MISSION
Using the transforming power of STI for wealth creation through research and the creation of innovative technologies for industrial development.
MANDATE
The CSIR generates and applies innovative technologies, and efficiently and effectively exploits S&T for socio-economic development in critical areas of agriculture, industry, environment, some aspects of public health and social sciences, and improves the scientific culture of civil society in Ghana.
VISION
The leading Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) institution for accelerated socio-economic development
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
BIOMEDICAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH
Biomedical and Public Health research at CSIR will focus on human and animal epidemiology...
SCIENCE AND PEOPLE
The research agenda of CSIR will continue to be re-aligned with the development priorities of...
ELECTRONICS AND ICT
CSIR's research in the area of Electronics, Information, Communications and Technology will focus...
MATERIAL SCIENCE MANUFACTURING
Research and innovation in the field of materials science and manufacturing by the CSIR, its...
ENERGY AND PETROLEUM
This thematic area will focus on climate-friendly energy production. Research work will critically...
CLIMATE CHANGE, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION & GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY
The climate change crisis and development needs of the world’s poor require us to acknowledge the...
FOOD SECURITY AND POVERTY REDUCTION
Food security is defined in its most basic form as access by all people at all times to the food...
NEWS ITEMS
FEATURED SCIENTISTS
Dr. E. D. O. AnsaEnvironmental Biotechnology / Engineering
Director - ARI
Dr. D. Asenso-GyambibiGeomatic Engineering
Director (CSIR - BRRI)
Dr. K. A. OduroForest Governance and Policy
Director (CSIR - FORIG)
Prof. C. TortoeCrops Post Harvest Mgt. / Food Technology
Director (CSIR - FRI)
Dr. F. A. Agyenim Solar Energy Engineering / Engineering & Built Environment
Director (CSIR - IIR )
Dr. Paul Danquah
Director - INSTI
Dr. I. DansoAgronomist (Crop Modeler)
Director (CSIR - OPRI)
Dr. D. A. KoteyEntomology (Biosafety)
Director (CSIR - PGRRI)
Dr. F. KusiHost Plant Resistance
Director (CSIR - SARI)
Dr. W. QuayeSocioeconomics and Policy
Director (CSIR - STEPRI)
Dr. C. Tay Hydro geochemistry / Environmental Mgt.
Director (CSIR - SRI)
Prof. M. Osei-AtweneboanaMolecular Genetic of Infections Disease
Director (CSIR - WRI)
UPCOMING PROGRAMMES
01-02
Apr. 2025
SHEEP AND GOATS PRODUCTION
CSIR - Animal Research Institute
Foster Home Down, Frafraha off Adenta - Dodowa Highway | GHS 1000 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Training
Foster Home Down, Frafraha off Adenta - Dodowa Highway | GHS 1000 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Training
08 - 09
Apr. 2025
BLACK SOLDIER | FLY LARVAE MEAL PRODUCTION
CSIR - Animal Research Institute
Foster Home Down, Frafraha off Adenta - Dodowa Highway | GHC 1000 | 9:00AM - 3:00PM | Training
Foster Home Down, Frafraha off Adenta - Dodowa Highway | GHC 1000 | 9:00AM - 3:00PM | Training
INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS
