Trainings
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Leadership courses
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134
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Science skills courses
Value
142
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Mentoring
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171
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Gender courses
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21
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Conference support
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25
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University of Ghana
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39
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Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
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34
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Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
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14
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- https://awardfellowships.org/news/building-a-robust-pipeline-of-african-scientists-addressing-climate-change/
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Ghana
Total number of beneficiaries
153
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Female beneficiaries
121
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Male beneficiaries
26
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Between 2008 and 2023, AWARD has facilitated the growth and development of 331 researchers and leaders from Ghana, with 216 being female and 119 being male. Out of the fellowship beneficiaries, 21 Fellows were sponsored to partake in Advance Science Training (AST) research attachments. Additionally, AWARD has enhanced the skills of 196 trainees on leadership, science, mentoring, and gender, drawn from various institutions in Ghana, including but not limited to, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), University of Ghana, and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) among others.
Our work in Ghana
- Country chapter engagements: AWARD’s supported GHAWARD on a series of role modelling events (June 2021) and the launch of an awareness creation program in various regions in Ghana.
- Gender Training & Regional Leadership Program for Emerging Leaders: In June 2019 AWARD collaborated with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to deliver a training on gender with the participation of 55 CSIR staff members (mid- and senior- level management) from six (6) Accra-based agricultural research institutions. This was followed by a Regional Leadership Program for Emerging Leaders held in June 2019 which brought together 31 participants from the selected GRARD institutions so that they connect and share their learnings and experience on different areas of effective management and leadership. For many, this was the first training opportunity on leadership skills. This training offered an opportunity to support staff members who often do a great deal of work in the background to also appreciate values such as inclusiveness and efficiency for smooth planning, processes, monitoring and evaluation.
- Research Proposal Writing Skills Course: The science course was organized in May 2018, as a joint AWARD-CSIR event and specifically dedicated to CSRI-CRI staff members as part of the AWARD-USAID GRARD interventions in Ghana. The proposed course was a follow up to the scientific writing skills course in June 2017 and in 2016 with the participation of 48 CSIR-CRI staff members who consistently attended the one-week course in Kumasi.
- Mentoring Orientation Workshop: Supporting institutional action plans- AWARD supported the CSIR follow-up process for a mentoring program (June 2015) based on the AWARD mentoring model.
Course Trainees
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Number of institutions
44
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Advance Science Trainnig (AST) research attachments
21
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2018 AWARD Fellow Dr. Matilda Ntowa Bissah examining rice varieties at the Plant Genetic Resources Research Institute, CSIR, Ghana
Ghana Country Chapter
About
Officially launched in 2017, Ghana country chapter African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (GhaAWARD) was established by dedicated Fellows, Mentors and Fellow Mentees in Ghana. GhaWARD currently has over 114 members including both current and alumni fellows, mentors, fellow mentees and other individuals interested in driving the agenda for gender and agricultural research and development.
Vision
To provide a platform for GhaWARD members and enthusiasts to empower women in the agricultural sector through agriculture-related programs including mentorship, leadership, entrepreneurship and technical skills towards food security and improved livelihoods.
Mission
To contribute to the development of a vibrant, sustainable and economically sound agricultural sector in Ghana through empowerment, skills development and technology transfer
Webiste: GhaWARD on Facebook
Objectives
- Engage AWARD Fellows, Mentors, and Fellow’s Mentees in Ghana to empower young women to take on agricultural research and development careers and leadership roles in their communities, institutions, and the nation.
- build capacity in agricultural research and development through mentoring, education and training in scientific research and development for impact
- organize outreach programs with rural communities nationwide for transferring cost effective technologies and skills to improve sustainable agricultural productivity, livelihoods, and Ghana’s economic gains through agriculture.
- promote gender equality in science and technology for agricultural empowerment and innovation for women.
- contribute to rural development, poverty reduction, food security, and sustainable use of agricultural resources in Ghana.
- create a network of rich expertise in agricultural research and development to service Ghana’s agricultural sector.
- partner relevant stakeholders to promote GhaWARD’s agenda forward through direct or indirect support, fundraising, enhance access to financial support systems for budding agricultural businesses at grassroot levels, and support for gender and youth development for national growth and wealth creation
Goals
The goal is to create a forum where GhaWARD members and enthusiasts can contribute to the empowerment of women in the agricultural sector through a range of agriculture-related initiatives. These initiatives encompass mentorship, leadership, entrepreneurship, and technical skill development, all aimed at bolstering food security and enhancing livelihoods.
GHANA Country Chapters
Officially launched in 2017, Ghana country chapter of the African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (GhaAWARD) was established by dedicated Fellows, Mentors and Fellow Mentees in Ghana. GhaWARD currently has over 114 members including both current and alumni fellows, mentors, fellow mentees and other individuals interested in driving the agenda for gender and agricultural research and development. Their mission is to contribute to the development of a vibrant, sustainable and economically sound agricultural sector in Ghana through empowerment, skills development and technology transfer