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.
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...
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FEATURED SCIENTISTS
Prof. Marian D. QuainBiotechnology
DD - G
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. 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
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
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
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
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
CSIR - H/O (Opp Former Chinese Embasy) | GHC 450 | 9:00AM - 3:00PM | Training