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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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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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Capability Statement
Our Mandate
The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) is a semi-autonomous research institution within the Faculty of Social Studies at the University of Ghana. ISSER is committed to carrying out research and training that is geared towards promoting the socio-economic development of Ghana in particular and Africa in general. The Institute strives to maintain its reputation for solid social science research, paying close attention to exploratory, explanatory and evaluative aspects of the dynamics of development. Special emphasis is placed on the following: |
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Advocacy Work
Through its publications, workshops and conferences on the State of the Economy, and on Human Development, ISSER strives to promote advocacy for support for local entrepreneurship and, an enabling environment as tools for poverty reduction in Ghana. In addition, ISSER seeks to promote good governance institutions as the foundation upon which sound economies are built.
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As Ghana's Universities approach the next millennium, no doubt they will be faced with complex challenges; however, there will be several opportunities as well in the fields of socio-economic research, teaching and outreach programmes that benefit civil society. ISSER will strengthen its position in this process and continue to play a key role that will enable it to carry out systematic investigations of the challenges of the times, to inform policies and guide decision-making aimed at changing the low development situation of the country for the better. The process will be enhanced through the activities of an ENDOWMENT TRUST, which was established in October, 1998. |
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About ISSER 
