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2020 ANNUAL REPORT CSIR - STEPRI

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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CSIR-STEPRI)

COUNCIL FOR SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH

2020Annual Report


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© 2020 Science and Technology Policy Research Institute (STEPRI)

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

All rights reserved ISSN: 26161621

Compiled by:

Dr. Harris Francis Andoh

Ibrahim Kwame Asante

Dr. Portia Adade Williams

Dr. Emmanuel Kodjo Tetteh

Photo credit:

Jeffet Ekow Cobbah

For any enquiries contact:

Dr. (Mrs.) Wilhelmina Quaye

The Director

CSIR-Science and Technology Policy Research Institute

P. O. Box CT. 519, Cantonment-Accra

Location

Ghana Post GPS Digital Address: GA-037-3858

Street Name: South Liberation Link; Casely Hayford Road; Research Close

Postal Code: GA037 District Name: Accra. Region Name: Greater Accra

Latitude Longitude: 5.59582,-0.18240

E-mail:

[email protected]

Website: www.csir-stepri.org

Telephone: +233.302.773856/779401

Fax: +233.302.773068


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Contents

4 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

8 Executive Summary

9 CSIR-STEPRI Management Board Members

10 Message From The Director of CSIR-STEPRI

11 1.0 Introduction

11 1.1 Background to CSIR-STEPRI

11 1.2 Technical and Supporting Division

12 1.3 Current Research Programmes

14 2.0 Summary of Research Projects

38 3.0 Selected Abstracts from Peer Review Publications for 2020

43 4.0 Institutional Workshops and Conferences

47 5.0 Finance

51 APPENDIX 1: Institutional and staff publications

57 APPENDIX 11: Workshops, Seminars, Conferences and Mass Media

60 APPENDIX III: List of Staff


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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMSAGRA - Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa

AMED - Agriculture, Medicine and Environment Division

ARCN - Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria

AU - African Union

BMBF - Federal Ministry of Education and Research

C: AVA - Cassava: Adding Value for Africa

CAGD - Controller and Accountant General Department

CBMS - Community-Based Monitoring System

CE - Circular Economy

CEESD - Centre for Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development

CID - Commercialization and Information Division

COVID-19 - Coronavirus Disease – 2019

CSA - Coordination And Support Action

CSIR - Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

DfID - Department for International Development

DLR - German Aerospace Center

DMTDP - District Medium Term Development Plan

EC - European Commission

ECOWAS - Economic Community of West African States

EU - European Union

FAD - Finance and Administration Division


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FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization

FARA - Forum for Agriculture Research in Africa

FASDEP - Food and Agriculture Sector Development Project

FNSSA - Food and Nutrition Security as well as Sustainable Agriculture

GAT - Governance Assessment tool

GIRC - Ghana Innovation & Research Commercialization Centre

GIZ - German International Development Cooperation

GLSS 6 - Ghana Living Standards Survey 6

GSGDA - Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda

HLPD - High-Level Policy Dialogue

IAR4D - Integrated Agricultural Research for Development

ICT4Ag - ICT for Agriculture

ICT - Information and Communication Technology

IDRC - International Development Research Centre

IER - Institut d’Economie Rurale

IFPRI - International Food Policy Research Institute

IIR - Institute of Industrial Research

IGF - Internally Generated funds

IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

ILK - Indigenous and Local Knowledge

INSTI - Institute for Science and Technological Information

IRC - International Research Consortium

ISD - Industry and Services Division

IWMI - International Water Management Institute


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KALRO - Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization

KAP - Knowledge Attitude and Practice

KMCF - Knowledge Management and Communication Framework

KsTU - Kumasi Technical University

LEAP4FNSSA - Long-term European-African Partnership for Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture

MAG - Modernizing Agriculture in Ghana

MDPI - Management Development and Productivity Institute

MESTI - Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology & Innovation

METASIP - Medium Term Agriculture Sector Investment Plan

MIST - Ministry of Industries, Science, and Technology

MMDAS - Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies

MOFA - Ministry of Food and Agriculture

MOH - Ministry of Health

NDPC - National Development Planning Commission

NGOs - Non-Governmental Organisations

PACA - Partnership for Aflatoxin Control

PEP - Partnership for Economic Policy

PORSPI - Policy Research and Strategic Planning Institute

PPME - Policy, Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation

PPRSD - Plants Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate

R&D - Research and Development

REACH - Resilience against Climate Change

REP - Rural Enterprise Programme

SARI - Savannah Agricultural Research Institute


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SESNYC - National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Centre

SMEs - Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

SREP - Scaling-Up Renewable Energy Programme

STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

STEPRI - Science and Technology Policy Research Institute

STI - Science Technology & Innovation

STI4SDGs - Science Technolgy & Innovation For Sustainable Development Goals

TMA - Tema Metropolitan Assembly

TOA-MD - Trade-Off Analysis Minimum Data Model

TOR - Terms of Reference

TTC - Technology Transfer Center

UDS - University for Development Studies

UENR - University of Energy and Natural Resources

UG - University of Ghana

UNCST - Uganda National Council for Science and Technology, Uganda

UNDP - United Nations Development Programme

UNESCO - United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

UN-IATT - UN Inter-agency Task Team

USAID - United State Agency for International Development

WtE - Waste to Energy

WIAD - Women In Agriculture Development Directorate


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EXECUTIVE SUMMARYThis report covers the mission, vision and strategic initiatives of CSIR-STEPRI (Section 1). It discusses research projects undertaken by researchers in the year 2020 (Section 2). During the year under review, CSIR-STEPRI undertook eleven (11) research projects in the broad fields of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Security, Waste and Energy, Climate Change, Science, Technology and Innovation, Women in Gender and Engineering Education, and Water Resources. T. Key project work activities, outcomes and way forward are presented. Funding for projects was from our research partners including the African Development Bank, International Development Research Centre (IDRC), European Commission (Horizon 2020), European Union ,International Water Management Institute (IWMI), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), German Government through ZEF, The Federal Ministry of Education and Research of Germany (BMBF) and International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).

Research staff of the Institute published a total of 32 journal articles and 6 technical reports in 2020. Selected abstracts of published journal articles in accredited journals are presented in section 3 of this report. Nine (9) research

workshops were organized on various projects at CSIR-STEPRI, which saw key stakeholders in the respective sectors present. Selected staff of the Institutes attended conferences and workshops related to STI, science engagements and climate adaptation. Due to covid 19, most of the International conferences were attended virtually.

Section 4 is on the administration at CSIR-STEPRI. As at end of 2020, CSIR-STEPRI had a total of 32 Research Staff and 26 Administrative and Finance staff. Section 5 is on the finance of the Institute for the year ending 2020. A personal emolument of GHS 3,688,327.55 paid in 2020 shows a decrease of 8% from 2019. Donor funds were received in three (3) different currencies (United States Dollars (USD); Euro (€) and Cedis (GHS) at a total of USD $240,999.36, €630,586.15, and GHS 175,401.59. This showed an increase of 128.84% over 2019 inflow. Total income received from IGF for 2020 was GHS 154,760.67 which represents a decrease of 63.97% as against GHS 429,578.80 in 2019. Although COVID-19 affected global research, CSIR-STEPRI managed to pull through and improve on the projects and research activities in 2020.


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Name Designation

Kwasi Atta-Antwi Chairman, National Director,

Rural Enterprise Programme (REP)

Ministry of Trade and Industry, Kumasi

Mrs. Genevive Yankey Member, Director of Administration, CSIR, Accra.

Dr. (Mrs.) Wilhemina Quaye Member, Director, CSIR-STEPRI,

P.O. Box C.T 519, Accra.

Dr. Seth Awuku Manteaw Member, Director, CSIR-INSTI, Accra.

Prof. Rosemond Aboagyewa Boohene Member, Dean of International Education, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast

SHARP Pharmacy, Accra.

Dr. Regina Ohene-Darko Adutwum Member, Former Director General, National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Accra

Mrs. Elizabeth Afriyie Maldini Member, Managing Director ELSA Foods, Tema.

CSIR-STEPRI MANAGEMENT BOARD

Chairman of CSIR-STEPRI Management Board


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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF CSIR-STEPRI

We are grateful to God Almighty for ushering us into 2021. The year 2020 greeted us with surprises from the effect of COVID-19 pandemic but we turned all odds into amazing successes in delivering on our core mandate of developing research evidence to inform public policies and private sector investment in the area of science, technology and innovation for socio-economic development of Ghana and beyond. Our greatest resource has been our most cherished human resource base and we continually encourage our staff of all categories to take full responsibility to build their respective capacities in ensuring quality research delivery. To our junior members of staff we are most grateful for the wonderful support in ensuring a clean and peaceful environment conducive for research and development.

We are deeply grateful for the outstanding support and collaboration of our research partners and donors, especially International Development Research Centre (IDRC), European Commission (Horizon 2020), European Union – International Water Management Institute (IWMI), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), German Government through ZEF, The Federal Ministry of Education and Research of Germany (BMBF) and

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).

We also highly appreciate and value the institutional support from the Ministry of Environment, Science Technology and Innovation (MESTI) particularly in the development of Science, Technology and Innovation for accelerating the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (STI4SDGs) Roadmap for Ghana. Their continuous support and cooperation are vital for conducting rigorous research-policy dialogues that inform policy making and professional practice.

On behalf of management, I wish to thank everyone for the diverse contributions and look forward to a fruitful 2021 as we strive to forge policy research partnerships and collaborative research programmes that address pressing societal challenges including food and nutrition security, energy security, green growth, climate change, sustainable and inclusive development.

Dr. (Mrs.) Wilhemina Quaye, Director – CSIR STEPRI


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1.0 INTRODUCTION1.1 Background

The Science and Technology Policy Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-STEPRI) was established with the primary mission to conduct research in order to provide knowledge-based information, to contribute to the formulation and implementation of policies and programmes for socio-economic development on the basis of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI). The Institute has contributed enormously to research deliverables in the pursuit of Science, Technology and Innovation which are considered as the drivers to the socioeconomic development of Ghana.

In 1988, the Institute was established as a Technology Transfer Center (TTC) with the mandate of addressing policy issues relating to the transfer of technology. Later in 1992, the TTC was renamed as the Policy Research and Strategic Planning Institute (PORSPI) as a wing of the then Ministry of Industries, Science, and Technology (MIST), to provide technical backstopping to the Ministry, with broadened relevant research themes. The current name, Science and Technology Policy Research Institute CSIR-STEPRI was adopted in 1994 and in 1996 it was integrated into the CSIR organizational structure.

In line with the mandate of the Institute, the output of the Institute cuts across sectors of the economy includes; agriculture, medicine, environment, industry, and services.

The Institute has been very instrumental in stimulating public policy awareness for the advancement of national capacity in emerging technologies such as climate change, green economy, biotechnology, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

As a governmental body, the Institute conducts research to influence the formulation and implementation of policies for government agencies. It also has works with donors, and other stakeholders, who have contributed immensely to the realization of its mandate areas, in order to stimulate the desired development of the nation and beyond. Some of the key donor and development partners include the European Commission (EC), United State Agency for International Development (USAID), the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), German International Development Cooperation (GIZ), Forum for Agriculture Research in Africa (FARA), among others.

Mission and Mandate

The mission of CSIR-STEPRI is to provide the research support necessary for the formulation and implementation of the relevant STI policies and programmes aimed at creating the environment for effective use of STI for socioeconomic development.

This mission is classified into the following five thematic programmes:


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• Monitoring and assessment of S&T policies in all sectors of the economy;

• Assimilation and popularization of S&T;

• Facilitation and commercialization of technology innovation;

• Survey on S&T human resource development and management; and

• Evaluation of technology transfer and diffusion.

1.2 Technical Divisions

Based on its core mandate, CSIR-STEPRI is divided into four technical divisions namely: Industry and Services Division (ISD); Agriculture, Medicine and Environment Division (AMED); Commercialization and Information Division (CID); and Finance and Administration Division (FAD).

