AN AMANFOO IS NOW VICE-CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIV. OF GHANA

Professor Kwadwo Asenso-Okyere on Tuesday October 1st, 2002 took the oath of office as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Legon at a colourful induction ceremony and promised to initiate pragmatic programmes to address the challenges that confronted the University.

Born 55 years ago, Professor Kwadwo Asenso-Okyere had his Primary education at Dunkwa Catholic Boy's School, secondary Education at Twenoboa Kodua Secondary School, Kumawu and Prempeh College, Kumasi.

He graduated with a BSC (Hons) in Agricultural Economics at the University of Ghana, Legon in 1973. He obtained his Masters Degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Guelph, Ontario and a PHD in 1982 from the University of Missouri-Columbia, USA, specialising in Econometrics and

Price Analysis. Professor Asenso-Okyere had considerable experience in research and advocacy on economic development issues such as food and agriculture, health and nutrition and international trade policies.

He was until his appointment the Director of ISSER. Professor Asenso-Okyere has authored/co-authored 115 publications, papers, monographs, technical and consultancy reports.