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Hundreds of delegates, including academics, researchers, legal professionals, business leaders and farmers, will gather at the University of Ghana (UG) from January 13 to 16, 2025, for the 76th edition of the prestigious Annual New Year School and Conference (ANYSC).
The delegates will engage in lively discussions on both local and global issues, offering solutions to promote national development.
The 76th ANYSC is on the theme "Attaining the 5-Ps of Sustainable Development for a Resilient Ghana: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership," and it will continue the tradition of featuring both adult and youth schools.
The event was officially launched yesterday at the School of Continuing and Distance Education (SCDE) of the university.
The launch brought together dignitaries, including the Provost of the College of Education, Professor Samuel Nii Ardey Codjoe, Head of Civil Service, Dr Evans Aggrey Darkoh, Dean, School of Continuing and Distance Education, Prof. Olivia Kwapong, and College Registrar, Joseph Nkansah.
Also in attendance were members of the SCDE Management Committee, Directors of the Annual New Year School and Conference, Heads of Departments, Senior Members, staff, alumni and students of the University of Ghana.
Speaking at the launch, Prof. Codjoe expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration between the UG and the private sector for the upcoming conference.
He stated that the topics to be discussed would contribute significantly to the global conversation on achieving the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
"For us in academia, this development affords us the opportunity to closely examine the theme from the perspective of mining on our water bodies and climate change, job opportunities, end poverty in all its forms to support policy makers to jointly develop the country," Prof. Codjoe who also chaired the event, said.
For his part, the Head of the Civil Service, Dr Evans Aggrey Darkoh, said achieving the SDGs required a collective effort from governments, businesses, civil society and individuals around the world.
"Each person has a role to play in promoting sustainable practices, advocating change and holding decision makers accountable," he said.
"As the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals approaches, the theme for the 76th Annual New Year School and Conference is timely and the Civil Service is pleased to participate in this momentous occasion aimed at achieving our collective humanism and national advancement," he said.
He also encouraged businesses to integrate sustainability into their operations and products, while fostering innovation to develop sustainable solutions.
"Dealing with these interconnected domains and collaborating efficiently, we may facilitate the emergence of a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous world where all people can thrive harmoniously with nature. Let us unite in our dedication to take action to implement measures to forge a superior future for forthcoming generations," he said.
In her welcome address, Prof. Kwapong stated that this year's sub-themes aligned with the university's new strategic plan.
The plan, she said, focused on several key objectives: transformative student experiences, impactful research, commitment to faculty and staff, enhanced engagement, partnerships and sustainable research mobilisation and stewardship.
The Dean of the School of Continuing and Distance Education also extended her gratitude to the conference's partners, including the Institute of Democratic Governance (IDEG), the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Tallinn University, the National Youth Authority and AISECT for their invaluable contributions to the event.