The sectoral coverage of each technical divi-sion is as follows:a) Agriculture Medicine and Environment Division (AMED)This division is tasked with the conduct of policy research in:

i. Agriculture: cash crops, food crops, fisheries and urban agriculture.

ii. Medicine: Orthodox and traditional medicine.

iii. Environment: Waste management, control of pollution and environment

degradation and natural resource conservation.

b) Industry and Services Division (ISD)The division is responsible for policy research on:

i. Industry: manufacturing, construction, mining and utilities.

ii. Services: transportation, financial services, commerce, information and communications technology and tourism.

c) Commercialization and information divi-sion (CID)This division is charged with the responsibility for:

i. Promotion and Marketing of S&T innovation.

ii. Consultancy and research outreach.

iii. Documentation, dissemination of S&T information.

iv. S&T popularization and

v. Public relation.

d) Finance and Administration division (FAD)This division provides support services (Accounting, Personnel Administration, Estate Management, and logistics) for the running of the other three divisions in the execution of research activities.


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1.3 Current Research Programmes

In line with CSIR-STEPRI’s mandate, and through the support of development partners and to some extent, government of Ghana, the following research projects, programmes and development activities were carried out in 2020:

1. AGRA Aflatoxin Policy in Food and Feed;

2. Africa Research in Sustainable Intensification for the Next Generation (AfricaRising);

3. LEAP4FNSAA) under LEAP-AGRI;

4. Wider-Uptake of water smart solutions;

5. IDRC-Women in Engineering, Education and Careers;

6. Developing STI4SDGs Roadmap;

7. Hybrid Waste to Energy as sustainable solution for Ghana;

8. Modernizing Agriculture in Ghana: Policy and Gender;

9. Resilience against Climate Change: Social Transformation Research – Social Transformation Research (REACH-STR) project;

10. Digitalization in Food and Agriculture; and

11. Gender and Productive Uses of Energy.


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2.0 SUMMARY OF RESEARCH PROJECTS2.1 Project title: Long-term European-African Partnership for Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (LEAP4FNSSA)

Duration: 4 years (from 1st Nov 2018)

Source of Funding: European Commission

Location: Ghana, Africa, Europe

Principal Investigator: Dr. George Owusu Essegbey

Participating Scientists: Dr. (Mrs.) Rose Omari, Ibrahim Kwame Asante, Sylvia Baah-Tuahene

Collaborating Institutions: 20 European partners (from 14 countries); 15 African partners (from 8 countries)

Project website: https://www.leap4fnssa.eu/

Dr. George Owusu Essegbey, in various speaking roles as Principal Investigator

Introduction

LEAP4FNSSA is a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) that aims at establishing an Europe-Africa International Research Consortium (IRC). The IRC will provide a tool for all European and African institutions ready to engage in a sustainable partnership platform for research and innovation on Food and Nutrition Security as well as Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA).

Objective

To establish a sustainable structure, or ‘Platform’, for the efficient and coherent implementation of the AU-EU Research and Innovation Partnership as described in the FNSSA Roadmap.

LEAP4FNSSA is being implemented through


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5 work packages.

CSIR-STEPRI is co-leading the WP2 with the German Aerospace Center (DLR). WP2 will improve the effectiveness of the AU-EU FNSSA Partnership by contributing to the creation of strategic FNSSA Alliances in Research and Innovation, as part of the envisaged multi-actor Platform based on the HLPD FNSSA Roadmap of 2016 to jointly plan and implement research. The aim of this strategy will be to improve coordination and launch collaborative actions, in particular set up support mechanisms (including funding mechanism) for fostering the proposed FNSSA Platform to which the design and testing of an Africa-Europe Knowledge Management and Communication Framework (KMCF) is key. CSIR-STEPRI is also a member of the project steering committee and thus participates in the monthly meetings as well as support other work packages.

Major 2020 activities include:

• Organisation and moderation of WP2 monthly meetings (Every second Thursday of the month)

• Participation in monthly Steering Committee meetings (Every last Thursday of the month)

• Participation in the second LEAP4FNSSA General Assembly: 1-2 December 2020

• Organisation of First virtual West Africa workshop in collaboration with KEF (Egypt) and Go Africa (Germany), CHIAM (Italy), BLE (Germany) on 28-29 October 2020.

First West Africa Workshop

Young innovators contest was held and 25 out of 45 innovators were selected to present their innovations at the workshop. The 25 young innovators presented innovations that address challenges related to FNSSA. These include weak linkages among actors; poor storage, safety and quality issues; pest management; low access to extension services; low market access; climate smart agriculture and food processing; employee management (to prevent pilfering); poor nutrition and low rganizede of indigenous food; post-harvest losses; and environmental pollution.

Second West Africa Workshop

As a follow up to the first West Africa Workshop, a second workshop was held on November 26, 2020 to engage West Africa and EU FNSSA partners in discussions on how best to co-create and maintain the West Africa-Europe Alliance. One key decision from this workshop was to form three working groups and terms of reference developed for each group.

Way Forward

A third West Africa workshop would be held on February 18, 2021 followed by a workshop by each for the three working groups. A Virtual Collaborative Working Platform will be established to host multi-stakeholder workshops and keep them connected and working together in-between the workshops. All these will contribute to the establishment of the proposed West Africa – Europe Funders and Actors Alliances.


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2.2 Project title: Developing a National Policy and Technical Regulation for Aflatoxin Control in Food and Feed

Duration: 3 years

Source of funding : AGRA

Location: Ghana (Nation-wide)

Principal Investigator: Dr. (Mrs.) Rose Omari

Participating Scientists: Dr. Emmanuel Kodjo Tetteh, Ms. Afua Bonsu Sarpong-Anane, Ransford Teng-viel Karbo, Ibrahim Kwame Asante, Dr. Abdulai Adams, Sylvia Baah-Tuahene

Collaborating Institution(s): Plants and Regulatory Services Directorate, Ministry of Food and Agriculture (PPRSD-MOFA)

Project website: https://www.csir-stepri.org/index.php?item=240

Introduction

Due to the detrimental effects of aflatoxins on food and nutrition security, health and the economy, the African Union Commission has prioritized aflatoxins as a major food safety problem and has therefore established the

Partnership for Aflatoxin Control (PACA) to help address the problem on the continent. With the help of PACA, ECOWAS developed its action plan for aflatoxin control, which was adopted by Ministers of Agriculture in 2015. ECOWAS Member states are accordingly required to adapt this action plan to their specific contexts and ensure its mainstreaming into existing policies and programmes. It is in this vein that a grant was sought from AGRA to develop this national policy that will spell out an action plan together with a technical regulation that will ensure adequate enforcement of aflatoxins standards.

Objective

The goal is to catalyse and sustain an inclusive agricultural transformation by reducing the prevalence and level of aflatoxin contamination in food and feed for smallholder farmers. The objective is to strengthen government multi-sectoral coordination, and mutual accountability in the agricultural sector.

Methodology

Situational analysis, policy review, stakeholder consultations.

Results Achieved So Far

Project team members undertaking field survey


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• The draft policy for aflatoxin control in food and feed with an implementation plan, and the technical regulation for aflatoxin control in Maize have been developed through stakeholder engagement, consultation and participation.

• The Technical Regulation has been enacted and rganiz in December 2020.

• Four ministries, namely, Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), Ministry of Trade and Industry (MOTI), Ministry of Health (MOH) have endorsed the policy and have accepted to own and implement it in collaboration with their agencies and other stakeholders.

• All the four ministries have prepared a Joint Cabinet Memo for submission to Cabinet for the approval of the policy.

Causes of delay• Approval of the policy by Ghana’s

Cabinet was expected by the last quarter of 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 restrictions on meetings, stakeholder and high-level consultations were suspended until the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2020.

• Also, election 2020 activities, election of a new government, dissolution of previous Cabinet, and the busy schedule of key staff of the ministries during the transition period has further delayed the process.

• These notwithstanding, we have high hopes because the submission of aflatoxin policy for Cabinet’ approval has been captured by the Government’s Transition Team as a priority activity for the next Cabinet that will be constituted hopefully in the first quarter of 2021.

Way Forward

• The project officially ends on April 5, 2021. However, a no cost extension of about 6-12 months will be requested from the funder to allow adequate time for the new Cabinet to be constituted to review and approve the policy.

• CSIR-STEPRI will liaise with MESTI PPMED Director to facilitate the submission of the joint Cabinet Memo to the Committee of Chief Directors for review.

• CSIR-STEPRI will subsequently work with MESTI to submit the cabinet memo to the Cabinet Secretariat.

• The policy will be launched when approved and sensitization workshops organized for stakeholders.

2.3 Project title: Digitalisation in Agriculture, Food and Nutrition

Duration: 18 months

Source of funding: German Government through ZEF

Location: Ghana, Nationwide



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Participating Scientists: Dr. Godfred Kwesi Frempong, Dr. Richard Ampadu-Ameyaw, Dr. Emmanuel Kodjo Tetteh, Dr. Adams Abdulai and Ransford Teng-viel Karbo

Collaborating Institutions: KALRO (Kenya), Nigeria, and ZEF (Bonn, Germany), FARA


Introduction

The rapid spread of mobile phones and networks in rural Africa has stimulated the development of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)-based initiatives in the agriculture sector in most African countries. Much of the focus to date has been on offering services, such as information, marketing and financial transactions, to farmers via their mobile phone. Most of these initiatives still depend on external financial support, remain small, often duplicate and have limited impact. Other promising applications of ICTs, such as big data gathering and analytics, social networks, robotics, the internet of things or remote sensing, are increasingly attracting attention, but have not yet been widely applied. Thus, the significant potential of ICTs to improve productivity and market integration in Africa has not yet been realized.

Objective

The study assesses the use and impact of ICTs among agricultural intermediaries.

Research Questions1. Does the literature on uptake of

ICT4Ag services underestimate the transformative impact of ICTs in the food and agriculture sector?

2. Are intermediaries the drivers of this transformation?

Research hypothesesH1: Intermediaries make extensive use of

ICTs in their operations.

H2: Use of ICTs among intermediaries increases reach, quality and profitability of their services.

H3: Use of ICTs among intermediaries facilitates adoption and use of digital and non-digital agricultural innovations.

H4: Intermediaries facilitate collective action for innovation, thereby enabling others in the network to become intermediaries in the innovation system.

Methodology

Identical surveys will be carried out in Ghana (CSIR-STEPRI), Kenya (KALRO), Mali (IER) and Nigeria (ARCN), focusing on three groups of intermediaries:

1. Government-operated and private agricultural extension services

2. Input dealers

3. Output dealers


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A survey instrument has been developed and being rganized for data collection in three regions namely, Greater Accra, Ashanti and Northern. Data collection is expected to be done in February to March 2021.

2.4 Project Title: Hybrid Waste to Energy as sustainable solution for Ghana

Duration: 4 years (01.01.2020 – 31.12.2023)

Source of Funding : The Federal Ministry of Education and Research of Germany (BMBF),

Location: Gyankobaa-Nkawie, Atwima Nwabiagya Municipality

Principal Investigator: Dr. (Mrs.) Wilhemina Quaye

Participating Scientists: Roland Asare, Dr. Portia Adade Williams, Abdallah Mahama, Johnny Owusu Arthur, Rankine Asabo and Ms. Elizabeth Hagan

Collaborating Institutions: Six Ghanaian partners mainly from research institutions and Universities and four German partners from similar analogous institutions including University of Rostock, Germany; German Biomass Research Centre gGmbH; SRH Berlin; Gicon GmbH, Germany; WASCAL; CSIR-IIR; KNUST; UENR; MESTI/GIRC CENTRE; KsTU; CEESD

Introduction

Issues of rise in waste generation are affecting both humans and the environment calling for the need to properly manage and to sustainably control waste. Some stakeholders in the waste sector regard scarcity of funds, logistics and expertise as key obstacles to waste management in Ghana. Addressing these challenges in isolation will not only fail to comprehensively deal with waste management problems but will only succeed in aggravating the already precarious situation. A hybrid energy solution with the capability of treating solid waste stream will provide a comprehensive solution with additional benefits. In an effort to address

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the problem, a Hybrid Waste to Energy as a Sustainable Solution for Ghana (WtE) project (a 4-year project with funding support from the German Government) was launched in Ghana in January 2020. To demonstrate a proper functional model, a pilot of 400 kW hybrid demonstration systems will be installed comprising of 200 KWP solar PV system, 100 kW biogas plant and a 100 kW pyrolysis plant. This will address the challenge of renewable energy inclusion in the energy mix while treating solid waste and providing additional benefit of closing the carbon cycle by recovering and recycling nutrients.

Objective

The overarching aim of the project is to develop tailor-made solutions to tackle the problem of waste management as well as power management in Ghana by converting waste into useful energy.

