1 University of Ghana

Socio-PoliticalThe University of Ghana has consistently taken the leadon socio-political issues that affect the greater well-beingof society. Through the sustained attention of specialisedinstitutes and centres, topical and sometimes controversialissues are studied, analysed and brought to the attention ofsector stakeholders and the public domain for debate andredress.The Institute for Statistical, Social & Economic Research [ISSER]and Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy[LECIAD] are just two of the several institutes and centres thatare at the frontier of socio-political leadership. Whereas ISSERis recognised for its authoritative socio-economic analysis andreports, LECIAD has built an international reputation for thedepth, relevance and timely contribution to contemporarydiscourses, particularly those pertaining to Africa.The University also serves as an incubator for majorassociations, clubs, political parties, lecture series, symposiaand workshops. The annual “New Year’s School” and “Aggrey-Frazer-Guggisberg Memorial Lectures”, for instance haveattracted eminent personalities from diverse backgroundsdiscussing teething issues in governance and education.FAST FACTSInstitutes & Centres At The Frontier Of Socio-Political Leadership• Institute of Continuing and Distance Education• Institute of African Studies• Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research• Regional Institute for Population Studies• Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy• UG Language Centre• Centre for Social Policy Studies• Centre for Gender Studies and Advocacy• Centre for Migration Studies• International Centre for African Music & Dancewww.ug.edu.gh 30