• Proceedings of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (2013 – Education for National Development)

    Proceedings, Founder’s Week Celebrations, 2013

    Contents

    Foreword — Professor Takyiwaa Manuh

    Presidential Address: Education in the Age of Rapid Technological Advancement — Professor Francis K.A. Allotey

    Basic Education in a Changing World: Rethinking the Role of Stakeholders in Ghana — Dr. Christiana Amoako-Nuama

    The Quality and Inclusivity of Basic Education across Ghana’s three Northern Regions: Assessing Learning Effectiveness and Efficiency towards the Post 2015 Era — Dr. Leslie Casely-Hayford

    Reviewing Secondary, Technical Education and Skills Training in Ghana — Dr. George Afeti

    Skills Diversification to meet Current and Future Labour Market Opportunities in Ghana — Professor G.K.S. Aflakpui

    Higher Education beyond the Labour Market — Professor Helen Lauer

    Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Lecture: Knowledge and Innovation for Agricultural Development — Professor Kwadwo Asenso-Okyere

  • Ogyakrom: The Missing Pages of June 4th (Fireman Series) – Hardback

    Kwesi Yankah is currently the Minister of State for Tertiary Education in Ghana. Until April 2017, he was Vice Chancellor of Central University, Ghana, and was previously Professor of Linguistics and Pro-Vice Chancellor at the University of Ghana. Yankah, an inimitable satirist, is a proud product of Winneba Secondary School, University of Ghana and Indiana University, USA, where he did his doctorate. Well known in literary and academic circles, Professor Yankah has been a Public Intellectual since the late 1970s when, at 27, he started an anonymous column in The Catholic Standard newspaper, under the pseudonym Abonsam Fireman. The credit for the column, in a suppressive political environment, was often mistakenly given to the two great luminaries PAV Ansah and Adu Boahen.

    Later in 1986, when Yankah returned from doctoral work at Indiana University, he introduced another weekly column, Woes of the Kwatriot, this time in The Mirror which he sustained for a period of ten years. In 1996, the Ghana Journalists Association honoured him for ‘the longest running column in the history of Ghanaian journalism.’ His writings, both literary and academic, have won for Yankah various awards including the WEB Du Bois Award (GAW), the Zora Hurston Award (GAW), the Ghana Book Development Award (GBDC) and the Gold Book Award given by the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences.

    The present volume represents landmarks within 22 months of Yankah’s weekly column in The Catholic Standard, from January 1979 to March 1980. It is inspired by topical issues in two military regimes (General F Akuffo’s SMC 2, Rawlings’ June 4th Revolution) and one civilian government (Hilla Limann’s PNP). This compilation altogether allows a veiled peep into the most turbulent period in Ghana’s political history, Rawlings’ June 4th Revolution, including preceding events and the aftermath of the Revolution. In the words of Dr Anthony Bonnah Koomson, Editor of The Catholic Standard at the time of Yankah’s celebrated column: “The book captures a momentous era in Ghana’s immediate political history, reminiscences of which the author has sough to recreate and preserve with phenomenal linguistic skill. It presents, through satire, an accurate heartbeat of a people under intense political paralysis.”

    This book makes compelling, even if hilarious, reading on Ghana’s enigmatic June 4th Revolution.

  • Ogyakrom: The Missing Pages of June 4th (Fireman Series) – Paperback

    Kwesi Yankah is currently the Minister of State for Tertiary Education in Ghana. Until April 2017, he was Vice Chancellor of Central University, Ghana, and was previously Professor of Linguistics and Pro-Vice Chancellor at the University of Ghana. Yankah, an inimitable satirist, is a proud product of Winneba Secondary School, University of Ghana and Indiana University, USA, where he did his doctorate. Well known in literary and academic circles, Professor Yankah has been a Public Intellectual since the late 1970s when, at 27, he started an anonymous column in The Catholic Standard newspaper, under the pseudonym Abonsam Fireman. The credit for the column, in a suppressive political environment, was often mistakenly given to the two great luminaries PAV Ansah and Adu Boahen.

    Later in 1986, when Yankah returned from doctoral work at Indiana University, he introduced another weekly column, Woes of the Kwatriot, this time in The Mirror which he sustained for a period of ten years. In 1996, the Ghana Journalists Association honoured him for ‘the longest running column in the history of Ghanaian journalism.’ His writings, both literary and academic, have won for Yankah various awards including the WEB Du Bois Award (GAW), the Zora Hurston Award (GAW), the Ghana Book Development Award (GBDC) and the Gold Book Award given by the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences.

