Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
Also known as: GIMPA
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration — public institution providing education in management and public administration, recently hosting the KOICA Youth Leaders Programme launch.
… His academic qualifications also include a Master of Public Health from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), a Master of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Education, Winneba, and a Master of Education in Teaching in Highe …
Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, the Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Finance and Administration, has advised GIMPA graduates to master the construction of digital tools in their fields of disciplines to be competitive in the field of work. …
… Trained at NAFTI, with a Master’s in Development Communication and an Executive Master’s in Governance and Leadership from GIMPA, he spent 13 years at Mullen Lowe Lintas Ghana before founding Farmhouse Productions in 2006. …
… By Obed Kog kogobed@gmail.com The writer is a Graduate Student in International Relations and Diplomacy, GIMPA | Public Policy Analyst Ghanaian researcher focused on international relations, diplomacy, trade, and development policy. …
… Gheysika Agambila The author is a former deputy minister of state, senior lecturer at GIMPA and vice president of the Ghana Association of Writers. …
… About the author Theodora Teikor Tetteh holds an M.Sc. in Cybersecurity and Networks from the University of New Haven, an M.Sc. in Energy Economics from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of P …
… Gheysika Agambila The author is a former deputy minister of state, senior lecturer at GIMPA and vice president of the Ghana Association of Writers. …
… The ReMI Climate Academy (RCA), a partnership between Rescue Mission International (ReMI) and the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), seeks to develop a new generation of climate professionals, policymakers, advocates and young leaders capable of resp …
Former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Professor Philip Ebow Bondzi-Simpson, has provided an in-depth historical account of the evolution of Ghana’s judicial system, describing the country’s 150-year judicial journey as one shaped by …
The Office of Dr Francis-Xavier Sosu, Member of Parliament for Madina, says he is doing well and has received necessary medical attention after collapsing while addressing students at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The office urged the public to remain calm and avoid relying on unverified reports about his condition.
The Office of Dr Francis-Xavier Sosu, Member of Parliament for Madina, says he is doing well and has received necessary medical attention after collapsing while addressing students at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The office urged the public to remain calm and avoid relying on unverified reports about his condition.
Professor Helen Essandoh, Director of TRECK at KNUST, has observed that improper land acquisition and failure to resettle inhabitants for development projects are pushing many people into poverty. When people lose their lands for projects, they lose not only shelter but also businesses, farmlands, resources, and social networks that sustain them, preventing projects from yielding maximum benefits.
GIMPA is strengthening engagement with African institutions and governments through the GIMPA Africa Initiative, aimed at promoting collaboration, knowledge-sharing and institutional development. The rector said the initiative will help bring African institutions together to learn from each other, with GIMPA's expertise in management, leadership and public administration adapted to the needs and circumstances of individual countries.
GIMPA's Rector disclosed that the public institution receives no regular financial support from government, operating instead under financial autonomy that requires it to generate and manage its own funds, though it occasionally receives government support for specific projects.
GIMPA's Director Professor Samuel Kwaku Bonsu revealed that the institution was forced to borrow money to sustain operations after the COVID-19 pandemic shut it down for approximately 11 months, during which it generated no revenue but continued paying salaries and other operational costs, eventually depleting its reserves.
The Management Board of Inter Tourism Expo Accra (INTTA) has appointed Beauty Kabukie Apedoe as Chief Executive Officer. She brings experience in tourism and hospitality management, public relations, and strategic communications, and holds a bachelor's degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from GIMPA, where she was named the best graduating student of the 2023 class.
Prof Stephen Adei, former GIMPA rector, has argued that Ghana's reliance on boarding schools reflects a colonial legacy and called for greater investment in quality day schools within local communities, citing the need to focus on teacher development, infrastructure, and technology rather than elite boarding institutions.
Former GIMPA Rector Professor Stephen Adei has rejected claims that the grading system caused high WASSCE failure and placement rates, instead pointing to weaknesses in the placement system or deteriorating academic standards. He cautioned against drawing firm conclusions from a single year's results.
Prof Stephen Adei says the grading system cannot be blamed for poor WASSCE performance, since the same system was used in previous years. He suggests the issue may lie with the placement system or deteriorating academic standards instead.
Prof Stephen Adei argues that because the WASSCE grading system has remained consistent over years, it cannot explain variations in candidates' performance and suggests attention should focus instead on placement systems and possible declining academic standards. He acknowledged the grading system could be simplified but maintains it is not the cause of poor results.
A delegation from Chongqing Zhanxian Group Ltd visited Keta to explore investment opportunities in agriculture, logistics, energy, transport, real estate and salt production. According to a GIMPA lecturer, the Chinese investors have expressed interest in acquiring about 30 acres of land for agricultural production, with discussions ongoing with traditional authorities.
The Luckiest claimed first and second place in swimming at the JoySports Invitational Tournament 2026, with McDan Group taking third and The Chosen Hospital & Fertility Centre fourth. The tournament featured 34 participating companies competing across sporting events.
Multimedia Group defeated GIMPA 3-0 in a penalty shootout after the match remained goalless in regulation time at the JoySports Invitational Tournament 2026.
The 2026 JoySports Invitational Tournament will bring together companies and participants for a full day of competition, fitness, entertainment and networking at the University of Ghana, featuring football and several other sporting disciplines.
The official draw for the JoySports Invitational football tournament was held on Wednesday, August 29, 2026, at Joy Prime studios, revealing matchups for the opening round with 34 corporate teams competing for the trophy.
Abuakwa South MP Dr Kingsley Agyemang has called for African governments to establish legally protected disaster risk management funds, drawing from government budgets, mineral revenues, corporate taxes, levies and development partners, to help countries prepare for and respond to floods. He noted that while early warning systems exist, governments lack the financial resources and coordination to act on warnings.
Abuakwa South MP Dr Kingsley Agyemang has called on African governments to establish dedicated, legally protected disaster risk management funds to prepare for and respond to floods, arguing that many countries have early warning systems but lack the financing and coordination to act on them.
President Mahama has nominated Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, currently Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, to lead the Defence Ministry, replacing Dr Edward Omane Boamah who died in a military helicopter crash in August 2025. Adjei previously served as Deputy Minister for Defence between 2015 and 2016 under President Mahama's first administration.
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has launched its Youth Leaders Programme, a new initiative designed to strengthen leadership capacity among young people from five West African countries. The programme, launched at GIMPA in Accra, aims to equip participants with skills, knowledge and networks needed to contribute to national development and regional cooperation.
Abraham Norman Nortey, a former SRC President at both the University of Health and Allied Sciences (2019) and University of Cape Coast (2024/2025), has announced his candidacy for the NDC parliamentary primaries in the Domeabra-Obom Constituency ahead of the 2028 general elections. Nortey was the first medical student to lead UCC's SRC and is among few student leaders in Ghana to have served as SRC President at two public universities.
At GIMPA's 26th congregation, Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo advised graduates to master modern ICT tools including AI coding and robotics to remain competitive, while stressing the importance of preserving creativity and not allowing tools to replace human thinking. She noted the government's cybersecurity efforts and framed technology as a pillar of national strategy.
A panel of Ghanaian filmmakers, producers, and directors has been assembled to judge the 2026 Blackstar International Film Festival. The jury includes Ivan Quashigah (chairman), William Kojo Agbeti, Anny Araba Sedufia, and others, bringing decades of experience across African cinema.
A Chronicle essay traces one day in the life of Abena, a 34-year-old fabric seller in Madina who navigates multiple global systems—including money-transfer networks that charge sub-Saharan Africa an average of 8 percent, far above the global 3 percent target—each extracting value before day's end, illustrating how international financial infrastructure shapes the lives of ordinary Africans.
Prof. Frimpong-Boateng, Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe, and Dr. Amoako-Nuamah have filed suit J1/05/2026 with the Supreme Court seeking to declare the delegate systems of their parties unconstitutional, citing multiple articles of the Constitution. The opinion piece examines the legal weaknesses of their arguments, suggesting they have not adequately grounded their claims in the cited constitutional provisions.
Recent incidents—including Iranian actors targeting U.S. energy and water facilities, and Russian Sandworm operators disrupting Ukrainian electrical systems—demonstrate how cyber operations can compromise electricity generation and industrial control systems, exposing vulnerabilities in infrastructure built around traditional network perimeter security.
Prof. Frimpong-Boateng, Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe, and Dr. Amoako-Nuamah have filed a suit asking the Supreme Court to declare the delegate system used by political parties unconstitutional and to allow all party members in good standing to vote in internal party elections.
Rescue Mission International and the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration have launched the ReMI Climate Academy, a climate education and leadership programme designed to equip Africans with skills to tackle climate change. The curriculum covers climate science, policy, green finance, law and innovation, and offers three learning tracks plus short one-month courses.
At the inaugural Supreme Court @150 Anniversary Lecture Series, Professor Philip Ebow Bondzi-Simpson traced Ghana's 150-year judicial history, noting that the Supreme Court's 1876 establishment unified existing judicial structures across British West African territories and that the country's judicial system has evolved through colonial rule, constitutional reforms, customary law, military interventions, and the development of an independent judiciary.
At the Supreme Court @150 Anniversary lecture, Prof. Philip Ebow Bondzi-Simpson called for broader historical reflection on Ghana's judicial evolution, arguing that the country's legal heritage must be understood within a wider West African and colonial context. He noted that the 1876 Supreme Court Ordinance established jurisdiction over the Gold Coast, Sierra Leone, and parts of present-day Nigeria, and urged Ghana to recognise this shared legal heritage when commemorating the judiciary's 150 years.