Oxfam in Ghana has announced plans to renew and deepen its strategic partnership with the University of Ghana’s College of Humanities, including continued support for the College’s annual International Research Conference over the next three to five years.
Country Director of Oxfam in Ghana, Mohammed-Anwar Sadat Adam, made the announcement on 4 November 2026, during the opening of the 8th College of Humanities International Research Conference at the Cedi Conference Centre, University of Ghana. The conference was held under the theme “Inclusion as a Global Imperative: Confronting Inequality, Advancing Equity, Justice, and Innovation in a Fragmenting World.”
“Subject to some discussions we are having with some of our donors, with the necessary approvals, Oxfam intends to renew and deepen this partnership with the University of Ghana and the College of Humanities, including supporting this conference for a further three to five years,” he said.
Mr. Adam said the partnership was driven by Oxfam’s belief in the role of academic research in promoting social change and addressing global inequalities.
“We make this commitment because we believe that independent research, critical inquiry, and informed public debate are essential for advancing inclusion, equity, and justice,” he said.
In an exclusive interview with Univers News, Mr. Adam also spoke about opportunities for student involvement in the partnership. He explained that although the partnership does not currently include dedicated field fellowship programmes for students, its primary focus is on generating high-level research to influence policy decisions by governments and international financial institutions.
“The partnership is focused on research on issues of inequality on the African continent and how we can generate evidence to influence policy both with our government and development actors such as the World Bank, the IMF and the rest. We unfortunately do not have a component for student-field practical experience. What we have is research,” he said.
Despite the absence of a dedicated field-based component, Mr. Adam noted that students could still benefit from the partnership by collaborating with academics involved in ongoing research projects.
“So if perhaps maybe part of the research that we are doing with Professor Bokpin and others, there are opportunities for students to partner with them as part of their learning. That’s one area that we could look into in making sure that at least it’s not just with the professors,” he said.
Oxfam in Ghana, the local affiliate of Oxfam International, has operated in the country since 1985, working to combat poverty and extreme inequality. The organisation partners with civil society groups, communities, and government agencies to advance gender justice, economic equity, and accountable governance.
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Story by Wilhemina Dushie | univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Vanessa Katrin Ohene
