UK higher institution alumni are making meaningful impact to the socio-economic development of Ghana.
That is according to preliminary findings in a post-study research project led by the British Council and Konfidants.
The aim of the project is to understand the factors and motivations that inform post-study engagements of Ghanaians who have studied in a UK Higher Education Institution.
The project will also assist the British Council with knowledge on formulating a robust system to support Alumni to further enhance their contribution to national development.
Speaking to Joy Business at an Alumni Roundtable and Networking session at the British Council, Naomi Baffour Gyau, a research and project associate at Kofidants, noted that "The feedback we (Konfidant) are getting so far is that the UK education is really making a good impact in Ghana as people are applying their knowledge in various fields."
"Those in business are applying critical thinking while those in the educational sectors are engaging more with their students to implement the good things they learnt from their studies to make education much easier", she added.
Each year, Ghanaians embark on study at a higher education institution in the United Kingdom, which has historically been a popular destination for Ghanaians. Hence the need to conduct an inquiry into the impact of UK Education on the economy.
The project when completed will see publication of a comprehensive report which will be outdored at a research dissemination event.
The second and concluding half of the programme was a networking cocktail, where all attendees had the chance to share ideas and connect with each other.
Latest Stories
-
35th CIMG Awards: Full list of winners
54 mins -
The Multimedia Group wins big at CIMG Awards 2023
2 hours -
Bernard Mornah wins PNC flagbearship race
2 hours -
Video: Confusion at PNC National Executives election
3 hours -
Rapper E.L. joins King Promise as Guinness Accravaganza headliner for September 21 showdown
4 hours -
PNC Congress: Bernard Mornah leads in Greater Accra Region
4 hours -
Reject violence, divisive rhetoric, embrace peace ahead of elections – Bawumia appeals to Ghanaians
4 hours -
SEFF’s debut single ‘Father’ sets stage for bold new talent
5 hours -
Super typhoon Yagi kills four in Vietnam
6 hours -
Hollard Insurance-UENR Mentoring Day: Students urged to let hard work, integrity shine to advance career
6 hours -
2024/25 GPL: Vision FC opens campaign with draw against Berekum Chelsea
6 hours -
If Baba Yara pitch was good, Mumin clears the ball – Laryea Kingston
6 hours -
GPL 2024/25: Samartex begin title defence with draw against Dreams FC
7 hours -
Financing road construction and maintenance through a special fuel levy: A sustainable solution for Ghana’s road infrastructure
7 hours -
Ghana Celebrity Impact Awards 2024 launched to honor positive social influence
7 hours