OUR MANDATE

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.

 (Aristotle)

At the Office of International Programs and Development (OIPD), we believe that everyday creates a new opportunity for us to push the bar of excellence further up. Our task is to make those that walk through our doors feel welcomed, inspired and able to belong whilst celebrating the diversity they bring to the table. Whether you’re coming into GIMPA or going out to visit our partners, our work shows its excellence in removing the Barriers/borders.

History & Mandate

The Office of International Programs & Development (OIPD) was set up in May 2010 as a response to GIMPA’s expanding programs with external and international Universities, agencies and other institutions since 2005. The need became even stronger with the vision of GIMPA to move “From Excellence to Greatness”. GIMPA has always had engagements with the international community however, the rising demand of such engagements propelled the need to establish a platform that would coordinate all international programs and events on behalf of the Institute.

The vision of the Office is to cultivate and nurture the growth of global partnerships with Universities and agencies of GIMPA on the global map and to provide our students and faculty with an international experience in education in our fields of competence (Leadership, Business Administration and Management) whilst exploring new trends around the world.

Our mission is to ensure that all faculty, students and staff obtain an international experience through our global partnerships and alliances.

To this end ,we promote, assist and coordinate all international activities throughout the Institute. Functions of the Office include;

  • Working together with students, faculty and staff members to enhance GIMPA’s role as an international institute of education and research in Africa.
  • Coordinating the Institute’s comprehensive linkages with selected higher education institutions, agencies and departments outside the country.
  • Engaging partner institutions to explore our research potential in collaborative efforts on global issues and faculty training programs as required.
  • Organizing and conducting study/internship abroad programs.
  • Providing various services and advice to international students, scholars and all stakeholders of GIMPA.

Vision

The vision of the Office is to cultivate and nurture the growth of global partnerships with Universities and agencies of GIMPA on the global map and to provide our students and faculty with an international experience in education in our fields of competence (Leadership, Business Administration and Management) whilst exploring new trends around the world.

Mission

Our mission is to ensure that all faculty, students and staff obtain an international experience through our global partnerships and alliances. To this end ,we promote, assist and coordinate all international activities throughout the Institute. 

Functions of the Office include;

  • Working together with students, faculty and staff members to enhance GIMPA’s role as an international institute of education and research in Africa.
  • Coordinating the Institute’s comprehensive linkages with selected higher education institutions, agencies and departments outside the country.
  • Engaging partner institutions to explore our research potential in collaborative efforts on global issues and faculty training programs as required.
  • Organizing and conducting study/internship abroad programs.
  • Providing various services and advice to international students, scholars and all stakeholders of GIMPA.

10 Things to Expect from OIPD

  1. We are situated on a hill that provides an absorbing panoramic view of the whole of the city, stretching from the airport to the business districts.
  2. Explore a serene academic environment, well-kept lawns, and general greenery that contributes to a conducive natural setting.
  3. You will find top academic, social and recreational facilities quite unmatched here in Ghana. Our Executive Conference Centre is a unique hospitality centre, our teaching methodologies are technology-based, and our services are dependable.
  4. You will explore a campus that is self sufficient. We are a family of students and lecturers and administrators which fosters a sense of belonging.
  5. You will experience Ghanaian culture rich in its diversity, the food, the clothes and the language and the chance to tour the country’s monumental places of tourist attention.
  6. Most of all, you will testify to the hospitability of Ghanaians, the warm reception and commitment to our guest is a unique cultural identity which pervades the whole country.
  7. There is always the opportunity to interact with students, and build cherishable relationships.
  8. At GIMPA, the evening comes alive, bustling with activity as evening students start lectures.
  9. A secure environment with 24/7 security service so that you are free to do just about anything, jogging in the early mornings or hanging out with friends in the evening.
  10. And don’t you worry about staying in touch with your family and friends, we have got internet connectivity that is secure and fast.

What can I expect on an exchange program to GIMPA

GIMPA’s premises is situated at Greenhill, Achimota, on 150 acres of high ground surrounded by the Achimota forest reserve. Our campus provides an absorbing, panoramic view of Accra, stretching from the airport to the business district. The main campus has a serene environment, well-kept lawns, and general greenery that creates a truly natural setting. You will find top academic, social and recreational facilities quite unmatched here in Ghana. 

