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George Agyekum Donkor

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

President and Chair of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development, awarded Distinguished African Development Finance Leadership Award in 2026.

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In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy 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 innovation
  3. Joy 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 use
  4. The 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 instruments
  5. August 2026
  6. Joy 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 President
  7. The 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 Bishop
  8. Joy 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 support
  9. Daily 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 Excellence
  10. July 2026
  11. Joy 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 award
  12. June 2026
  13. The 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 Donkor
  14. Joy Online

    The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has announced that its President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr George Agyekum Donkor, has been named as the recipient of the Distinguished African Development Finance Leadership Award – Regional Integration & Econ

    Dr George Donkor wins prestigious African Development Finance Leadership Award
Society

KNUST inaugurates Nyansapo photonics school and GPOL laboratory

The News

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.

14 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. KNUST inaugurates Nyansapo photonics school and GPOL laboratory

    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.

    14 hours ago · Joy Online

Friday 18 September

  1. Ghanaian scientists develop soil-water monitoring system for climate-smart farming

    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

Monday 7 September

  1. KNUST establishes photonics lab to build scientific instruments locally

    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

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Africa's industrialisation needs reliable, affordable energy infrastructure

    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

Thursday 20 August

  1. Methodist Church Ghana calls for spiritual revival and action

    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

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Moody's upgrades EBID rating from B2 to B1 with stable outlook

    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

Thursday 6 August

  1. UHAS to establish AI Centre of Excellence for healthcare research

    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

Monday 13 July

  1. GCB Bank MD receives African leadership commendation award

    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

Thursday 18 June

  1. EBID President Donkor wins African development finance award

    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

Saturday 13 June

  1. EBID President Dr Donkor wins African Development Finance Leadership Award

    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

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