Ghana Shifts Research Focus to Commercialization Amid Declining International Funding

In response to declining international financial support for research, the Ghanaian government is shifting its focus towards the commercialization of research outputs as a means of generating internal funding. This strategic move was announced by Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology, as part of broader efforts to ensure the sustainability of the country’s research institutions. The decision comes amid growing concerns over reduced external aid, including the recent freeze on USAID funding. Minister Muhammad emphasized the importance of r...