Company Research Report: Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)

Company Overview

• Name: Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)

• Mission of the Company: GIMPA aims to maintain a Centre of Excellence for training in public and business administration by continuously enhancing the capability of middle and top-level executives in public and private sectors as well as NGOs both in Ghana and internationally, to manage their institutions and enterprises efficiently and effectively.

• Founded:

• Initially guided by five successive mandates starting with the legislative instrument of 1961.

• The joint sponsorship ended in 1966 when the UN handed over the institute to the Government of Ghana. It was re-designated as GIMPA in 1969.

• Key People:

• Prof. Ebenezer Adaku, Acting Dean, GIMPA Business School

• Dr. Kwaku Agyeman-Budu, Dean, Faculty of Law

• Dr. Patrick Tandoh-Offin, Dean, School of Public Service and Governance

• Prof. Wisdom Akpalu, Dean, School of Research and Graduate Studies

• Prof. Samuel Agyei-Ampomah, Acting Dean, School of Technology and Social Sciences

• Headquarters: Accra, Ghana

• Number of Employees: No information is available

• Revenue: No information is available

• Known for:

• A leading Management Development Institute in Ghana known for its comprehensive education and training in public administration, management, technology, and law.

• Courses leading to certificates, diplomas, and degrees up to the doctoral level.

Products

Academic Programs

1. Undergraduate Programs

• Areas include Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, Economics, Information Technology, Law, Public Administration, etc.

2. Graduate Programs

• Includes MBA, MPA, MSC, LL.M, and various Master's programs focusing on sectors such as business, law, public health, international relations, and governance.

3. Doctoral Programs

• Doctor of Management, PhD in Business Administration.

4. Executive and Leadership Training

• Executive Master of Business Administration, Executive Masters in Regional Integration, etc.

Key Features of Programs

• Offers a blend of theoretical and practical knowledge with emphasis on leadership, management, and governance.

• Accredited by the National Accreditation Board.

Recent Developments

• New Programs and Partnerships:

• Partnership with The Management Development Institute (MDI) of The Gambia to offer a Master of Arts in Public Sector Management in The Gambia, starting January 2025.

• Recent Events and Achievements:

• Hosted the inaugural Gertrude Torkonoo Moot Court Competition.

• Launch of the GIMPA Month of Art and Culture: Evolution of Dreams event.

• Recent collaboration with the University of Limpopo for prospective future collaborations.

• The Golden Cohort's opening ceremony of the YALI program.

• Newsletter and Community Engagement:

• Greenhill Newsletter outlines institution achievements, staff retirements, faculty spotlights, and showcases of GIMPA’s community engagement.

• Infrastructure and Campus Maintenance:

• Recognition for the Estate and Municipal Service Directorate's work keeps GIMPA’s Greenhill Campus as a model of natural beauty.

This report presents an aggregated profile of GIMPA based on available data. For further details, additional resources and documents should be consulted.