Methodology

The overall implementation of the project will be based on five main work packages The work packages are; W.P1: Resource assessment and profiling; W.P2: Construction of hybrid demonstration plant; W.P3: Creating business models; W.P 4: Environmental and climate impact studies and W.P 5: Policy guidelines on waste to energy hybrid systems.

Under each work package are a number of project activities all geared towards achieving the objective of the project. CSIR-STEPRI is involved in two Work Packages 1 and 5.

Results Achieved So Far:

Community Engagement: CSIR-STEPRI and other three partners successfully had a meeting with the Municipal Chief Executive, Municipal Coordinating Director and other Heads of departments of the Atwima Nwabiagya Municipal assembly on 11th March, 2020 to present the project objectives.

General Assembly Meeting: CSIR-STEPRI took part in the Atwima Nwabiagya Municipal assembly’s general assembly meeting in the third quarter to present the project, benefits to and impacts on the entire municipality and also seek their support to the project implementation.

Waste management policy review studies: A desktop review of various policies in the waste to energy sectors has been conducted and completed in the 3rd quarter and the final report is available.

Town meetings: Under the leadership of CSIR-STEPRI and facilitation of Atwima Nwabiagya Municipal Assembly the community engagement team met with the traditional authorities of key towns, which are directly going to be affected by the project (Toase and Gyankobaah) in two separate meetings held on the 2nd July 2020.

Baseline study: CSIR-STEPRI developed a comprehensive survey instrument to collect data towards a baseline study on demography as well as knowledge Attitude and Practice (KAP) concerning waste generation and

Stakeholder Engagement on Waste-to-energy


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management in various communities in the study municipality. The main baseline study was carried out in the 3rd week of September 2020. This exercise was led by CSIR-STEPRI with support from WASCAL and CEESD. Data entry, analysis and report writing are completed and a detailed report is available.

Stakeholder identification and mapping: Stakeholder identification and mapping in the form of a database of relevant stakeholders have been conducted. A report has been produced. In addition to this, a one-day expert meeting was held on 14th December 2020 to present the project to key stakeholders and also receive feedback on the policy evaluation outcomes under the project.

Way Forward

There will be two stakeholder engagement workshops to be held in February and March 2021 that will be rganized by CEESD and CSIR-STEPRI.

In line with activities for CSIR-STEPRI on the project, a policy guideline on waste to energy hybrid systems is to be produced. Research work for 2021 will focus on various activities that will direct achievement of the policy guideline. A policy brief will also be developed.

2.5 Research Title: Resilience against Climate Change: Social Transformation Research – Social Transformation Research (REACH-STR) project

Duration: 6years

Source of funding: European Union – International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

Location: Northern Ghana (Selected Districts)

Principal Investigator: Dr. (Mrs.) Adelaide Agyeman

Participating Scientists: Dr. (Mrs.) Wilhemina Quaye, Dr. Godfred Frempong and Dr. Portia Adade Williams

Collaborating Institutions: International Water Management Institute (IWMI); University for Development Studies (UDS), University of Ghana (UG) – Centre for Migration Studies

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Introduction

This project focuses on climate change adaptation and mitigation for rural livelihoods in the Savannah Ecosystem in Ghana. CSIR-STEPRI work is tied to policy analysis using standardized policy frameworks. CSIR-STEPRI’s task in this project is to analyse how policy issues have addressed migration, gender, climate change and social transformation.

Objectives

• Review literature (scoping study) on policies related to climate resilience, migration, gender and social transformation in Northern Ghana.

• Identify knowledge gaps and validate research findings.

• Policy engagement on migration and social transformation.


The following activities have been conducted and reported on so far:

• Literature and Policy Review

• Rapid Appraisal of Development Planning Process

• Knowledge sharing workshop

• Project Team Meetings and Participation at Inception Workshops at the National and District Levels

• Policy Insight Paper on “Understanding

social transformation in relation to climate change, migration and gender research evidence: Insight for policymaking process”

• Development of Policy Engagement strategy

• Virtual Policy Symposium under the theme: “Climate Resilience, Migration and Gender from the Social Transformation Perspective”.

• Communique on Climate Resilience, Migration and Gender from Social Transformation Perspectives.

• Panel discussion at an Annual Policy Dialogue by IWMI on “Key policy and regulatory strategies that can help to reverse the negative effects of sudden disruptions (e.g. COVID-19) and leverage opportunities to accelerate transformative rural growth”.

• Presentation on “Gaps on Climate Change, Gender and Migration Policies from Social Transformation Perspective” at a Virtual Learning Event. The presentation focused on the key policy gaps identified from CSIR-STEPRI’s previous activities, points of reflection and what needs to be done to support the development planning system at the local level to build capacity towards the use of more inclusive and sustainable policy programming and planning approaches in the face of a changing climate.


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• CSIR-STEPRI developed a policy brief that draws upon the various policy-related activities completed so far on the REACH-STR project. The policy brief packages the findings from the policy review process for further engagement with policy makers.

Way Forward

The next phase of the research activities includes the development of research instruments for a policy survey that aim to

produce guidelines and tools to help local, regional and national decision-makers and practitioners implement social transformation approaches in their plans, programs and strategies.

2.6 Research Title: Modernizing Agriculture in Ghana (MAG)

Duration: 2 years

Principal Investigator: Mrs. Justina Onumah

Participating Scientists: Mrs. Mavis Akuffobea-Essilfie, Abubakari Mohammed, Jeff Cobbah and Dr. (Mrs.) Wilhemina Quaye

Sponsor: Canadian Government

Collaborating Institutions: All CSIR Institutes

Introduction

The Modernisation of Agriculture in Ghana (MAG) Project gives budgetary support and technical assistance in response to the objectives of FASDEP, METASIP and GSGDA addressing productivity and value chain management issues for increased farmer incomes and enhanced rural livelihoods. One of the interventions for the government of Ghana to bridge the gender gap in agriculture was to improve adoption of technologies under the Modernization of Agriculture in Ghana (MAG) project. Among the key activities of MAG is the repackaging and dissemination of improved production and post-production technologies to beneficiaries who are mainly farmers and processors. The

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project pays particular attention to gender inclusion and empowerment through training and technology dissemination. There are four (4) components of the project, each driving a pathway to realizing the project’s objectives. Funds will be provided via the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). In addition, funds will be provided to the Human Resources Directorate and Extension Services Directorate at the MOFA for capacity and extension package development and curriculum revision.

Objectives

CSIR-Science and Technology Policy Research Institute (CSIR-STEPRI) is working on gender and Policy studies under the MAG Project. Specific activities being implemented by CSIR-STEPRI include (i) Policy Gap Analysis, (ii)Systematic Literature Reviews on policy and gender dynamics of technology transfer and adoption studies, (iii)Development of Knowledge Products, and (iv) knowledge dissemination and policy engagements.

Key Activities Undertaken in 2020

During the reporting period (October – December 2020), three key activities were carried out including (i) fieldwork on famer network analysis (ii) multi-stakeholder policy dialogue workshop, and (iii) Policy Review Studies. The farmer network analysis involved both quantitative and qualitative data collection. Two districts, each from the Northern and Upper West regions were selected for the Focus Group Discussions. These areas were selected based on the concentration of MAG activities led by the key actor in Northern Ghana, the CSIR-Savannah Agricultural Research Institute (SARI). The main activities at the dialogue included presentations, group work and discussions. Participants included experts from the Food and Agriculture sector, CSIR institutes, Local Government, development partners and private sector. Also in attendance were other participants from NGOs and journalists.

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Farmer-Network Analysis: A farm-level network analysis to ascertain the activities, interactions, challenges and gains from participating in the MAG project was conducted. Such analysis is important to understand how the positions of each actor play out in facilitating interactions to achieving the project’s outcomes.

Institutional Network Analysis: This is an analysis of the institutions that are involved in the MAG network and the critical roles played by each of them as well as to ascertain the activities, interactions, challenges and gains from participating in the MAG Project. Seventeen (17) actors under the MAG network were purposively sampled.

Policy Dialogue.: The main activities at the dialogue included presentations, group work and discussions. The Research evidence from the presentations suggest a high rate of technology adoption under MAG. However, there was gender differentiation. There is a need for policy attention to gender related issues in agriculture modernization decisions. Overall, the policy dialogue gave CSIR – STEPRI the platform to present the findings of the studies conducted by CSIR-STEPRI under the MAG project for inputs from key stakeholders.

Policy Review: A number of national level policies, programs, strategies and action plans related and relevant to agriculture modernization and gender in Ghana have been reviewed and recommendations made.

Way Forward

Activities to be conducted by CSIR-STEPRI in 2021 will involve field surveys and interactions with commodity based actors, policy makers and other stakeholders on innovative ways of resolving challenges identified in 2020 studies, development of knowledge products and dissemination activities.

2.7 Project Title: Conduct simulation and other socio-economic analyses of selected SI technologies/practices for different farmer contexts, to have a better understanding of the adoption potential of these proven technologies and opportunities for scaling up.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Adams Abdulai

Participating Scientists: Nana Yamoah Asafu-Adjaye, Dr. Livingston Caesar and Emmanuel Tetteh Jumpah

Sponsors: IITA Africa RISING

Collaborating Institutions: IITA, Wageningen University

IntroductionThe Africa RISING project has been promoting SI technologies to sustainably increase agricultural productivity, raise incomes and reduce poverty. These technologies require the use of modern inputs such as improved crop varieties, chemical fertilizers, livestock management practices, and preservation of soil fertility through intercropping. The study sought to analyze the potential impact of


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selected technologies (on nutrition, livestock, and crop productivity) under two scenarios (adoption and non-adoption) for farmers under the Africa RISING intervention in northern Ghana. The commonly adopted technologies among farmers include row planting, intercropping, maize stripping, living mulch, and the use of stress-tolerant maize varieties. These adopted technologies formed the basis for the study.

Objective

To conduct simulation and other socio-economic analyses of selected SI technologies/practices for different farmer contexts, for a better understanding of the adoption potential of these proven technologies for scaling up.


A total of 465 farm household surveys (181 female; 282 male) were conducted from both Africa RISING and Non-Africa RISING communities in the Upper West, Upper East, and Northern Regions of Ghana, and insights generated on the adoption potentials of the various technologies considered. The data was then cleaned and econometric analysis performed using the Trade-off Analysis Minimum Data Model (TOA-MD). The focus of analysis was on the economic impacts (poverty rates, farm income effects, per capita income, and adoption rates) of simulation analysis carried out on two main technologies: maize-leaf stripping and maize-

cowpea intercropping. Primary data collected through a household survey and secondary data collected from technology developers and Esoko Ghana Limited were used to conduct the simulation using the TOA-MD model. The cowpea living mulch technology simulation shows that farmers will be better-off when they plant cowpea living mulch one week before planting maize. Also, stripping maize at 50% silking stage is a more desirable option that needs to be adopted, promoted and scaled up.

Impact analysis on technology adoption was also done using the propensity score matching approach. A probit model was applied to help identify the factors that influence farmers’ decisions to adopt the selected technologies. The study was largely quantitative and utilized various constructed scenarios (nutrition, livestock, and crop productivity) in analyzing the impact of adoption of different technologies on farmers’ welfare. The research findings revealed that agricultural technology adoption has positive significant impacts on smallholder farmers’ welfare as their consumption and clothing expenditures increased. The adoption of agricultural technologies requires the provision of effective complementary services such as extension, finance, and input support.

In addition, a knowledge sharing event was successfully organized and research findings shared and validated with wider stakeholders.


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A workshop report has been compiled and submitted to IITA to that effect. The media, both print and electronic have also published the event further for wider uptake of best practices and lessons learned.Furthermore, One (1) policy brief has been drafted and is currently being reviewed for production and dissemination. Whilst three (3) research articles has drafted from the study and submitted for review and publication in various peer-reviewed Journals.

Way Forward

The research team would organize dissemination events at the community levels to share the research findings with farmers as well as engage more with stakeholders and share the research findings using available networks and platforms such as the FARA data Informs, Agriculture Sector Working Groups, etc.

However, a new proposal titled “Conduct representative technological pathway analysis on the adoption of technologies taking into account various socio-economic and biophysical dimensions into consideration”

was developed and submitted to IITA. This has been approved for implementation covering the period September 2020 to August 2021 with a total funding amount of US$26,450.