    The present volume represents landmarks within 22 months of Yankah’s weekly column in The Catholic Standard, from January 1979 to March 1980. It is inspired by topical issues in two military regimes (General F Akuffo’s SMC 2, Rawlings’ June 4th Revolution) and one civilian government (Hilla Limann’s PNP). This compilation altogether allows a veiled peep into the most turbulent period in Ghana’s political history, Rawlings’ June 4th Revolution, including preceding events and the aftermath of the Revolution. In the words of Dr Anthony Bonnah Koomson, Editor of The Catholic Standard at the time of Yankah’s celebrated column: “The book captures a momentous era in Ghana’s immediate political history, reminiscences of which the author has sough to recreate and preserve with phenomenal linguistic skill. It presents, through satire, an accurate heartbeat of a people under intense political paralysis.”

    This book makes compelling, even if hilarious, reading on Ghana’s enigmatic June 4th Revolution.

  • Proceedings of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (Volume XXVIII, 1989 – The Future of Our Cities)

    Proceedings, 1989.

    Contents

    The Academy at 30: Future Agenda — E. Evans-Anfom

    What Role May One Expect of the Regional Capitals of Ghana in the Country’s Development? — K.B. Dickson

    The Role of Architecture and Planning — P.A. Tetteh

    Transport — E.K.A. Tamakloe

    Satellite Communications — S.A. Okang

    The Challenges of Modernism — S.T. Addo

    The Sociology of Urban Life — Max Assimeng

    Crime and Delinquency — D.N.A. Nortey

    Health Aspect of Water and Waste Management — S.N. Otoo

    Waste Management — N.A. Armah

    The Development of School Education in the Gold Coast (Ghana) since 1471: Some Observations and Reflections — Madjaben Dowuona

  • Proceedings of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (Volume XXXVI, 1997 – Land as a Resource for Development)

    Proceedings, 1997.

    Contents

    Intellectual Agenda for Coping with Social Reality — J.H. Kwabena Nketia

    Security of Title to Land in Ghana — Enoch D. Kom

    Land Utilization for Development: Constraints and Suggested Solutions — B.J. da Rocha

    The Institutional Capacity for Land Utilization for Development: Constraints and Suggested Solutions — Seth Opuni Mensah

    Land Resource Management for Agricultural Development — Kasim Kasanga

    Land Resource Management for Human Settlement and Industrial Development — Paul W.K. Yankson

    Land as Capital — P.A. Koranchie and M. Owusu-Ansah

    Religion and National Identity: Assessing the Discussion from Cicero to Danquah — Kwame Bediako

    Efficient Utilization of the Vertic Soils of the Accra-Plains: Prospects, Constraints and Way Forward — Yaw Ahenkora

  • Proceedings of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences & The J.B. Danquah Memorial Lecture, Series 4 (Volume IX, 1971)

    Proceedings, 1971. This issue contains the third series of the J.B. Danquah Memorial Lectures delivered by Kwabena Bentsi-Enchill in 1971.

    Contents

    Address by Hon. Mr. J. Kwesi Lamptey, Minister of Defence and Acting Prime Minister, on the Eleventh Anniversary Dinner of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences held on 21st November 1970

    Address by Mr Justice Nii Amaa Ollennu, President of the Academy, at the Eleventh Anniversary Dinner of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences held on 21st November 1970

    Institutional Challenges of our Time (4th J.B. Danquah Memorial Lectures) – Kwabena Bentsi-Enchill

    Legal Education and National Development – Nii Amaa Ollennu

    Some Aspects of Religious Change in Africa – C.G. Baeta

    The Role of Mass Communication in the Formation of Public Opinion – C.E. Fiscian

    Radio and T.V. in National Development – K.B. Dickson

    Computers and the Future of Man – N.R. Smith

    The Ghanaian Woman’s Role in Public Life – Gloria Nikoi

    Problems of Social Status and Education for the Ghanaian Woman – Susan de Graft-Johnson

    The Ghanaian Woman’s Responsibilities in the Home – Florence A. Dolphyne

  • Proceedings of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (Volume XIV, 1976)

    Proceedings, 1976.

