debt, Investment, and Growth in Ghana: Did We Borrow to Consume?”, providing critical insights into the country’s fiscal challenges and policy direction.

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13 Mar: Ghana’s Borrowing Must Shift from Consumption to Investment – Prof. Quartey

The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS), in its commitment to fostering intellectual discourse and evidence-based policymaking, hosted Prof. Peter Quartey, FGA’s inaugural lecture on March 13, 2025, at the GAAS auditorium in Accra. As part of GAAS’s efforts to shape national economic discussions, the lecture explored the theme “Debt, Investment, and Growth in Ghana: Did We Borrow to Consume?”, providing critical insights into the country’s fiscal challenges and policy direction.

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26 Feb: GAAS hosts 58TH J.B. Danquah Memorial Lecture

The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) successfully hosted the 58th edition of the J.B. Danquah Memorial Lecture, an esteemed annual event honoring the legacy of Dr. Joseph Boakye Danquah, a founding member of the Academy. This year’s keynote speaker, Prof. Samuel Gyasi Obeng (FGA), a distinguished linguist from Indiana University-Bloomington, USA, delivered a compelling series of lectures under the theme “Language and Liberty.”

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11 Feb: Honouring the Legacy of Prof. Ewurama Addy on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

As the world celebrates International Day for Women and Girls in Science, we honour Professor Ewurama Addy, FGA, a pioneer whose commitment to scientific research, teaching, and mentoring changed the face of STEM in Ghana, as the globe commemorates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Generations of young women seeking professions in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are still motivated by her contributions to biochemistry, public involvement, and support for women in science.

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08 Jan: Celebrating Ghana’s Brightest Women: GAAS Fellows Among Top Honorees

Three esteemed fellows of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to academia, research, and governance at the 10th Ghana Women of Excellence Awards and Gala Dinner. The prestigious event, held on March 7, 2025, in Accra, celebrated remarkable women driving national development and also marked International Women’s Day.