2.8 Research Title: Women in Engineering Education and Careers in Benin and Ghana

Source of Funding: IDRC

Location: Ghana and Benin


Participating Scientists: Dr. Emmanuel Kodjo. Tetteh, Dr. Gordon Ackon Yamga, Mrs. Mavis Akuffobea Essilfie, Sylvia Baah-Tuahene, Afua Sarpong-Anane, Elizabeth Hagan.

Collaborating Institutions: University of Abomey Calavi, Benin


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Objective

To contribute to bridging the gender gap in engineering in Ghana and Bénin through original research and policy recommendations. So far activities conducted include Virtual inception workshop and Training on Gender Approaches.


• Research team participated in a virtual inception workshop organized by IDRC.

• Research team participated in a virtual workshop organized by IDRC on intersectionality and its application in research.

• Ethical Approval granted.

• Data management plan developed.

• Research team participated in Gender training held at STEPRI.

• Project launched and all key stakeholders participated.

• Planning workshop held in Accra for Ghana and Benin Team.

• Completed qualitative data collection with Engineering Students and Science Students in KNUST.

• Second issue of Wise Insights Newsletter produced and disseminated. Third issue is being organized.

Dr. (Mrs.) Rose Omari, Principal Investigator I in a discussion with a participant during the

inception workshop

Focus group discussions being held with female Engineering Students from KNUST

Way Forward

Qualitative data will be analysed and reports written. The findings will be used to construct survey instruments to be used by March 2021 to gather data from Engineering and Science students. Relevant policies, programmes and project documents will be collated from key institutions for analysis to identify systemic flaws that limit women’s participation in Engineering. Preparations will be made for data collection from Engineering professionals, Managements of the Institutions under study and workplaces of selected engineers to understand their policies and practices as they promote or hamper women in engineering careers.


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2.9 Project title: Achieving wider uptake of water-smart solutions (WIDER UPTAKE)

Duration: 4 years

Source of funding: European Commission (Horizon 2020)

Location: Accra-Ghana

Principal Investigator: Dr. Gordon Akon-Yamga

Participating Scientists: Dr. George O. Essegbey, Dr. (Mrs.) Wilhemina Quaye, Dr. Ebenezer Ansa, and Dr. William Oduro

Collaborating Institutions: CSIR-WRI, CSIR-IIR, Sewerage Systems Ghana Limited, and 16 European Partners across four countries

Project website: https://www.sintef.no/projectweb/wider-uptake/

Objective

The overall objective of WIDER UPTAKE is to facilitate industrial symbiosis by co-development of a roadmap towards wider uptake of water-smart solutions for wastewater reuse and resource recovery. This will be based on the principles of circular economy (CE) and be achieved through the following specific objectives:

• Demonstrate innovative technical solutions that optimize water reuse, resource recovery and energy rganizede in selected industry settings by:

i. Running five demonstration case

studies on innovative symbiotic solutions for wastewater reuse and resource recovery

ii. Developing and applying monitoring and control schemes to adequately manage the health and quality risks associated with reuse of treated wastewater and recovered resources

iii. Optimisation of the value chains to quantify the improved resource efficiency and economic benefits, also with respect to future applications

• Facilitate wider uptake of water-smart solutions through:

i. Governance assessment, design of innovative business models and identification of transition paths for industry – utility symbioses

ii. Evaluate water smartness and sustainability of the symbiotic CE solutions

iii. Network development and stakeholder dialogue around the key findings and their implications, including the establishment of a roadmap for implementation of water-smart solutions in an open access Virtual Learning and Sharing Centre

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A number of activities have taken place within the period under review with some results as listed below.

• A Community of Practice Workshop was rganized and that brought together very relevant stakeholders of wastewater reuse and resource recovery.

• Completed fieldwork for baseline survey of urban farmers in Accra using wastewater to irrigate their crops

• With CSIR-Water Research Institute leading, the project has sampled wastewater presently being used by farmers to ascertain the quality of the water being used and the quality of the crops being produced

• With CSIR-Institute of Industrial Research leading, the project has carried out studies to on biochar production to determine the state of selected parameters on the safety and quality of biochar for energy production

• Participated, with other partners in Europe, to develop a Governance Assessment Tool (GAT) for smart water. This tool has been used to collect data that will be analysed by the task leaders, SINTEF in Norway.

Way Forward

The major deliverables for the first year of the project include baseline studies and preparations to demonstrate the use of treated wastewater for urban agriculture and use

of biochar for heating in small and medium industries. Hence, for the way forward the following would be pursued:

• Complete data analyses and write report of baseline study of urban farmers

• Follow-up with CSIR-Water Research Institute to complete sampling, testing, and reporting of baseline for wastewater quality being used by farmers

• Follow-up with the CSIR-Institute of Industrial Research to complete analysis and reporting for the quality and safety of biochar produced from laboratory

• Conduct baseline study of SMEs’ requirements for wood fuel consumption in Accra

• Follow-up with CSIR-Water Research Institute to construct shallow reservoir to supply treated wastewater

• Participate in other work packages to contribute to their deliverables.

2.10 Project title: Project title: Developing STI4SDGs Roadmap for Ghana

Source of funding: MESTI/UNESCO

Principal Investigator: Dr. George Owusu Essegbey

Participating Scientists: Dr. (Mrs.) Wilhemina Quaye, Dr. Gordon Akon Yamga and Nana Yamoah Asafu-Adjaye.


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Introduction

The UN Inter-agency Task Team (UN-IATT) acting on the decisions of the STI Forums launched the Global Pilot Programme on STI for SDGs roadmaps in July 2019, with 5 pilot countries: Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Kenya and Serbia. Each participating country is committed to developing STI for SDGs Roadmap, an actionable strategy, aimed at accelerating the achievement of SDGs using STI. One of the key requirement in developing a successful STI for SDGs Roadmap is conducting a baseline of the country’s current situation regarding the targeted SDG goal(s), assessing not only SDG gaps, but the status of STI in the country, the STI gaps and most specifically how STI can contribute to the acceleration of closing the SDG gaps.

Objectives

The general objective of this assignment is to conduct a situational analysis and stocktaking of policies, strategies, implementation plans of priority sectors in relation to STI and the National Development Plan, and to prepare a preliminary outline of the STI for SDGs roadmap for building consensus among the key stakeholders and national Technical Task team.

Specific objectives are to:I. Review the current state of STI in the

country with respect to institutional capacities, human resources, research and development programmes and policies;

II. Review the STI Policy, SDGs plans and

Development Plans to identify inter-linkages;

III. Assess the current situation regarding the targeted SDG goal(s) and STI ecosystem;

IV. Assess capacity needs in terms of STI human resources needs, institutional capabilities and STI infrastructural needs for achieving the SDGs;

V. Analyze country-specific challenges and critical contributions of STI in achieving the SDGs

VI. Coordinate the design and analyze the results of an on-line survey to be conducted with a broad range of STI institutions and players in Ghana on the STI roadmap development.

VII. Propose a preliminary outline of the STI for SDGs roadmap in Ghana as a basis to build consensus for the development of the detailed roadmap.


Desk Research

The desk research involved searching for relevant literature and documents in hardcopy or softcopy. The relevant institutions were contacted and the documents including policy documents, study or research reports and publications particularly in reference to STI and SDGs. The National STI Policy of 2017, the sectoral policies for agriculture, communications, education, health, trade and


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industry, were reviewed. The Coordinated Programme of Economic and Social Development Policies (2017 – 2024), containing the framework for the country’s development agenda was a primary document for the review. Other thematic policy documents such as for ICT and governance were covered. Some studies conducted by CSIR – STEPRI, MESTI and other relevant organizations such as the STI Policy Review (2010) and the Study and Analysis of the STI Ecosystem of Ghana were reviewed. Internet mining was an important method of gathering some of these documents in softcopy.

Key Informant Interviews

Key informant interviews were conducted to gather information from the relevant experts and officials. Within the conceptual framework, the critical actors in the NIS system were mapped. Interviews were conducted in the ministries including the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Ministry of Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) and the relevant scientific institutions.

Expert Group Discussion

The Expert Group Discussion (EGD) was designed to gather inputs from identifiable experts in key institutions for the analysis of Ghana’s NIS. The institutions include the University of Ghana, MESTI, the CSIR, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission and the Association of Ghana Industries representing the private sector. The discussion focused primarily on the new technologies e.g. AI, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, Internet of Things and the digital technologies.

Online Survey

Online survey was conducted to collect data on STI human resource development, technology gap, research and development, innovation in industry and the relevance of STI Policy. A sample of 200 comprising actors in the various domains of the NIS was constituted. The online questionnaire was emailed to all persons in the sample soliciting responses to questions assessing the national STI capacity in terms of human resource development, R&D programmes and outputs, linkages between the knowledge institutions

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and industry and the policy environment.

The following are the achievement so far under the STI4SDGs:

Organisation of Validation workshop, which offered the Research Team an opportunity to engage with the Technical Task Team of the development of STI4SDGs Roadmap. A final report of the Situational Analysis of the Extent of Integration of STI in Development Plans and Critical Contributions of STI to Accelerate the Achievement of the SDGs in Ghana has been produced. Four (4) Policy Briefs and One (1) Fact Sheet have been developed including (i) Policy Brief on Conceptualizing STI4SDGs Roadmaps: An Actionable Strategy aimed at accelerating the achievement Of SDGs using STI in Ghana (2) Policy Brief on Review of the current STI Policy, SDGs and Development Plans and the Inter-linkages (3)Policy Brief on Assessment of STI Capabilities to meet prioritized SDGs (4) Policy Brief on Harnessing Innovation potential of the Ghanaian Youth for the attainment of the SDGs, and (5) Fact Sheet on current situation with prioritized SDGs.

During the reporting period, a proposal was submitted for consideration by UNESCO, for the development of a draft STI4SDGs Roadmap after successful delivery of a situational analysis of the extent of integration of STI in Development Plans.

Way Forward

Preparation of the STI Roadmap for the SDGs for Ghana in collaboration with MESTI. Funding support has been secured from UNESCO for this activity.

2.11 Project Title: “Promotion Of Gender And Productive Uses Of Energy (Pue) In Mini-Grids And Standalone Electrification In Ghana”

Duration: 6 Months

Principal Investigator Dr. (Mrs.) Wilhemina Quaye

Participating Scientists: Dr. Gordon Ackon Yamga, Nana Yamoah Asafu-Adjaye and Abubakari Mohammed

Sponsors: African Development Bank

Introduction

The Science and Technology Policy Research Institute of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-STEPRI) under the GHANA SCALING-UP RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMME (SREP) conducted a study on promotion of gender and productive use of energy in mini-grids and standalone electrification in selected communities in Ghana. Mini grids and Stand-alone PV systems offer opportunities for productive uses for income generation activities and creation of jobs for diverse groups of people including women, young girls, men, young men, the vulnerable and the rganizeded in society. The Ministry of Energy in collaboration with their development partners and donors is adopting a comprehensive approach to energy access, embracing new, viable and cost-efficient options provided by standalone renewable technology and mini-grids. After 36 months of operating the GEDAP/Ministry of Energy pilot mini grids, it has been observed from the consumption profiles that less than 10%


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of the total energy consumed really goes into productive uses and therefore there is the need for tailored intervention to improve project outcomes of gender responsive productive uses of energy.

Objective

The overall goal is to foster gender inclusiveness and productive uses of the electricity beyond the basic lighting, entertainment and other domestic uses provided through the mini-grids and standalone systems in the beneficiary communities.

Specific Objectives are:i. Identify gender issues and recommend

strategies and programs to promote gender balance and inclusiveness,

ii. Update and characterize potential productive uses which can be connected to the mini grids and standalone systems,

iii. Develop an inclusive financing model that will be scalable and beneficial to businesses in the targeted communities, and

iv. Identify established markets and create market systems for potential business.


A three phased approach was employed in the execution of this study, which includes (i) In-depth desk review of related documents and listing of all potential mini-grid and standalone communities, sampling and development of survey instruments (ii) Field visit and data collection phase, and (iii)Data analysis and reporting phase. Both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis were used involving structured one-on-one interviews, focus group discussions, key informant interviews and stakeholder consultations. The sampling strategy involved 30% of the selected mini grid and 10% of the standalone communities. A total of thirty-one (31) communities were surveyed in seven (7) districts in Greater Accra, Bono East, Oti and Savannah regions of Ghana. The sample size for the one-on-one interviews was 275, and a total of sixty-two (62) Focus Group Discussions comprising 31 all women FGD and 31 all men FGD were conducted. Both responses were analysed after the field work and the outcome decoded for write-up.

