Bank of Ghana Chair

Bank of Ghana Chair in Finance & Economics

The Bank of Ghana Chair in Finance & Economics is a prestigious professorial-level position jointly hosted by the University of Ghana Business School and the Department of Economics. It was established in August 2022 following a landmark three-year, GH₵3 million partnership agreement between the Bank of Ghana and the University of Ghana. The core aim of the Chair is to strengthen evidence-based policymaking through high-quality, policy-relevant research in areas such as monetary policy, banking regulation, fiscal dynamics, and financial intermediation 

The occupant is charged with:

  • Collaboratively conducting research commissioned by the Bank of Ghana.
  • Cultivating grant applications and fostering academia‑industry linkages.
  • Publishing in high-impact journals and promoting knowledge dissemination via public lectures, policy briefs, seminars, and executive training.
  • Supervising graduate students and developing local case studies.
  • Organizing public lectures and roundtable forums.
  • Strengthening ties among UGBS, the Economics department, the Bank, and Ghana’s wider financial sector.

The Chair’s term lasts a minimum of two years and a maximum of three, with a full support package, including furnished office, administrative and research assistance.

Role & Engagement

  • Research and teaching across graduate programmes.
  • Supervises doctoral candidates while organizing public lectures and seminars.
  • Will lead outreach initiatives, including executive training and scholarly roundtables.

Chair’s Governance & Partnership Structure

  • Governance: The Chair reports jointly to the Dean of UGBS and the Head of the Department of Economics.
  • Collaboration: Regular interactions with the Bank’s governors and senior management ensure alignment of research outputs with policy needs.
  • Support Framework: Full logistical and administrative support—including office space, vehicle, and secretarial services—has been provided to ensure the Chair's effectiveness.
  • Appointment & Official Introductions:  Prof. Imhotep Y. P. Alagidede was officially installed as the inaugural Chair on 29 January 2025 at a ceremony attended by key dignitaries, including Dr. Ernest Addison (Governor), Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari (First Deputy Governor), and Elsie Addo Awadzi (Second Deputy Governor).

 

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