    Contents

    Address by Dr. R.K.A. Gardiner, Commissioner for Economic Planning, on the occasion of the 16th Anniversary Dinner of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences

    Address by the President of the Academy, Professor E.A. Boateng on the occasion of the 16th Anniversary Dinner of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences held on November 28, 1975

    The Two Faces of Development – Professor E.A. Boateng

    The Energy Problem in Perspective – Professor D.A. Bekoe

    The Black Pod Disease of Cacao – Observations on the Parasite – Professor G.C. Clark

    On the Growth of Man – Professor S. Ofosu-Amaah

    Physical Sources of Energy – Dr. A.N. May

    Chemical Sources of Energy – Dr. W. R. Philips

    Biological Sources of Energy – Professor E. Laing

    Nuclear Pollution – Dr. B.W. Garbrah

    Biological Pollution – Professor S. Ofosu-Amaah

    The Oil Crisis and its Impact on Ghana – Dr. Kobena G. Erbynn

    The Economics of Energy in Ghana – Dr. Assibi O. Abudu

    The Political Aspect of Energy for Development – Mr. W.S. Parker

  • Proceedings of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences & The J.B. Danquah Memorial Lecture, Series 2 (Volume VII, 1969)

    Proceedings, 1969. This issue contains the second series of the J.B. Danquah Memorial Lectures delivered by C. A. Ackah in 1969.

    Contents

    Drugs and Our Society – Professor A.N. Tackie

    Science and Religion – Professor J. Yanney Ewusie

    Some Fundamentals in the Political Scene – C.A. Ackah (The J.B. Danquah Memorial Lecture, Series 2)

    A Systems Approach to the Provision of Urban Facilities – E.D. Ehrenkrantz

    Urban Planning – S.B. Amissah

    Administration, Economics and Finance of Urban Planning – J.W.S. de Graft-Johnson

    Housing – J. Owusu Addo

    Communications – A.L. Bright-Davies

    Urban Transportation – Mr. E. Lartey

    Electric Power Supply – G.K. Homenoo

    Problems of Urban Water Supply – C.K. Annan

    Problems of Environmental Sanitation – H. Noye-Nortey

  • Proceedings of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences & The J.B. Danquah Memorial Lecture, Series 3 (Volume VIII, 1970)

    Proceedings, 1970. This issue contains the third series of the J.B. Danquah Memorial Lectures delivered by R.K.A. Gardiner in 1970.

    Contents

    The Role of Educated Persons in Ghana Society – R.K.A. Gardiner (The J.B. Danquah Memorial Lecture, Series 3)

    Law Reform in Ghana in the 1970s – Justice N.A. Ollennu

    Africa and the European Economic Community – Professor J.C. de Graft-Johnson

    The Dilemma of the Scientist – Professor D.A. Bekoe

    The Intellectual and the Meeting of Disciplines – Dr. Letitia E. Obeng

    The Creative Arts and the Community – Professor J.H. Nketia

    Faith and Reason – Professor K.A. Dickson

    Some Concepts of Medical Education in Ghana – Professor C.O. Easmon

    Training and Employment of Technicians in Ghana – J.G. O’Barka Torto

    Technology and Culture – Professor K.E. de Graft-Johnson

    Some Aspects of Agricultural Research in Ghana – Professor Kankam Twum-Barima

    Social and Educational Factors Relevant to Agricultural Progress in Ghana – S. La-Anyare

    Clinical Research in the Ghana Medical School – Professor E.A. Badoe

    The State of Research in Applied Genetics in Ghana – Professor Ebenezer Laing

  • Proceedings of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (Volume XV, 1977)

    Proceedings, 1977.

    Contents

    Address by Major-General F.W.K. Akuffo, Chief of Defence Staff on the occasion of the 17th Anniversary Dinner of the Academy of Arts and Sciences held on November 27, 1976

    Address by the President of the Academy, E.A. Boateng on the occasion of the 17th Anniversary Dinner of the Academy of Arts and Sciences held on November 27, 1976

    Human Settlements and the Environment – Professor E.A. Boateng

    A Strategy to Accelerate the Development of the Rural Areas of Ghana – Professor J. Yanney-Ewusie

    Philosophy and our Culture – Kwasi Wiredu

    Cocoa Production in Ghana: some present problems and future strategies – E.J.A. Asomaning

    The Impact of Demographic Changes on Ghanaian cities, towns and villages – S.K. Gaisie

    Human Settlement Planning in Ghana – P. Austin Tetteh

    The Urban Worker in the Context of the Journey to and from Work – F.A. Ablorh

    Health and Slums – Mr. L.K.A. Derban

    Traffic Within Our Cities – Mr. E. Lartey

    Social Problems – David Acquah

    Economic Activities in the Rural and Urban Cities of Ghana – K.B. Dickson

  • Proceedings of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences & The J.B. Danquah Memorial Lecture, Series 6 (Volume XI, 1973)

    Proceedings, 1973.