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Specific Research Carried Out

• Identified and assessed existing community groups and leadership structures, gender involvement, ownership and management structures, markets and developed gender disaggregated register.

• Assessed gender issues and development of strategies and programs for inclusiveness as well as identified and catalogued opportunities for more gender-equitable access to modern energy services, social and employment opportunities in renewable energy enterprises.

• Conducted needs assessment and capacity building program for entrepreneurs to drive the productive uses of energy.

• Assessed the capacity needs and develop capacity building program for entrepreneurs to drive the productive uses of energy.

• Conducted capacity needs assessment, profiled income generating activities and job creation associated with Grid connected Renewable Energy Systems, Mini-grid Renewable Energy Systems,

and Off-grid Renewable Energy Systems

• Identified financial markets and level of access to financing in the communities.

• Assessed initial investments required for the specific productive use options and potential ventures, development of financial and business modules.

Way Forward

The findings from the project support the promotion of renewable energy investments that can initiate new and/or strengthen existing women-owned enterprises, agro-processing, business skills and linkages to productive on-off farm applications. In addition, showing evidence of potential for powering a broad range of productive uses for micro – small – medium scale enterprises in the productive sectors of the rural Ghanaian economy, particularly in remote Island communities. Productive uses of electricity are key to enhance the socio-economic impacts of electricity access through poverty reduction, increased employment and higher incomes. These impacts can be further developed by the cooperation and coordination with other development efforts, such as infrastructure, education, health or finance programmes.


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3.0 Selected Abstracts from Peer Review Publications for 20203.1. Teaching Mission and Pedagogy at African Universities

Andoh, H (2020)

Journal: INTERNATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION

DOI: doi.org/10.36197/IHE.2020.104.14

Abstract

The theoretical concepts and applied methodology of teaching academic subjects are central to the teaching mission of African universities. However, it is an area that African universities have only brushed over in their structural and directional plans. This article evaluates the first mission of African universities, teaching, and the state of pedagogical training among African scholars. It further enquires whether current programs and efforts are enough to solve the problems associated with teaching and learning.

3.2. Cost and benefit analysis of adopting climate adaptation practices among smallholders: The case of five selected practices in Ghana

Williams, PA, Ng’ang’a, SK, Crespo O, Abu M (2020)

Journal: Climate Services

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cliser.2020.100198

Abstract

Smallholder farmers mostly depend on agriculture for their sustenance, yet the sector is threatened by changing climate. It is essential for smallholders to adapt to reduce their vulnerability. Estimating the economic effectiveness of climate adaptation practices would enhance planning and actions among stakeholders and consequently impact policy. This study conducted an ex-ante in-depth empirical analysis of the costs and benefits of implementing five climate adaptation strategies identified among smallholder horticultural farmers in Ghana. A total of 180 smallholder households who have implemented the identified practices in two horticultural crop-growing municipalities were surveyed. Profitability indicators, evaluation of environmental and social externalities were employed to comparatively estimate the cost-effectiveness of the practices. The results indicated that, from private and public perspectives, implementing any of the five adaptation practices would yield positive benefits. However, considering the capital required, payback period for investments made and risks from implementation, two out of the five practices are particularly fitting choices for the smallholders. Institutional and policy support is desirable if all the practices are to be adopted. To broaden information on potential of climate adaptation vis-`a-vis climatic effects with economic analysis, the


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study proposes integrating localized climate vulnerability and economic assessments for enhanced climate adaptation actions.

3.3 Acknowledging Indigenous and Local Knowledge to Facilitate Collaboration in Landscape Approaches—Lessons from a Systematic Review

Williams PA, Sikutshwa, L. and Shackleton, S

Journal: MDPI – Land

Abstract

The need to recognize diverse actors, their knowledge and values is being widely promoted as critical for sustainability in contemporary land use, natural resource management and conservation initiatives. However, in much of the case study literature, the value of including indigenous and local knowledge (ILK) in the management and governance of landscapes tends to be overlooked and undervalued. Understanding ILK as comprising indigenous, local and traditional knowledge, this systematic review synthesizes how ILK has been viewed and incorporated into landscape-based studies; what processes, mechanisms and areas of focus have been used to integrate it; and the challenges and opportunities that arise in doing so. Queries from bibliographic databases (Web of Science, JSTOR, Scopus and Africa Wide) were employed. Findings from the review underscore that the literature and case studies that link landscapes and ILK are dominated by a focus on agricultural systems, followed by social-ecological systems, indigenous governance, natural resource

management, biodiversity conservation and climate change studies, especially those related to early warning systems for disaster risk reduction. The growing importance of multi-stakeholder collaborations in local landscape research and the promotion of inclusive consultations have helped to bring ILK to the fore in the knowledge development process. This, in turn, has helped to support improved landscape management, governance and planning for more resilient landscapes. However, more research is needed to explore ways to more effectively link ILK and scientific knowledge in landscape studies, particularly in the co-management of these social-ecological systems. More studies that confirm the usefulness of ILK, recognize multiple landscape values and their interaction with structures and policies dealing with landscape management and conservation are necessary for enhanced sustainability.

3.4. Risk assessment of aflatoxins in maize-groundnuts complementary foods consumed by Ghanaian infants.

Omari R. and Anyebuno G. (2020)

Journal of Food Quality and Hazards Control

DOI: 10.18502/jfqhc.7.3.4144

Abstract

Complementary foods are given to infants when breast milk alone becomes insufficient in meeting their nutritional needs. The major objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of Aflatoxins (Afs) in Weanimix complementary foods purchased from shops in Accra (Ghana), and to estimate risk of


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liver cancer development in infants. In total, 32 samples of Weanimix were purchased from shops in Accra, an urban centre and analyzed for Afs by Reverse-Phase High Performance Liquid Chroma-tography (RP-HPLC). Previously published data on levels of Afs in Weanimix prepared in rural households were also collected. The data was analyzed to estimate infants’ daily exposure to Afs as well as the risk of liver cancer development. Afs levels of 18.8% of samples were above the maximum permitted limit of 10 μg/kg. The minimum and maximum levels of total Afs detected in all samples were 2.51 and 98.87 μg/kg, respectively with a mean value of 16.43 μg/kg. Exposure assessment showed that the minimum and maximum daily Afs exposures were 0.044 and 2.805 μg/kg bw/d, respectively for Weanimix from rural households; these rates for Weanimix purchased from urban shops were 0.014 and 0.55 μg/kg bw/d, respectively. The chances of liver cancer development would increase to 0.6 per year if infants were fed on Weanimix prepared in rural households with minimum AF level of 7.9 μg/kg. In conclusion, infants fed on Weanimix prepared in rural households would be at a higher risk of AF exposure and liver cancer development than infants fed on Weanimix purchased from urban shops of Ghana.

3.5 Biomass-based value chain analysis of plantain in two regions in Ghana

Tortoe, C., Quaye, W., Akonor, P. T., Yeboah, C. O., Buckman, E. S. and Asafu-Adjaye, N. Y. (2020).

African Journal of Science, Technology,

Innovation and Development, 1-10.

DOI: 10.1080/20421.338.2020.1766396

Abstract

Plantain biomass value chain analysis was conducted to generate benchmark information that supports reduction of postharvest losses of plantain and to identify value-added opportunities and linkages to new markets in Ghana. Specifically, this study sought to identify the actors and their roles along the plantain value chain, understand the plantain value chain activities and identify biomass value addition opportunities that will help reduce post-harvest losses of plantain. Using the value chain analysis approach a total of 309 plantain value chain actors including producers, processors, traders, caterers and consumers in the Brong Ahafo and Western regions of Ghana were interviewed. Post-harvest losses of 20% at the production, 15% at the market levels and less than 5% at the consumption level were revealed. Plantains were traded mostly in the unprocessed form and 83% farmer respondents sold plantain unprocessed. The cross-cutting constraints among the actors were inadequate credit accessibility, high transportation cost, limited processing capacities, seasonality of plantains and fluctuation in prices, marketing challenges and post-harvest losses among others. The study provides useful baseline information for new products development from the biomass along the plantain value chain.

Keywords: plantain, post-harvest losses, biomass-

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3.6 Does Addressing Gender Inequalities and Empowering Women Improve Development Program Outcomes? The Case of the” Cassava: Adding Value for Africa” Project in Ghana.

Boadu, P., Quaye, W., Asafu-Adjaye, N. Y., Agyeman, A., & Akuffobea-Essilfie, M. (2020).

Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP).

Abstract

We surveyed twenty communities and 2,716 households in the Atebubu-Amantin District, Ghana, using a Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) to assess the effect of the “Cassava: Adding Value for Africa” project. We incorporated questions on gender and women’s empowerment, income, participation in decision-making, and access to market. We found that C:AVA raised participants’ annual income by an average of GHC 981.71. This increase represents about 50.4% of the average annual income of non-C:AVA respondents. The incomes of members of women-headed households increased by 2.2% over the average to GHC 2,167.75. Factors such as household size, farming experience, educational level, religion, and income were found to influence market access, and C:AVA participants were 23.1% more likely to have access to market than non-participants. Furthermore, respondents’ collective decision-making regarding the use of such household production resources as land, seeds, extension services, fertilizer, tractor services, irrigation services, and credit increased more than 10% after they participated in C:AVA. Further,

C:AVA empowered women by increasing their income and their participation in household decision-making. We recommend the adoption of CBMS methodology by the government of Ghana to provide data to aid in the planning of development interventions and to assess outcomes for improved livelihoods.

Keywords: Gender, Women’s empowerment,

Poverty, Market access

3.7 Localizing Sustainable Development Goals in Ghana Using a CBMS

Agyeman, A., Boadu, P., Akuffobea-Essilfie, M., Asafu-Adjaye, N. Y., & Quaye, W. (2020).. Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP).

Abstract

The important role of regional and local governments in the successful implementation of the sustainable development goals (SDGs) has been widely recognized. Having recognized the important role of local governance in the implementation of the SDGs, the pressing issue now is, how to foster a local geographic approach to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda? In order to successfully achieve the SDGs, the need to generate quality information/data at the local level to help monitor progress of the SDGs for bottom-up planning is very important. This study therefore sought to analyze the socioeconomic conditions of the communities in the Atebubu-Amantin Municipality in the context of monitoring the progress of the SDGs at the local level. Information on the SDGs were collected from a household


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census conducted in January and February 2018 covering 2,176 households drawn from 20 communities using CBMS methodology. The results from the study revealed that about 75% of the population lived below the US $1.90 a day poverty line, and about 50% of the households in the communities in Atebubu-Amantin Municipality lived below the median daily household income threshold. The results also found that the percentage of the population who were multidimensionally poor was 6%. With regards to some basic services, the results revealed that only 18.24% of the population that lived in households had access to sanitary toilet facilities and about 50% of the total population in the Atebubu-

Amantin Municipality had access to safely managed drinking water. Findings from the study also indicated that, there was a wide gap in school attendance between children who were 6-11 years old and those who were 12-15 years old, a proportion of 3:1. The main policy implications of our findings are that monitoring the progress of the SDGs at the local level using the CBMS methodology can provide policymakers with a good information base for tracking the progress of the SDGs at the local level for development planning and support rational allocation of scarce resources.

Keywords: Sustainable Development Goals, Localizing, Community Based Monitoring System, Poverty


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4.0 Institutional Workshops and Conferences4.1 Workshop 1 – Training Workshop on Mainstreaming Gender in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Research.

A two-day gender training workshop was organized by CSIR-STEPRI for the ‘Women in Engineering Education and Careers’ project research teams in Ghana and Benin on 1-2 July 2020. The research team in Benin participated virtually. Topics covered were:

• Overview of the basic concepts of gender and how it applies to females and under-represented groups with local examples.

• Basic frameworks for gender analysis.

• Protocols for collecting, rganized and interpreting data in gender studies.

• Case studies of gender research and data analysis with focus on gender in relation to employment and labour issues and formal education.

• Application of practical tools for rganized systemic barriers to females and under-represented groups’ participation in development.

• At the end of the training, the researchers were able to:

• Develop a clear understanding of the basic concepts of gender, gender analysis and their usefulness and application in research.

• Have a clear understanding and competencies in adopting and applying theoretical and analytical frameworks for gender analysis.

• Gain knowledge and skills in gender analysis and how to apply them to analyse systemic barriers to females and under-represented groups’ participation in engineering education and careers.

