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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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 AwardKNUST 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 →