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Nana Akua
Anyidoho


I am an Associate Professor at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) and the Director of the Centre for Social Policy Studies (CSPS), both at the University of Ghana.

I am a scholar of social policy and social development with over 16 years’ experience in research, teaching, community development and policy engagement. I have a BA in Psychology (1997) from the University of Ghana and a PhD in Human Development and Social Policy (2005) from Northwestern University. My background is primarily in developmental psychology and social policy, with additional training in statistics, economics and African Studies, and in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

My research areas are in social policy and social development. I am interested in how young people and women, as marginalized social groups, interact with policy processes and structures in their pursuit of their visions of development. Thus, my research frequently explores themes of participation, inclusion, agency, and empowerment.


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