Also known as: Dr George Agyekum Donkor · Dr Donkor · Dr. George Agyekum Donkor · Dr. Donkor · George Nana Agyekum Donkor · Dr George Nana Agyekum Donkor · Michael Kweku Edem Donkor · Dr Michael Kweku Edem Donkor · Dr. Michael Kweku Edem Donkor · Dr Michael
Dr George Agyekum Donkor — President and Chair of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development, winner of the Distinguished African Development Finance Leadership Award.
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Joy Online
… It is the aftermath of research work done by Dr Akyana Britwum and Dr Michael Kweku Edem Donkor, with seed funding from SPIE, the International Society for Optics and Photonics. …
KNUST launches Ghana Photonics and Optics LaboratoryJoy Online
… The photonics laboratory project is the work of KNUST researchers led by Dr Akyana Britwum, as the principal investigator and scientific lead, and Dr Michael Kweku Edem Donkor, Technical Lead and Co-Principal Investigator, with the support from SPIE. …
KNUST hosts Nyansapo Photonics School, commissions GPOL to boost research and innovationJoy Online
… Dr. Michael Kweku Edem Donkor, who leads the instrumentation component of the project, noted that the agricultural geophysics work depended heavily on reliable instrumentation, making the development of local systems a critical part of the research. …
Scientists move to develop local climate-smart system to monitor rainfall patterns, crop water useThe Chronicle
… The laboratory is being developed by researchers in KNUST’s Department of Physics led by Dr Akyana Britwum, principal investigator and scientific lead, and Dr Michael Kweku Edem Donkor, technical lead and co-principal investigator, with support from international partners. …
KNUST seeks to move Ghana from importing to building scientific instrumentsJoy Online
President of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr George Nana Agyekum Donkor, has warned that Africa’s industrialisation ambitions will remain elusive without adequate, reliable and affordable energy. …
Future of Energy Conference: Africa cannot industrialise in the dark – ECOWAS Bank PresidentThe Ghanaian Times
… The President and Chairman of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr George Agyekum Donkor, commended the Church for its positive contributions to society and urged it to adopt a more strategic approach to evangelism. …
Church must combine spirituality with action – Methodist Church Ghana BishopJoy Online
… Commenting on the rating upgrade, EBID President and Chairman of its Board of Directors, Dr George Agyekum Donkor, said the development demonstrated the progress made in strengthening the institution’s financial and operational foundations. …
Moody’s upgrades EBID rating to B1, citing stronger finances and shareholder supportDaily Guide
… George Agyekum Donkor, said Ghana was positioning itself as a continental trailblazer through its Artificial Intelligence for Health Programme. …
UHAS To Establish AI Centre Of ExcellenceJoy Online
… Saamoi, President of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development George Agyekum Donkor, Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria Shehu Usman Osidi, Chief Executive Officer of First National Bank Zambia Kapumpe Chola, and Group Managing Director of CRDB Bank Pl …
GCB Bank MD, Farihan Alhassan recognised with African leadership awardThe Ghanaian Times
PRESIDENT and Chair of the Board of Directors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr George Agyekum Donkor, has been recognised for his contribution to the development of finance and regional economic integration in West Africa. …
EBID honours Dr George Agyekum DonkorKNUST has opened the Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory (GPOL), hosted by the Department of Physics, with seed funding from SPIE (the International Society for Optics and Photonics). The lab is the second dedicated optics and photonics facility in Ghana and aims to train scientists and innovators and advance research in photonics technology.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
KNUST has opened the Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory (GPOL), hosted by the Department of Physics, with seed funding from SPIE (the International Society for Optics and Photonics). The lab is the second dedicated optics and photonics facility in Ghana and aims to train scientists and innovators and advance research in photonics technology.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
KNUST has officially inaugurated the Nyansapo photonics training school and commissioned the Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory (GPOL), a state-of-the-art facility for teaching, research and outreach in optics and photonics across West Africa. The six-day programme convened 38 emerging scientists from six African countries alongside leading photonics researchers from Africa, Europe and North America for hands-on practical training.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A research collaboration between Ghanaian and international scientists is building open source Electrical Resistivity Tomography systems at KNUST to monitor rainfall, crop water use, and soil-water dynamics, helping farmers and policymakers adapt farming practices to climate change over a two-year project.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Photonics and Optics Laboratory, being established at KNUST, aims to develop local capacity to build, maintain and improve advanced scientific instruments rather than rely on imports. The laboratory, to be commissioned September 22, will train African scientists in photonics applications including medicine authentication, disease screening and environmental monitoring.
7 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
At the Future of Energy Conference 2026 in Accra, the ECOWAS Bank President warned that Africa's industrialisation ambitions cannot succeed without adequate, reliable and affordable energy. He noted that Africa has historically supplied raw materials while importing finished products, and that over 600 million Africans remain without electricity; the African Development Bank estimates Africa requires $25 billion annually for universal electricity access.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The 52nd Conference of the Methodist Church Ghana opened with the Presiding Bishop calling for spiritual revival, deeper commitment to Scripture, and renewed reliance on the Holy Spirit. The conference, held under the theme "Walking in the Word: Equipped for Every Good Work," seeks to deepen the Church's spiritual life, translate faith into action, and strengthen stewardship and accountability.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development has been upgraded from B2 to B1 by Moody's Ratings, reflecting improved financial position, asset quality and capitalisation. The upgrade was supported by the African Development Bank's recent entry as EBID's first institutional shareholder and the bank's progress towards investment-grade status.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The University of Health and Allied Sciences plans to establish an AI Centre of Excellence focused on research, innovation and capacity building in healthcare. The centre will conduct research on clinical trials, drug development, sustainable health financing and health leadership, and will train health professionals and students from tertiary institutions.
6 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Farihan Alhassan, Managing Director of GCB Bank, has received the Special African Leadership Commendation Award at the 16th African Business Leadership Awards in recognition of his contribution to Ghana's banking sector, with the award presented by former Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete in London.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr George Agyekum Donkor, President and Chair of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development, has been selected to receive the Distinguished African Development Finance Leadership Award for Regional Integration and Economic Transformation at the 16th African Business Leadership Awards 2026, in recognition of his contributions to development finance and regional economic integration in West Africa.
18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development announced that its President and Chairman, Dr George Agyekum Donkor, has been named recipient of the Distinguished African Development Finance Leadership Award – Regional Integration & Economic Transformation at the 16th African Business Leadership Awards 2026. EBID has also been positioned as a Strategic Development Finance Partner of the ALM Africa Summit 2026, and Dr Donkor will serve as Special Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker at the awards ceremony on 3 July 2026 in London.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →