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Antibiotic - Resistant Bacteria in Ghanaian Rivers

Bacteria are found everywhere, while some are harmless others are harmful. When they cause infections, it is usually not a great worry because we can treat them with antibiotics. Over the years, however, antibiotics do not kill bacteria as they used to as a result of their misuse and overuse.

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MISSION

To become the force for accelerated social and economic development of Ghana through examining, exploring and creating Science and Technology catalysts for public and private wealth creation.

MANDATE

To pursue, among others, the implementation of government policies on scientific research and development, coordinate R&D activities in the CSIR and other S&T institutions nationwide and assist the government in the formulation of S&T policies for national development. The CSIR is further required to commercialize appropriate technologies, in partnership with the private sector and other stakeholders, and encourage in the national interest, scientific and industrial research of importance for the development of agriculture, health, medicine, environment, technology and other service sectors of the economy.

VISION

Using the transforming power of Science and Technology for wealth creation.
Prof. Paul Bosu

Welcome Message from the Director General

Professor Paul Pinnock Bosu

Director General

I am pleased to welcome you to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), the leading public scientific research institution in Ghana. Established in 1958 as the National Research Council, CSIR has transformed over the course of six decades to its present status, comprising thirteen (13) research institutes and collectively over sixty (60) field stations, research centres and establishments across the length and breadth of the country. CSIR has chalked successes in coming up with technologies in crop and animal production, read more...

THEMATIC AREAS OF RESEARCH

FEATURED SCIENTISTS

Prof. Marian D. Quain
Prof. Marian D. QuainBiotechnology
DD - G
Dr. E. D. O. Ansa
Dr. E. D. O. AnsaEnvironmental Biotechnology / Engineering
Director - ARI
Dr. D. Asenso-Gyambibi
Dr. D. Asenso-GyambibiGeomatic Engineering
Director (CSIR - BRRI)
Dr. K. A. Oduro
Dr. K. A. OduroForest Governance and Policy
Director (CSIR - FORIG)
 Prof. C. Tortoe
Prof. C. TortoeCrops Post Harvest Mgt. / Food Technology
Director (CSIR - FRI)
Dr. F. A. Agyenim
Dr. F. A. Agyenim Solar Energy Engineering / Engineering & Built Environment
Director (CSIR - IIR )
Dr. I. Danso
Dr. I. DansoAgronomist (Crop Modeler)
Director (CSIR - OPRI)
Dr. D. A. Kotey
Dr. D. A. KoteyEntomology (Biosafety)
Director (CSIR - PGRRI)
Dr. F. Kusi
Dr. F. KusiHost Plant Resistance
Director (CSIR - SARI)
Dr. W. Quaye
Dr. W. QuayeSocioeconomics and Policy
Director (CSIR - STEPRI)
Dr. C. Tay
Dr. C. Tay Hydro geochemistry / Environmental Mgt.
Director (CSIR - SRI)
Prof. M. Osei-Atweneboana
Prof. M. Osei-AtweneboanaMolecular Genetic of Infections Disease
Director (CSIR - WRI)

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9

Oct. 2024

MANIFESTO ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION
H.E. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA
(NDC Presidential Candidate)

GHANA ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 
A Presidential Dialogue | Confrence Room | 10:00AM

15

Oct. 2024

MANIFESTO ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION
H.E. VICE PRESIDENT DR. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIA
(NPP Presidential Candidate)

GHANA ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 
A Presidential Dialogue | Confrence Room | 10:00AM

16-18

Oct. 2024

CSIR FOOD FAIR

CSIR - FOOD RESEARCH INSTITUTE 
CSIR-FRI (Gulf Street, Shiashie) | 9:00AM |  Symposium and Exhibition

27

Sept. 2024

Snail Farming (Skills & Training)

CSIR - Head Office
CSIR - H/O (Opp Former Chinese Embasy) |  GHC 450  |  9:00AM - 3:00PM  |  Training

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