The Ghana Institute of Planning (GIP) , in collaboration with the GIZ-PAIReD Programme and Strengthening Advisory Capabilities for Land Governance in Africa (SLGA) , successfully hosted a capacity-building workshop focused on transforming academic research papers into policy briefs. Held at Menish Hotel, Adako Jachie, Kumasi, from 25th to 27th February 2025, the event equipped researchers, academics, and professionals with essential skills for translating complex research into clear, concise, and actionable policy recommendations.
Participants from the Network of Planning Schools, including KNUST, UDS, SDD-UBIDS, UENR, UCC, KTU, UG, and OHLGS, engaged in hands-on training, expert discussions, and interactive sessions covering policy brief structuring, key message identification, data visualization, and advocacy strategies.
The opening ceremony featured remarks from GIP President Pln. Percy Anaab Bukari and GIZ Technical Advisor Pln. Valentine Anaba, who emphasized the critical role of policy briefs in national development. The workshop facilitators, Julia Brilling, Yasser Machat, and Sandra Kasaby from Proman, South Africa, provided expert guidance.
Notable attendees included Pln. Prof. Clifford Amoako, Head of the Department of Planning at KNUST; Pln. Prof. Jonas Ayaribilla Akudugu, Dean of the School of Mines and Built Environment, UENR; Pln. Dr. Stephen Appiah Takyi, Vice President, GIP; Pln. Dr. Rejoice S. Wireko-Gyebi, Head, Department of Land Management, UENR; Pln. Prof. Rudith King; Dr. Patrick Opoku from NELGA-KNUST; Pln. Dr. Michael Addaney; Dr. Robert L. Afutu-Kotey, UG; Pln. Prof. Ibrahim Yakubu, UDS; Pln. Collins Adjei Mensah, UCC; Pln. Dr. Eunice Yorgri, UBIDS; Pln. Dr. Richard Apatewen Azerigyik and Pln. Dr. Prince George Aning-Agyei, KTU; Dr. Henry Mensah, KNUST; Pln. Kwaku Adjei Asante, Technical Advisor, GIZ; and Benjamin O.A. Amoah, Programme and Research Officer, GIP; etc.
