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Vice President Jane Opoku-Agyemang has reiterated the government’s strong confidence in the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), describing the institution as a key partner in Ghana’s quest to solve its most urgent development challenges.
In a statement shared on her Facebook page, the Vice President said she used the opportunity to express government’s admiration for the impact CSIR continues to make through its research and innovation work.
“I conveyed the government’s admiration for CSIR’s transformative work,” she stated.
She dismissed claims that Ghana lacks the intellectual capacity to address its own problems, stressing that the country is endowed with researchers whose expertise spans critical sectors of the economy.
“Ghana does not lack knowledge or expertise; we have researchers who can help solve the most pressing national challenges, from agriculture and food security to health, industry and climate resilience,” she said.
Jane Opoku-Agyemang urged CSIR to strengthen its engagement with government and to be more assertive in projecting its work to the public.
According to her, research institutions must actively contribute to policy discussions and national planning.
“I encouraged CSIR to step even closer to Government, to speak boldly, and to make their work even more visible,” she noted.
She emphasised that visibility and engagement are essential if research outputs are to translate into real impact.
“Exhibitions, public engagement and policy support are essential,” the Vice President added.
Highlighting the need for practical, solution-driven research, she said the country requires studies that directly respond to everyday challenges facing citizens, noting that CSIR is well positioned to lead in that direction.
“We need research that answers real problems, and CSIR is well placed to lead that effort,” she said.
She concluded by expressing optimism about closer collaboration between government and CSIR in advancing national development priorities.
“I look forward to deeper collaboration as we pursue the solutions that put Ghana first.”
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