4.2 Workshop 2 – Launch of Women in Engineering Project

The Women in Engineering Education and Careers in Benin and Ghana Project was launched at a ceremony held on 1st October 2020 at Erata Hotel in Accra. It was attended by 50 participants from various stakeholder institutions including the institutions under study, the media, ministries, professional associations, UNESCO and IDRC (who participated virtually). The purpose of the event was to:

• Introduce the project to stakeholders,

• Discuss the roles and expectations of stakeholders,

• Get inputs from stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the project,

• Launch the project and establish a network of key stakeholders.


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All the participants were given a printed project information booklet for further reading to enable them to deepen their understanding of the project and how they can contribute. Many stakeholders pledged their support and will be contacted at various stages of the project implementation. The participation of KNUST Engineering and Science students helped to strengthen the relationship between them and the project team. As a result, they readily rganized students to participate in the focus groups discussions that were held afterwards.

4.3 Workshop 3 – Virtual Workshop on Fostering Knowledge, Communication & Innovation Hubs in Ghana/Western Africa.

The LEAP4FNSSA workshop “Fostering Knowledge, Communication & Innovation Hubs in Ghana/Western Africa” was held on 28th and 29th October 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation the workshop

was rganized as a virtual meeting, which enforced private sector interfaces with research institutions and substantially contributed to promoting the possibility to establish a West Africa –Europe Stakeholders’ Alliance. This alliance forms an integral part of the Programme and Innovation Management Cycle and would be integrated into the sustainable bi-continental platform of an International Research Consortium. Several partners joined forces to develop this 2-day workshop, thus achieving maximum impact, namely Building a North African Stakeholders’ Alliance (T2.1) and Fostering Knowledge, Communication & Innovation Hubs in West Africa (T2.3), together with Funding Networks and Mechanisms (T2.4) and the contribution of WP4. The pooling of resources within the LEAP4FNSSA project allowed to enhance the complementarity of the partners and to create the needed impact. The workshop exposed 25 young entrepreneurs and innovators to investors, and research communities with

Participants at the WEEC-BG Project Launch on 1st October, 2020


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a wide capability to advise, support and be engaged in the evolvement process of the ideas and projects aiming at developing partnerships in the field of FNSSA. The total number of registered participants in the virtual workshop was 293 people from 53 countries in Africa, Europe and outer regions. Most registered participants came from West Africa, with a prevalence of people coming from Nigeria (15,9%) and Ghana (11,7%). While registered participants show to be almost equally distributed by gender, the number of female idea-carriers was significantly lower. The participants mainly belong to the scientific community (43% are researchers), followed by civil society organizations and policy makers. In total the workshop was followed by 112 and 55 people on 28th and 29th October, respectively.

4.4 Workshop 4 – Virtual policy symposium on implementation of migration, climate change and gender policies.

The CSIR-STEPRI team on the REACH-STR project rganized a policy symposium on the theme: Climate Resilience, Migration and Gender from the Social Transformation Perspective’. The workshop was organized on Wednesday, 15th July, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the policy symposium was organized virtually. The main speakers were: Dr (Mrs.) Charity Osie-Amponsah (IWMI) on a brief overview of the REACH-STR project; Professor Joseph Teye (University of Ghana) on ‘Migration and social transformation in the Upper West Region’; Dr. Francis Jarawura (University of Development of Studies) on ‘Climate change and Social Transformation in

Participants at the one-day expert meeting


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the Upper West Region’; Dr. (Mrs.) Wilhemina Quaye, (CSIR-STEPRI) presented on Policy Insights on Climate Resilience, Migration and Gender from Social Transformation Perspective’, Peter Dery (MESTI) and Dr. Felix Yobo (National Development Planning Commission) moderated discussions and interrogated the key issues raised by the presenters as discussants. It was expected that outcome from the policy symposium would lead to the generation of ideas and key inputs for the development and publication of a policy insight paper, and also be a guide to the implementation of policies to address the adverse effects of social transformation in the Upper East Region and the northern region in general.

4.5 Workshop 5 – One day expert group meeting on Hybrid Waste to Energy Project

CSIR STEPRI organized a one-day Expert group meeting under the Hybrid Waste-To-Energy as Sustainable Solution for Ghana Project. The meeting was attended by experts, including policy makers and implementers from MMDAs, MDAs, development partner organizations and experts from research institutions, academia, private sector, NGOs and CSOs, journalists and project partners.

The purpose of the stakeholder’s consultations was to:

• Seek stakeholders’ view about waste to energy conversion technologies.

• Discuss opportunities and challenges for W2E prospects in Ghana.

• Share experiences from previous projects (if any).

• Address the role and challenges of public private partnership in waste management.

• Innovative ways to sourcing funds for W2E projects.

Two (2) presentations by staff of CSIR STEPRI were made during the meeting. Furthermore, participants were put into groups to discuss key issues related to waste to energy in Ghana. The groups were allowed to give their feedback to the participants at the end of the group sessions. One of the key issues identified by various groups and experts was the non-segregation of waste at source. Overall, the expert group meetings gave CSIR – STEPRI the platform to present the project to key stakeholders and also receive feedback on the policy evaluation outcomes under the project.


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5.0 FINANCEThis report covers the financial transactions of CSIR-STEPRI for the period January to December 2020.

There are three (3) main sources of income:

• Government Subventions

• Donor funded projects

• Internally Generated Fund

Budget and Release of Government Subvention

a. Personnel Emoluments – Salaries are paid regularly by Controller and Accountant General Department (CAGD) to staff through their designated banks. In 2019 a total of GHS 4,045,795.01 was paid as personal emoluments as against GHS 3,688,327.55 paid in 2020. A decrease of 8%

b. Goods and Services – A total of GHS 11,574.28 was received as against a budget of GHS 3,943,715.00 in 2020.

c. CAPEX – The CAPEX acquired in the 2020 amounted to GHS 269,332.09 although there was no release from the government. These assets were acquired through IGF and Donor funds. The break down are :

Table: Summary of CAPEX

Item 2019 (GHS) 2020 (GHS)

Furniture, fixtures and fittings 64,910.00 38,940.69

Office equipment and Accessories 55,503.65 76,016.40

Motor Vehicle - 154,375.00

Total 120,413.65 269,332.09

Donor Funded projects

Donor funds were received in three (3) different currencies in 2020. A total of €630,586.15 in Euros, USD $240,999.36 and GHS 175,401.59


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P R O J E C T

TITLE

SPONSOR/

DONOR

I N C O M E

2019

I N C O M E

2019

I N C O M E

2019

I N C O M E

2020

I N C O M E

2020

I N C O M E

2020

EURO € USD $ GHC EURO € USD $ GHC

WIDER

UPTAKE

557,082.19

LEAP4FNSSA 9,989.90

PARI/FARA FARA 31,960.00 10,000.00 8225.02

MAG PROJECT MAG 40,000.00 55,984.00

WASTE TO

ENERGY

35,750.00

AGRA

AFLATOXIN

AGRA 145,320.00 76,290.00

AFRICA RISING USAID 35,040.00 20,033.00

PEP PROJECT 10,000.00 5,028.46

SAIRLA GHANA CABI 104,834.57 1,175.98

CAASTNET 1,893.46

TIPC 27,727.31 3,311.45

GIRC

BUSINESS

STUDY

GIRC 15,331.20 6,645.00

STI

ECOSYSTEM

GIRC 18,289.71 7,790.00

WEEC IDRC 82,149.12

BIORAAP IFPRI 5,986.33

POULTRY 7,370.60

UNESCO

PROJECT

UNESCO 76,124.09 9,999.15

UNESCO STI

4SDGS

UNESCO 44,434.40 109,418.44

WIAD MOFA 9,125.25

GLOBELICS 9,000.00

SDF 23,000.00


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UNIDO 8,974.95

REACH STR IWMI 20,063.00

PRODUCTIVE

USE OF

ENERGY

21,329.00

POST

DOCTORATE

8,500.00

AALBORG

UNIVERSITY

1,505.00 3,036.00

PARI YOUTH FARA 34,500.00

TOTAL 29,037.95 319,673.22

306,518.31

630,586.15 240,999.36 175,401.59

Total donor inflows converted into local currency in 2020 is GHS 4,973,011.02 compared to GHS 2,173,111.46 in 2019. This is an increase of 128.84% over 2019 inflow.

Internally Generated funds (IGF)

CSIR-STEPRI’s internally Generated Funds are derived from:

• Hiring of Auditorium

• Sale of Publications

• Support from projects

• Consultancy Services

• And other miscellaneous sources

Total income received from IGF for 2020 was GHS 154,760.67 which represents a decrease of 63.97% as against GHS 429,578.80 in 2019.


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Conclusion

The institute finances continue to improve over the years in the area of donor inflows. It is our hope to intensify efforts to generate more revenue in the year 2021 to meet the operational activities of the institute.

REVENUE TYPE 2019

INCOME

EXPENDITURE NET 2020

INCOME

EXPENDITURE NET

AMOUNT GHS AMOUNT GHS AMOUNT GHS AMOUNT GHS AMOUNT GHS AMOUNT GHS

HIRING OF

AUDITORIUM

149,765.00

175,979.3 (26,214.30)

108,500.00 43,351.86 65,148.14

SALE OF

PUBLICATION

5,000.00

5,000.00 4,020.00 4,020.00

HIRING OF

PROJECTOR

6,100.00

1884.75 4,215.25 4,650.00 4,650.00

CONSULTANCY

SERVICES

59,255.50

26970 32,285.50 16,445.67 2,000.00 14,445.67

OTHERS (VIDEO

PRODUCTION/

PHOTOCOPIES

9,300.00

2,503.00 6797 21,145.00 21,145.00

SUPPORT FROM

PROJECT

200,158.30 7000 193,158.30

TOTAL 429,578.80 218,631.05 210,947.75 154,760.67 45,351.86 109,408.81


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APPENDIX 1: Institutional and Staff PublicationsCitation of Refereed Journal Publications

1. Adams A., Omari R., Karbo R.T.V (2000). Smartphone usage in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana: What are the critical drivers? International Journal of Asian Social Science, 2020, 10(2): 129-141

2. Adams, A. & Tewari, D. D. (2020): Impact of regulation on microfinance institutions’ sustainability and outreach in sub-Saharan Africa. African Journal of Business and Economic Research, 15 (3), 11-34. http://doi.org/10.31920/1750-4562/2020/v15n3a1.

3. Adams, A. Osei-Amponsah, C., & Jumpah, E.T. (2020). Analysing the determinants, constraints and opportunities of smallholder farmers’ access to input markets: evidence from northern Ghana. Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development, 2(56), 133-146. http://dx.doi.org/10.17306/J.JARD.2020.01286.

4. Adams, A., Balana, B., & Nicole, L. (2020). Efficiency of small-scale irrigation farmers in Northern Ghana: A Data Envelopment Analysis Approach. The Journal of Applied Economic Research, 14 (3), 332-352. Doi: 10.1177/097.380.1020919840.

5. Adams, A., Omari, R. & Karbo, R. (2020). Smartphone usage in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana: What are the critical drivers? International Journal of Asian Social Science, 10 (2), 129-141.

6. Adams, A., Osei-Amponsah, C., and Jumpah, E. T. (2020). Analysing the determinants, constraints and opportunities of smallholder farmers’ access to input markets: evidence from northern Ghana. J. Agribus. Rural Dev., 2(56), 133–143. http://dx.doi.org/10.17306/J.JARD.2020.01286

7. Agyeman, A. (2020). Multivariate Analysis of Fertility: An Application of the Generalized Poisson Regression Model. Statistika: Statistics and Economy Journal. In Press.

8. Agyeman, A. (2020). Estimating the Returns to Schooling: A Comparison of Fixed Effects and Selection Effects Models for Twins. Ghana Journal of Science, 61(1), 15-30.

9. Agyeman, A. and Ewool, M. (2020). Genotype by environment (GE) interaction analysis of grain yield and yield components in provitamin A maize. Journal of Crop Improvement. In Press.Agyeman, A., Boadu, P., Akuffobea-Essilfie, M., Asafu-Adjaye, N. Y., & Quaye, W. (2020). Localizing Sustainable Development Goals in Ghana Using a CBMS. Partnership


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10. Amoako, G.K. Bonsu, G.A,. Caesar L.D. and Osei-Tete, F. (2020) Finding the nexus between green supply chain practices and sustainable business advantage: an emerging market perspective, Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal published online ahead of print). Available at https://doi.org/10.1108/MEQ-12-2019-0287.

