News:
August 18, 2017
The honorable Member of Parliament for the Nsawam- Adoagyiri constituency in the Eastern region, Frank Annoh-Dompreh is advocating for the setting up of a Research Fund to support research works by researchers and Tertiary institutions in the country.
This, he said will curb the dependence on research allowances for the conduct of research works.
He stated that a purposely dedicated fund for research work alone will enhance findings that will inform policy decision making process in the country.
According to him, the establishment of a research fund would also take the burden of annual payment of research allowances off government shoulders because those who desire to conduct any form of research can access the fund directly for assistance.
Various categories of Ghanaian workers including teachers, doctors, and scientists among others have constantly expressed concerns about the non/delay payment of their research allowances as result of non-availability of funds in government coffers.
Christian Kpesese/ GhanaMps.com