On March 12th, Kamiljon Akramov presented findings from a recent analysis examining the profitability of maize, rice, and soybean in Ghana. Data from 256 farmers in 4 districts in Ghana was collected in order to prepare crop budgets for maize, rice and soybeans. Crop budgets were then used to examine the profitability of each of the 3 crops.
Public Finance and Decentralization Data Released
GSSP has compiled a dataset on fiscal decentralization and public investment in Ghana that was recently released for distribution. The dataset includes district-level observations that cover the 110 districts that were in existence in Ghana during the period 1994 to 2004. These data are secondary, and they were compiled and organized from both electronic and […]
Advanced Cost-Benefit Analysis Training
Following up on last year’s training in cost benefit analysis, GSSP held a follow-up course in order to further enhance participants’ analysis skills. In the first training, participants from all directorates of MoFA learned how to carry out cost benefit analysis with a focus on the financial aspects of analysis and use of Microsoft Excel. […]
GSSP Master’s Thesis Scholarship Competition
In order to strengthen capacities as well as better utilize research, GSSP is initiating a scholarship program for supporting Master’s level thesis research. In addition to offering students resources and collaboration opportunities to build their research capabilities, the program aims to enhance the relevance of this body of research to improving the effectiveness of agricultural […]
Seminar on Aflatoxins in Groundnuts
GSSP organized a seminar today to share the findings from a recent study examining aflatoxins and quality institutions in the groundnut value chain. Aflatoxin is a toxic, carcinogenic by-product of fungi that colonizes maize and groundnuts, among other crops. More than 4.5 billion people in developing countries may be chronically exposed to aflatoxin in their […]
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