11. Ampadu-Ameyaw Richard, Johnny Owusu-Arthur, and Kwame Dei Asamoah-Okyere. 2020. “Public Perception on Labeling of Genetically Modified (GM) Foods in Ghana: Implications for Food Policy”. Biotechnology Journal International 24 (1), 25-37. https://doi.org/10.9734/bji/2020/v24i130095

12. Andoh, H. (2020). Teaching Mission and Pedagogy at African Universities. International Higher Education, Issue 104, pp 28 – 29. Boston University, USA.

13. Appietu, R.K. Dankwa, I.O. and Caesar, L.D. (2020) Exploring the Nexus Between Microfinance Activities and Economic Wellbeing at the Grassroots: Evidence From an Emerging Market Economy, Global Social Welfare, (published online ahead of print). Available at https://doi.org/10.1007/s40609.020.00172-6.

14. Awuni, S., Adarkwah, F., & Akon-Yamga, G. (2020). Evaluation of Cyrtobagous Salviniae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in the Biological Control of Salvinia Molesta (Salviniaceae) in Ghana. Journal of Ghana Science Association, 19(1), 1–7. http://www.ghanascience.org.gh/journal-vol-19-no-1-june-2020/

15. Boadu, P., Quaye, W., Asafu-Adjaye, N. Y., Agyeman, A., & Akuffobea-Essilfie, M. (2020). Does Addressing Gender Inequalities and Empowering Women Improve Development Program Outcomes? The Case of the” Cassava: Adding Value for Africa” Project in Ghana. Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP).

16. Caesar, L.D. Cahoon, S. Fei, J. and Sallah, C.A. (2020) Exploring the antecedents of high mobility among ship officers: empirical evidence from Australia, Maritime Policy & Management, pp.1-20.

17. Caesar, L.D. Cahoon, S. and Fei, J. (2020). Understanding the complexity of retention among seafarers: a perspective of Australian employers, Australian Journal of Maritime & Ocean Affairs, 12(1), pp.16-41.

18. Jeevan, J. Mohd Salleh, N.H. Mohd Zaideen, I.M. Othman, M.R. Menhat, M.N.S. and Caesar, L.D. (2020) Application of geoeconomics in seaport operations: a theoretical proposal for post Covid-19 recovery strategy, Australian Journal of Maritime & Ocean Affairs, 12(4), pp.217-242.

19. Jeevan, J. Othman, M.R. Salleh, N.H.M. Ghani, N.M.A. Noralam, N.A. and Caesar,


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L.D. (2020) An analysis on the triadic connection between seaports, inland terminals and hinterland marke, Australian Journal of Maritime & Ocean Affairs, pp.1-20.

20. Jumpah, E. T. & Adams, A. (2020). Resolving the constraints in accessing microcredit: The neglected views of smallholder farmers. International Journal of Social and Administrative Sciences, 5(1), 1-15. DOI:10.18488/journal.136.2020.51.1.15.

21. Jumpah, E. T. and Adams, A. (2020). Resolving the constraints in accessing microcredit: the neglected views of the smallholder farmers. International Journal of Social and Administrative Sciences, 5 (1), 1-15. DOI:10.18488/journal.136.2020.51.1.15.

22. Jumpah, E. T., Adams, A. and Ayeduvor, S. (2020). Estimating yield and income effects of formal credit-based programme among tomato farmers in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Scientific African, 9 (2020) e00499, 1-14.

23. Jumpah, E. T., Adams, A., & Ayeduvor, S. (2020). Estimating yield and income effects of formal credit-based programmes among tomato farmers in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Scientific African, 9 (2020), 1-14. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2020.e00499.

24. Jumpah, E.T., Ampadu-Ameyaw, R. and Owusu-Arthur, J. (2020), “Youth employment in Ghana: economic and social development policies perspective”, World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, Vol. 16 No. 4, pp. 413-427. https://doi.org/10.1108/WJEMSD-07-2019-0060

25. Muparadzi, A. and Caesar, L.D. (2020) Examining the dynamics of industry–university collaborations in Ghana, Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education (published online ahead of print). Available at https://doi.org/10.1108/JARHE-03-2020-0064.

26. Omari R. and Anyebuno G. (2020) Risk assessment of aflatoxins in maize-groundnuts complementary foods consumed by Ghanaian infants. Journal of Food Quality and Hazards Control 7, 128-135

27. Sackey, F.N.A. and Caesar, L.D. (2020) An emerging market perspective of what makes professional service firms successful, Vilakshan-XIMB Journal of Management 17(1/2), pp.57-78.

28. Sallah, C.A. and Caesar, L.D. (2020) Intangible resources and the growth of women businesses, Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies 12(3), 329-355.

29. Tortoe, C., Quaye, W., Akonor, P. T., Yeboah, C. O., Buckman, E. S. and Asafu-Adjaye, N. Y. (2020). Biomass-based value chain analysis of plantain in two regions in Ghana. African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, 1-10. DOI: 10.1080/20421.338.2020.1766396


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30. Williams, P.A. Karanja Ng’ang’a, S., Crespo, O. and Abu, M., 2020. Cost and benefit analysis of adopting climate adaptation practices among smallholders: The case of five selected practices in Ghana. Climate Services, 20, p.100198. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cliser.2020.100198

31. Williams, P.A., Sikutshwa, L. and Shackleton, S., 2020. Acknowledging Indigenous and Local Knowledge to Facilitate Collaboration in Landscape Approaches—Lessons from a Systematic Review. Land, 9(9), pp.1-17


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Technical Reports• Ampadu-Ameyaw, R., Jumpah E. T., Owusu-Arthur, J., Boadu, P., & Mahama, A., (2020).

A review of youth employment initiatives in Ghana: policy perspective. FARA Research Report 5 (9): PP 38.

• Essegbey, G.O., Quaye, W., Akon-Yamga, G., Addo-Yobo, F., & Browne, L. (2020). Situational Analysis of the Extent of Integration of STI in Development Plans and Critical Contributions of STI to Accelerate the Achievement of the SDGs in Ghana, Accra.

• Omari, R., Ampadu-Ameyaw, R., Baah-Tuahene, S., Karbo, R., Tetteh, E., Adams, A., Asabo, R., Owusu-Arthur, J, Jumpah, E.T., & Abdallah, M. (2020). Employment potential of the food and beverage sector in Ghana. FARA Research Report, 5 (14), pp. 46.

• Omari, R., Frempong, G., Tetteh, E.K, Adams, A., Baah-Tuahene, S. T., Karbo, R., & Ampadu-Ameyaw, R. (2020). Status of and readiness for ICTs in agriculture in Ghana. FARA Research Report, 5(8), pp. 94.

• Omari, R., Tetteh, E. K., Adams, A., & Baah-Tuahene, S. (2020). Eliminating the health and economic effects of aflatoxins: The holistic approach. FARA Policy Brief Series No. 1 (April 2020), pp. 1-8.

• Omari, R., Tetteh, E.K, Baah-Tuahene, S. T., Karbo, R., Adams, A., & Asante, I. K. (2020). Aflatoxins and their management in Ghana: A situational analysis. FARA Research Report, 5(20), pp. 80.

• Quaye, W., Williams, P.A., Agyeman, A. and Frempong, GK. (2020). Understanding social transformation in relation to climate change, migration and gender research evidence: Insight for policymaking process. Policy Insight Paper – REACH STR Working Paper Series 1

• Quaye, Q., Asare R., Williams, PA and Mohammed A (2020) Policy Review and Identification of Actors and Stakeholders in the Waste and Energy Sectors of Ghana

• Policy Briefs & Fact Sheets

• Omari, R., Tetteh, E. K., Adams, A., & Baah-Tuahene, S. (2020). Eliminating the health and economic effects of aflatoxins: The holistic approach. FARA Policy Brief Series No. 1 (April 2020), pp. 1-8.

• Omari R. Tetteh E.K., Adams A., Baah-Tuahene S., Karbo R.T. (2020). Aflatoxin Control in Food and Feed: The Policy Options for Ghana. FARA Policy Brief Series No. 2


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• Essegbey, O.G., Asafu-Adjaye N.Y., Quaye, W., Akon-Yamga, G., Addo-Yobo, F., Browne, L. (2020). Assessment of Human Capital Needs for STI R&D and Other STI Skills.

• Quaye, W., Essegbey, O.G., Asafu-Adjaye N.Y., Akon-Yamga, G., Addo-Yobo, F., Browne, L. (2020). Assessment of STI capabilities to meet prioritized SDGs.

• Akon-Yamga, G., Quaye, W., Essegbey, O.G., Asafu-Adjaye N.Y., Addo-Yobo, F., Browne, L. (2020). Review of the Current STI Policy, SDGS and Development Plans and The Inter-Linkages

• Browne, L., Quaye, W., Essegbey, O.G., Akon-Yamga, G., Asafu-Adjaye N.Y., Addo-Yobo, F. (2020). Harnessing innovation potential of the Ghanaian youth for the attainment of the SDGs

• Addo-Yobo, F., Quaye, W., Essegbey, O.G., Akon-Yamga, G., Browne, L., Asafu-Adjaye N.Y., (2020). Current Situation with Prioritized SDGS.


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APPENDIX II: Workshops, Seminars, Conferences and Mass Media

Dr. Harris Andoh participated in:

• The international conference on Public Engagement with Science: Defining and Measuring Success, A virtual conference September 4-5 and 11-12, 2020 hosted by

Michigan State University.

Dr. Portia Adade Williams participated in:

• Graduate pursuit programme research meeting on “Social responses to environmental shocks” at the National Socio Environmental Synthesis Centre (SESYNC), University of Maryland, USA from 27th – 31st January 2020.

• Presented at the ‘New Research on Climate Change Risks and Adaptation in Africa’ online webinar on “Feasibility and Effectiveness of Climate Adaptation Options in Africa” by Africa Climate Development Initiative on 3rd December 2020.

Miss Elizabeth Hagan participated in:

• The Launch of Food Safety Guidelines for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAS) In Ghana at A.M.A. Auditorium, Accra on 7th October, 2020.

Dr. Emmanuel Kodjo Tetteh participated in:

• The workshop on ECOWAS Bibliometrics (scientific publications) and Technometrics (patents) Profiles and Capacity Building, form 27th to 31st January 2020, at Abidjan, the Republic of Ivory Coast.

Dr. Gordon Akon-Yamga participated in:

• A UNESCO and UN-IATT Online Training Session on STI Policy and Policy Instruments for SDGs, November 19, 26 and December 3, 2020, Virtual (due to COVID-19).

• And presented at the Workshop on Community of Practice for the Wider Uptake of Water-Smart Solutions in Ghana, October 30, 2020, CSIR-STEPRI Auditorium, Accra, Ghana.

• And presented at the Stakeholder Workshop to Review the Mole National Park Management Plan 2011, August 5-6, 2020, Dodowa Forest Hotel, Dodowa, Ghana.


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• A Transformative Outcomes in Global South Workshop organized by the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU), University of Sussex and the Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium, June 25-26, 2020, Virtual (due to COVID-19).

Ibrahim Kwame Asante participated in:

• Weber Series organized by CSIR-Branch of OWSD Ghana Chapter and Supported by Elsevier on the theme “Conducting Excellent and Innovative Research despite the pandemic October, 2020.

Dr. (Mrs.) Wilhemina Quaye participated in:

• And presented at the Workshop on Community of Practice for the Wider Uptake of Water-Smart Solutions in Ghana, October 30, 2020, CSIR-STEPRI Auditorium, Accra, Ghana.

• Generating Local Level Statistics for More Informed Policy Making Using the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS): The Relevance of Data in the wake of COVID-19. 2020 Virtual United Nations World Data Forum, 19-21, October 2020

• STI Roadmaps for SDGs virtual event – paving the pathways for sustainable recovery and future resilience. Side Event of 2020 High-level Political Forum HLPF on sustainable development, 7 – 16 July 2020

• Weber Series organized by CSIR-Branch of OWSD Ghana Chapter and Supported by Elsevier on the theme “Conducting Excellent and Innovative Research despite the pandemic October, 2020

• Review of Coordinated Programme for Economic and Social Development Policies: Environment, Infrastructure, Human Settlements and Spatial Development – Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), Organized by Ministry of Planning

• UN-IATT online sessions on STI policy for the SDGs, STI Policy Instruments: Design and Implementation organized on 26 November, 2020.


