Who We Are
- We are the Africa Centre for Doctoral Studies and Applied Research (ACDSAR)-Africa’s Premier Doctoral Innovation Hub. We exist as a tripartite institution with 3 mandates as:
- Academic Institution
- We are an academic institution specializing in doctoral studies, offering both traditional PhD programs and professional doctorate programs. Our professional doctorate programs are our niche, designed to meet industry needs and highly subscribed. Our programs are affiliated with world-class universities.
- Research Think-Tank
- We are a research think-tank institution focusing on scientific research, innovation, and knowledge advancement. We conduct research and provide analysis on various topics, providing insights, recommendations, and solutions to inform decision-making and policy development. Our research output informs policy, shapes public opinion, and fosters collaboration, bringing together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss and address pressing challenges.
- Business and Consulting Entity
- We are a business and consulting entity providing consulting services across various disciplines to public and private sector organizations in Ghana and across the continent. We sign long-term contract research agreements with multinational corporations and businesses in sensitive industries. We subscribe to entrepreneurial university ideologies, translating and commercializing our research outputs into spin-off companies.