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ISSER was established by the University of Ghana in 1962 as the Institute of Statistics, to provide a programme of teaching and research in statistics, with particular reference to the methodology, collection and analysis of official statistics. It was also to advise interested bodies on statistical design, analysis and computer programming. A UN Statistical Training Centre, also established in 1962 to run middle-level Statistical Training Programmes for Public Servants in Africa, was brought under the auspices of the Institute in 1966. It was later realised that expanding the scope of the Institute to include fundamental and applied research in the social sciences, to establish the basic data needed for effective development and modernisation, would be beneficial to the nation as a whole. It is in line with this vision that the Institute was converted, in 1969, into the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER). The United Nations continued its support of statistical training until 1972 when ISSER fully took over.
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Ghana Monitoring & Evaluation Forum |
 A Monitoring and Evaluation Forum (M&E) was held on the 8th of Jan 2008 at ISSER. It was an inaugural forum to discuss key M&E issues to support evidence based policy decision making in our country. |
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Young Economists Outreach Program |
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The Economy of Ghana Network organized a 2-day meeting dubbed the "Young Economists Outreach Program" at Elmina on 10-11 January 2008. The purpose of the forum was to expose young economists in Ghana to an international peer review process for their work and develop mentoring relationships with senior internationally known and accomplished economists. |
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Launch: The New Legon Observer |
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 A number of well-meaning individuals have come together in the last few months to discuss the creation of a Ghana Society for Development Dialogue. The main purpose of the Society is to create an independent platform for well-researched discussion and debate of various issues of development in Ghana and elsewhere. Indeed the broad goal is to help shape broader debates on important societal issues, supporting the principles of liberal democracy on a non-partisan basis. Such discussion will cover the economy, society, politics, culture, science and technology, and other relevant themes that may be identified from time to time.
The main instrument for articulating discussions by the Society is a journal that will be issued fortnightly under the name of “New Legon Observer”.
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Institutional Research Projects |
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INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH PROJECTS
ISSER's research outputs are generally expected to be driven by the observed development problems and needs of Ghana and Africa. Research undertaken by ISSER is usually in response to the direct demands of government and other stakeholders for information and strategies for improving the well-being of people. At the same time, research by ISSER seeks to maintain a focus on the academic purpose of the Institute by adding to existing knowledge about society and development.
A good number of projects undertaken in 2005/06 year were carried over from the previous year. A number of new projects or initiatives were also started. This report looks at on-going research projects, the staffing situation and on-going programmes at the Institute.
The main research projects at the Institute presently are:
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ANNUAL REPORT 2005/2006
OVERVIEW
The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) continued to grow steadily in 2005/2006. Total income rose from over nine billion cedis in 2004 to more than eleven billion cedis in 2005. This income level was maintained in 2006. The Institute continued to produce several publications, including eight technical publications and two edited volumes. This was in addition to over 30 other publications from individual researchers. It also organised a number of public lectures, workshops and seminars on pertinent national and sub-regional socio-economic issues. Researchers at the Institute have been active in yarious research projects, often in collaboration with both local and international partners. |
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State of the Economy 2007 |
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 The State of the Economy 2007 lecture has been given this year at the British council hall. Please contact ISSER for an abstract of the presentation. This year, it was presented by Prof Aryeetey.
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The Researcher Vol.1 No. 1 |
The Researcher
The Official Newsletter of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER)
Vol. 1 No. 1
In this issue:
- From the Director
- ISSER’s land research at final phase
- Land reform will lead to socio-economic development
- Ghana can become financial services centre in Africa
- Why is land tenure reform necessary?
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ISSER will offer the new Ghanaian-German Programme for Development Studies. Read full details 
Announcement Of Three Short Courses - 2009