Our Executive Conference centre is a unique hospitality center. Our teaching methods are technology based and our services are dependable. You will find a campus that is unique in its self-sufficiency: we are a family of students, lectures and administrators.

You will experience Ghana culture rich in its diversity, the food, clothes and the many languages as well as a chance to tour the country’s landmarks and tourist attractions. Most of all you, will testify to the hospitality of Ghanaians: the warm reception and commitment to our guests is a unique cultural identity that pervades the whole country.

There are always opportunities to interact with students as evenings on campus become vibrant and bustling with students arriving for lectures.

You can expect a secure environment with a 24/7 security services. This means you are free to do just about anything, from jogging in the early morning to hanging out with friends in the evening.

Upcoming Programmes

Tour Our Facility

The Office of International Programmes and Development (OIPD), wishes to announce for the benefit and participation of all students.
Accommodation at the GIMPA Executive Conference Centre is ideal for international participants. Rated three star, it is spacious, air-conditioned with wireless internet connectivity, and boasts of a fitness centre and a gift shop so you can take a little of Ghana back with you.

Meet Our Staff

Prof. Ebenezer Adaku –Deputy Rector of GIMPA.,

Profile Prof Ebenezer Adaku

Ebenezer Adaku is an Associate Professor of Operations and Project Management and the Head, Department of Management Science at the GIMPA Business School, where he offers leadership and serves as a coach to a dynamic team of academics. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree, First Class Division, in Building Technology from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana; Master of Science in Infrastructure Planning and PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany. Prior to joining GIMPA, he worked on several large infrastructure projects in Ghana. Ebenezer has consulted for the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Ghana, on Sustainable Public Procurement and rolled out workshops for public procurement entities across Ghana. He has facilitated training programmes/workshops, in operations and project management, for institutions such as African Union; ECOWAS; Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre; Tema Oil Refinery; Absa Bank Ghana; Ministry of Gender and Social Protection, Ghana, among others. From 2019 to 2021, he was appointed by the European Union as a Marie Curie Research Fellow at the University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, UK where he worked on Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management on construction projects in collaboration with notable professional bodies in the UK including Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Association for Project Safety (APS), Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), among others. His research and consultancy works have received funding from The World Bank; European Union; The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation; State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), Switzerland; German Development Cooperation (GIZ), etc. His research work have been published in reputable international peer-review journals including: International Journal of Production Economics; Production Planning & Control; Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management; International Journal of Managing Projects in Business; Safety Science, among others. He is a member of Production and Operations Management Society (POMS), USA and Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply (GIPS).
Dr Gifty Oforiwaa Gyamera -Coordinator of International Programmes and Development

Profile of Dr. Gifty Oforiwaa Gyamera

Dr Gifty Oforiwaa Gyamera is the Head of Department of Development Policy, School of Public Service and Governance, GIMPA. She holds a PhD in Education Studies from the University of Roehampton, UK, and an Mphil and B. ed in Educational Administration and Educational Psychology from the University of Cape Coast. Prior to working at GIMPA, she has worked as a lecturer in the Department of Education at the Valley View University, Ghana. Currently, she is an official partner to the UNESCO Chair in Equity, Social Justice and Higher Education, Professor Penny Jane Burke, at the University of Newcastle, Australia. She has extensive research experience in various areas including Gender studies, Policy studies and University-Community Engagement, She has also published in prestigious international journals. Beyond her extensive teaching and research experience she has engaged in various national and international activities and programmes. She is particularly interested in challenging marginalization of minorities and discourses and practices perpetuating colonial ideologies and philosophies, particularly, in relation to Higher education and Gender. She is a founding member of the International Network on Gender, Social Justice and Praxis. The Network brings together leading scholars and researchers and aims to develop research and innovative pedagogical resources on issues of gender and social justice. Nationally, she has engaged in various consultancy services and projects in Gender and Education including working on the USAID/FHI 360 Learning projects. She is the President of the Ghana Assocation of Public Administration and Management (GAPAM). Under her leadership, the Association has engaged in varied programmes and activities including seminars, workshops and a national conference to build capacity and to promote service excellence in Public Institutions. Profile of Dr. Gifty Oforiwaa Gyamera
Seth Twum – Snr. Assistant Registrar of the OIPD.  
Patricia Lartey– Administrative Officer, OIPD.