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Mass Media ActivitiesWilliams P. A., 2020. “Are Climate Information Services Improving Resilient Agricultural Productivity Among Smallholders?” ARUA CD Centre of Excellence, Climate and Development https://arua-cd.org/are-climate-information-services-improving-resilient-agricultural-productivity-among-smallholders-reflections-on-a-study-under-the-20-20-adaptation-professionals-programme/ – Blog post

Feature Article for Daily Graphic: Self-reliant food policy: Necessity for overcoming food crisis during calamities. Sep – 28 – 2020.

https://www.graphic.com.gh/features/self-reliant-food-policy-necessity-for-overcoming-food-crisis-during-calamities.htm

Newsletter – WiSE Insights Africa Issue 1: The role of Science and Engineering in Dealing with COVID-19 Pandemic:

https://sites.google.com/view/wiseinsightsafrica/newsletters/april?authuser=0

Newsletter – WiSE Insights Africa Issue 2: Enhancing girl’s participation in science and engineering: Driver for national development and social equity

https://sites.google.com/view/wiseinsightsafrica/newsletters/june


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APPENDIX III: List Of StaffCSIR-SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE (STEPRI)

STAFF LIST as at December 31, 2020.

DIRECTORATE

No. Name of Staff Qualification Designation

1 Dr. (Mrs.) Wilhemina QuayeBSc. Agric. Econs, Mphil (Agric. Econs.), PhD (Rural Sociology)

Chief Research Scientist /Director

2 Dr. (Mrs.) Adelaide AgyemanBSc. (Computer Science), MSc. (Mathematics), PhD. (Statistics)

Prin. Research Scientist/Deputy Director

3 Dr. George Owusu Essegbey

B.Sc. (Zoology), Post-Graduate Dip. (Communication Studies), M.A. (International Affairs), PhD. (Development Studies)

Chief Research S c i e n t i s t / C E O TDTC

INDUSTRY AND SERVICES DIVISION


Dr. Godfred Kwesi FrempongM.A. (Technology Policy), PhD. (Sociology)

Chief Research S c i e n t i s t / O n Contract

1 Dr. (Mrs.) Rose OmariBSc (Biochemistry &Food Science), M.Phil. (Food Science), PhD (Food Policy)

Senior Research Scientist/Head

2 Roland AsareB.Sc. (Hons) Geology, MSc Environmental Engineering, MBA (Finance) PhD Candidate

Senior Research Scientist

3(Mrs.) Mavis Akuffobea-Essilfie



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4 Mrs. Portia Adade WilliamsBSc. (Agric Econs), M.Sc. (Bus. Administration) PhD (Environmental and Geograhical Science)

Research Scientist

5 Dr. Abdulai AdamsBSc. – Agric Technology, MSc. Agric. Econs., PhD-Economics.

Research Scientist

6 Dr. Livingstone Divine Caesar

Advance Diploma International Business and Logistics); MSc. (Shipping and Transport) PhD-Management and Commerce

Research Scientist

7Ms. Afua Bonsu Sarpong-Anane

Diploma in Human Resource Management (ICM), B.A. (Economics and Sociology), Mphil (Sociology)

Principal Technologist

8 Ransford Teng-Viel KarboBA (Archaeology & Political Science), MA (Development Studies)


9 Ibrahim Kwame Asante

MSc. International Business Management, Postgraduate Dip. Business Management and Administration, FAIQ(CII-UK).

Principal Technologist/ Ag.Deputy CEO, CSIR-TDTC

10 Ms. Sylvia Baah-TuaheneBSc. (Nutrition and Food Science); Mphil (Food Science)


11 Rankine AsaboSSSCE, BA (Psychology and Sociology)

Chief Technical Officer

12 Ms. Elizabeth Hagan BSc. Environmental Science Technical Officer

AGRICULTURAL MEDICINE AND ENVIRONMENT DIVISION


1Dr. Richard Ampadu-Ameyaw

BSc (Agric. Econs), M.Sc. (Agric. Econs), PhD (Development Studies)


2 Mrs. Justina Adwoa OnumahBSc. Agricultural Technology (Econs & Extension), Mphil (Agric. Econs.)(PhD candidate)



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3 Dr. Gordon Akon-Yamga

B.A. (Geography), Mphil. (Environmental Science)

(PhD Environmental Philosophy)

Research Scientist

4 Dr. Paul BoaduB.S. (Hons) Economics, Mphil (Econs.) (PhD Agric. Economics)

Research Scientist

5 Stephen AwuniBSc. ((Hons) Zoology, Mphil. (Environmental Science) PhD. Candidate

Research Scientist

6 Dr. Harris Francis AndohBSc. Agric. Engineering, Mphil Env. Science, PhD Science and Technology Studies

Research Scientist

7Maame Dokuaa Akua Agyei Addo

BSc. Agriculture (Postharvest Technology) MSc. (Sustainable International Agriculture)


8 Nana Yamoah Asafu-AdjayeBsc. Agriculture Technology (Economics and Extension), Mphil (Agriculture Economics)


9 Emmanuel JumpahBSc. Agric. Technology (Econs. Option), Mphil Agric Econs.


10 Johnny Owusu-ArthurBSc. (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology); MSc (Applied Health and Social Science)


11 Abdala MahamaBA. Economics and Mathematics; MSc. Economics


COMMERCIALISATION AND INFORMATION DIVISION


1. Dr. Emmanuel Kodjo TettehHND (Stats), B.Ed. (Pop. Studies), MA (Demography), PhD Geography


2 Jeffet Ekow Cobbah

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Extension Communication/Theatre for Dev.), Master of Fine Arts (Extension Communication/Theatre for Dev.)

Marketing Officer


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3 Abubakari MohammedBA (Economics and Statistics); Mphil Economics


4 George A. B. Dankwa

Diploma (Film and TV Sound Production), HND (Marketing), BSc Information and Communication Technology


5Fredrick Acheampong – Asiedu

GCE “O” Level, Diploma in Film/Video Editor


6William Agbenyegah Dorkordi

SSCE, Diploma in LibrarianshipPrin. Library Assistant

ACCOUNTING STAFF


1. Kwame Osei-MensahMBA (Accounting Option), BSc (Accounting Option)

Accountant/ Head

2. Mrs. Catherine DzitseInstitute of Chartered Accountants (I.C.A) Ghana, Part I&II

Chief Accounting Assistant

3. Ms. Sabita A. Pilly-AprekoHigher National Diploma (Accountancy)

Chief Accounting Assistant

4. Enoch Kwao OkutuABCE (Accounting), I.C.A. Part 1, BA (Accounting)

Principal Accounting Assistant

5. David Adjei SowahCert. in Procurement and Material Management, GCE “O” Level, GCE “A” Level

Principal Accounting Assistant

6. Mrs. Harriet Atsu HND (Accounting Option) Internal Auditor

7.Ms. Rosemond Narko Ocansey

HND (Purchasing and Supply), BA (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)

Senior Stores Superintendent

8 Emmanuel Atta Boakye BBA-Accounting Accounting Assistant


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ADMINISTRATION DIVISION


1. Godfried P.K. Acquaah-ArhinBBA (Management), MBA (Strategic Management)

Admin. Officer/Head

2.Ms. Mary Magdalene Masopeh

Diploma in Business Studies (Secretarial Option), Diploma in Management Studies

Chief Admin. Assistant

3. Ms. Gloria Boakye

Diploma in Business Studies (Secretarial Option), HND (Secretaryship & Management Studies), B.A (Management Studies)


4. Ms. Selina Lawer-Angmler

GCE “O” Level, Higher National Diploma (Secretryship & Management Studies)


5. Ms. Christiana AgyeiwaaGCE “O” Level, Diploma in Management Studies


6. Joseph Kingsford Noonoo

MSCL, Junior Supervisory Management Level Cert., Senior Supervisory Management Level Cert. (Electrical/Mechanical)

Chief Works Superintendent

7. Paul Debrah

GCE “O” Level, CSIR-In-House Security Supervisors Cert. (Module 1,2&3)

Senior Security Officer

8. Moses Adevu SSSCE Senior Security Officer


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9 Daniel K. Setufeh

MSLC, CSIR-In-House training for Camera, Editing and Sound, STC Transport Management, STC Defensive Driving

Senior Assistant Transport Officer

10 Robert Anneeh AtawosuMSLC, STC Defensive Diving, Transport Management (STC)

Assistant Transport Officer

Junior Staff


1 Adorta AbanyeCSIR-In-House Security Training Cert. (Module 1,2&3)

Senior Security Assistant

2 Robert Okpoti MensahBECE, Cert. in Effective Security Techniques

Senior Security Assistant

3 Richmond Kofi GasuBECE, MSLC, Defensive Driving, License “F”

Driver Inspector

4 Ms. Vida Naadu QuayeMSLC, Advance Customer Care Certificate

Front Desk Manageress

5 Joseph K. Osei BECESenior Headman (Cleaner)

6 Yaw Bartholomew -Supervisor Grade I (Labourer)

7 Sammy Akanfella -Supervisor Gd. II

(labourer)

8 Jonas Banafaira -Supervisor Grade I (Cleaner)


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SUMMARY OF DIVISIONS

NO. CATEGORY OF STAFF NUMBER

1. Directorate 2

2. Industry and Services

Contract Staff 2

Research Scientist 6

Research Technologist 4

Senior Staff 2

3. Agricultural and Environment Division



4. Commercialisation and Industrial Division


Senior Member (Non-Core) 1


Senior Staff 3

5. Finance Division


Senior Staff 6

Internal Auditor 1

Junior Staff -

6. Administration


Senior Staff 9

Junior Staff 8


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STAFF BREAKDOWN as at December 31, 2020.

No. Category of Staff Number of Staff

1 Research Scientist 15

2 Research Technologist 10

3 Senior Members (Non-Core) 3

4 Senior Staff 20

5 Junior Staff 8

6 Contract Staff (Research) 2

7 Internal Auditor 1

Total 59


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No. Item Names Category of Staff No. of Staff

1 AppointmentsAbdalla Mahama Principal Technologist

2Elizabeth Hagan Technical Officer

2 Compulsory retirement Mr. Kwesi AboagyeSenior Assistant Transport Officer

1

3 TransferMr. Oswald K. Nyimebaare

Principal Accountant 1

4 Resignation

Dr. (Mrs.) Charity Osei-Amponsah

Senior Research Scientist 2

Masahudu Fuseini Research Scientist

5 Contract StaffDr. George Owusu Essegbey

Chief Executive Officer

2Dr. Godfred Kwasi Frempong

Chief Research Scientist

6 Leave-Without-PayMs. Maame D.A. Agyei Addo

Principal Technologist 1

7 Internal Auditor Mrs. Harriet Atsu Internal Auditor 1

National Service Institution 8

i Gabriel Sidney Appiah University of Ghana

ii Marchal Azubire Ghana Christian University College

iii Rhodalyn Otoo-Abedi University of Ghana

iv Baaba Sam University of Health and Allied Science

v Aaron Kojo Dzamenu University of Cape Coast

viAbigail Yaa Selasi Birikorang

University of Ghana

vii Jawulhak S. Fuseini IPMC College of Technology

viii Jessica Esinam Adjeoda University of Ghana

9 InternshipAbdalla Mahama (MSc in Economics)

KNUST 1


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10 NABCOMichael Ampoe (BSc Planning)

University of Development Studies (UDS)

1

Staff Training 5

Name Institution Degree

i Roland Asare University of Ghana PhD (Earth Science)

ii Stephen Awuni University of Ghana PhD (Environmental Science)

iiiMs. Afua Bonsu Sarpong-Anane

University of Ghana PhD (Sociology)

iv Ransford Teng-Viel KarboNewcastle University, UK

PhD (Agriculture and Rural Development)

v Enoch Kwao OkutuMethodist University College

MBA (Accounting)

viMrs. Mavis Akuffobea - Essilfie

University of Ghana PhD ( Sociology)

vii Mrs. Justina A. Onumah University of Ghana PhD (Development Studies)


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APPENDIX IV: PHOTO GALLERY

CSIR- STEPRI celebrating Dr. George Owusu Essegbey (former director and current CEO of CSIR-TDTC) @ 60

Annual Report - csir-stepri.org

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