    Contents

    Address by the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Mr. E.N. Moore, delivered at the 13th Anniversary Dinner of the Academy held on November 25, 1972

    Address by the President of the Academy, Mr. Justice Nii Amaa Ollennu, delivered at the 13th Anniversary Dinner of the Academy held on November 25, 1972

    Corporately-owned Land and Economic Development – Justice N.A. Ollennu

    The Public Service and the Administration of Public Affairs in Ghana (6th J.B. Danquah Memorial Lectures) – Mr. A.L. Adu

    Some Thoughts on the Definition of Targets and Strategies for National Development – Professor E.A. Boateng

    The National Shipping Line and its Future Prospects – Mr. G. K.B. de Graft-Johnson

    Ghana Airways and its Development – Mr. M.A. Wood

    Development Problems in the Ghana Railway and Ports Authority – Mr. P.O. Aggrey

    Towards a Viable Agricultural Programme for Ghana – Mr. I.M. Ofori

    Identifying Suitable Soils for Agricultural Production in Ghana – Dr. E.J. Thompson

    Marketing of Agricultural Products in Ghana – Mr. K. Antwi Agyei

    The Role of GIHOC in the Industralisation of Ghana – Colonel J.M. Ewa

    Industrial Policy in Ghana – Mr. Kwasi Wiafe-Annor

    Incentives and Appraisals for the Industrialization of Ghana – Dr. N.K. Asamoah

  • Proceedings of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences & The J.B. Danquah Memorial Lecture, Series 5 (Volume X, 1972)

    Proceedings, 1972.

    Contents

    Address by Mr. Justice N.A. Ollenu at the 12th Anniversary Dinner of the Academy held on November 27, 1971

    The Future of Family Relations in Ghana – Mr. Justice N.A. Ollenu

    Commonwealth in Eclipse? – Professor Dennis Austin (The J.B. Danquah Memorial Lecture, Series 5)

    Anniversary Address: Food, Population and Politics in Ghana – Dr. Fred T. Sai

    The General Demographic Situation in Ghana – Dr. K.T. de Graft-Johnson

    The Implication of Population for Development Planning – Dr. N.O. Addo

    Family Planning – Dr. A.A. Amar

    The Food and Nutrition of the Adult Worker – Dr. N.A. de Heer

    Food Production for a Growing Population – Mr. E. Bortei-Doku

    Aspects of the Formulation of a National Policy on Food Production and Population Growth – Professor S. Sey

    Political Factors Influencing Population Policy – Mr. B.D.G. Folson

    Economic Factors Influencing Population Policy – Dr. Kwame Adjei

  • Proceedings of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (Volume V, 1967)

    Proceedings, 1967.

    Contents

    A Message from His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, Patron of the Academy of Arts and Sciences

    Seventh Anniversary Dinner Address – Professor E.A. Boateng

    Towards a National Science Policy – Professor D.A. Bekoe

    The New University of Science and Technology in Developing Countries – Professor Kankam Twum-Barima

    The Role of the Humanities in a Developing Country – Professor A.A. Kwapong

    International Co-operation in Hydrology – Professor A. Volker

    The Structure of Some Mitragyna Alkaloids – Professor A.N. Tackie

    Oviposition and Breeding Habits of the Simulidae in Relation to Control Practices – Dr. Leticia E. Obeng

  • Proceedings of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (Volume IV, 1966)

    Proceedings, 1966.

    Contents

    Making the Community Healthy – Dr. Fred T. Sai

    Medical Education in a Developing Country (Ghana) – Professor C.O. Easmon

    Industrial and Technological Possibilities in Ghana during the Seven-Year Development Plan Period – Mr. J.E. Cudjoe

    Some Ideas on the Organization of Scientific Research in Developing Countries – Professor A. Raid Tourky

    Towards Comprehensive Water Resource Development in Ghana – Mr. E. Lartey

    And What About Religion? – Rev. Professor C.G. Baeta

    Politics and Education – Mr. Geoffrey H.C. Bing

    Biochemistry in Hungary – Professor Bruno F. Straub

    Progress of Science in Uzbekistan – Dr. Ubai Arifovich Arifov

  • Proceedings of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (Volume III, 1965)

    Proceedings, 1965. This issue contains the first series of the J.B. Danquah Memorial Lectures delivered by Justice W.B. van Lare in February 1968.

    Contents

    Address by Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah at the Academy of Arts and Sciences Dinner on Saturday, 30th November 1963

    Science in the Service of Agriculture – Sir William Slater

    New Frontiers in Geography – Professor E.A. Boateng

    Science and Social Progress – Professor A.N. May

    The Importance of Environmental Sanitation in the Development of Low-Cost Housing Schemes – Mr. E. Lartey

    Inermicapsifer Guineensis Graham (1968), A Review and Redescription – Dr. Leticia E. Obeng

    Aspects of the Biosynthesis of Phenolic and Related Compounds – Professor F.G. Torto

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