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ABOUT GIMPA
CONSTITUENT DIVISIONS PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 18 November 2008 06:00
The Institute accomplishes its objectives through various programmes and activities, namely, training, research and consultancy, workshops, seminars and symposia, a library services and publications, and extra-mural activities. In addition to its current portfolios, GIMPA has developed new products and services to meet the new challenges and expectations of the public sector.

The main operational divisions of the Institute, apart from the Office of the Rector and the administrative supporting services, are the following:

  • GIMPA Business School
  • School of Governance, Leadership and Public Management
  • School of Technology
  • GIMPA Public Services School
  • GIMPA Consultancy Services
Academic programmes are coordinated from the office of the Deputy Rector.

INSTITUTIONAL LINKAGES
GIMPA is a leading school in Leadership, Management and Administration in Ghana. It is an associate member of the Association of African Universities (AAU). It collaborates with local and international institutions such as the University of North Texas, USA, The Netherlands Institute of Social Studies (ISS), The Hague, and the Multimedia University of Malaysia. It is a member of the African Virtual University (AVU) and African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM).

DISTANCE LEARNING CENTRE
GIMPA is the site of one of the World Bank's 70 Distance Learning Centres worldwide and the first Sub-regional Management Development Institution to provide the service. The Long Distance Learning Centre (DLC) is equipped with two-multimedia computer laboratories and an interactive video classroom. Through these programmes, GIMPA exposes privileged participants to the most up-to- date knowledge in their selected fields of study by linking them to renowned experts in highly rated institutions around the world.

HOSPITALITY DIVISION AND CONFERENCE SERVICES
CONFERENCE AND TRAINING FACILITIES

The Institute provides conference facilities for government, non-governmental, private and international organisations. In addition to the Executive Hostel , other facilities include:
i.         Two well equipped conference rooms with seating capacity for 250 and 350 people
ii.          Fully equipped Auditorium with a seating capacity of 600.
ii.          25 air-conditioned lecture halls and syndicate rooms.
iii.         Modern video conference facility through Distance Learning Centre General Secretarial and Printing Services.
ACCOMMODATION

GIMPA's accommodation facilities comprise:
Executive Hostel with the following facilities:

(a)        118 self-contained rooms
(b)        13 Suites
(c)        Fully-equipped conference Hall with seating capacity of 400
(d)        8 Syndicate rooms seating 50 participants; and
(e)        2 restaurants
All rooms are equipped with Colour TV, Satellite signals, Hot bath, Mini Bar, and Data/Telephone lines.
PRINTING SERVICES
A printing machine with its accessories provides a major part of the Institutes printing needs. Items printed include GIMPA certificates, exercise books, course pads, examination answer booklets, brochures, flyers, call cards, calendars, etc. A photocopy

RESTAURANT
One air-conditioned Restaurant with seating capacity of 150 for use by course participants.
HEALTH
Health services are provided for both staff and course participants in the Institute's clinic.  A visiting Doctor from Achimota Hospital runs the Clinic. The doctor comes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 1:00 p.m. The Clinic is 3 kilometres from the University of Ghana Hospital and Achimota Hospital.

GIMPA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
GIMPA Alumni Association, to which all past course participants automatically belong promotes the social, cultural, political and academic life of its members.

SPORTS AND PHYSICAL RECREATION
The Institute is completing a new sports complex with the following facilities: lawn tennis court, gymnasium, football pitch, table tennis sets, participants' common room with television, video and indoor games. 

FACULTY
The faculty of the Institute consists of a resident group of about 65 core lecturers who are responsible for the organisation and conduct of instructions and for the guidance of course participants generally. Members of the faculty hold Masters to Doctorates degrees with various specialisations in management and contemporary developmental fields.  Indeed there is a considerable mix of local and international scholars, practitioners and professionals.

In addition, the efforts of the core faculty of the Institute are augmented by over 60 of adjunct faculty drawn from the upper levels of the Civil Service, top management personnel of the public and private sectors of business and the universities.  These experts are invited to give lectures, talks or lead discussions in their respective areas of specialization.  Other top officials from the Diplomatic Corps and other institutions both private and public are also invited to give special talks from time to time on topics of general interest to our participants.

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES
The library of the Institute is an academic partner and a service provider of hard copy and electronic information. It has access to online databases through cooperation with Programme for the Enhancement of Research Information / International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publication (PERI / INASP), and the British Council. A database of dissertations has been built with WINISIS and it is intended to deliver the records over the campus local network.