Development Policy
The Department of Development Policy is a trailblazer in the areas of Public Health, Monitoring & Evaluation and Occupational Health and Safety making it the school of choice for health, M&E and Safety professionals for those who wish to specialize in those areas. Our programmes are designed as post-experience training and development programmes geared towards the public and private sectors. These programmes emphasize a firm practice base, work-related, problem-solving orientation and content.
Head's Message
Dr. Stephen Odonkor (Fulbright Scholar)
Head, Department of Development Policy
Welcome to the Department of Development Policy at GIMPA
Dear Students, Colleagues, and Visitors,
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Department of Development Policy at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). As the Head of this vibrant and dynamic department, I am honored to lead a team of distinguished faculty, dedicated staff, and talented students who are committed to advancing the field of development policy and public service.
Our department plays a crucial role in addressing the complex challenges that societies face in today’s rapidly changing world. We are dedicated to providing high-quality education, cutting-edge research, and practical solutions that influence and shape policies at both the national and international levels. Our programs are designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundations necessary to become leaders in development policy, public health, occupational health, safety, and environmental management, and monitoring and evaluation.
We offer a diverse range of programs tailored to meet the evolving needs of professionals and policymakers in various fields.
At the Department of Development Policy, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. Our curriculum is carefully crafted to reflect the latest trends and innovations in the field, ensuring that our graduates are well-prepared to meet the demands of a diverse and evolving job market. We emphasize interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking, and practical application, fostering a learning environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to public service.
Whether you are a prospective student, a current student, a research partner, or a visitor, I encourage you to explore the many opportunities our department offers. From our rigorous academic programs to our impactful research projects and community engagement initiatives, we are dedicated to making a positive difference in society.
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Development Policy. I invite you to join us in our mission to shape the future of development policy and governance in Ghana and beyond
Warm regards!
About the Department
The Department of Development Policy at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) is a leading academic and research hub dedicated to shaping the future of development policy, public health, occupational health and safety, and monitoring and evaluation in Ghana and beyond. Situated within the GIMPA School of Public Service and Governance, our department is committed to advancing the knowledge and skills of professionals who aspire to make meaningful contributions to public service and policy development.
Our Vision
To be a centre of excellence in education, research, and practice, driving innovative solutions to the complex challenges of development policy and governance.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide high-quality education and training that empowers our students to become leaders in development policy, public health, occupational health and safety, and monitoring and evaluation. Through rigorous academic programs, cutting-edge research, and impactful community engagement, we aim to influence policy and practice at both national and international levels.
Academic Programs
We offer a diverse range of graduate and postgraduate programs designed to equip students with the expertise, analytical skills, and practical experience needed to excel in their careers:
- Master of Public Health (MPH) Program: A comprehensive program that prepares students to address public health challenges through evidence-based strategies and innovative solutions.
- Master of Philosophy in Public Health: An advanced research-focused program that enables students to contribute to the development of public health policies and practices.
- Master of Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Management (MOHEM): This program focuses on the intersection of occupational health, safety, and environmental management, preparing students for leadership roles in diverse sectors.
- Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation: A program designed to equip students with the skills needed to design, implement, and manage effective monitoring and evaluation systems across various sectors.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety: A program that offers specialized training for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in managing occupational health and safety risks.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation: This program provides foundational knowledge and skills for those interested in monitoring and evaluating programs and projects.
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Research and Innovation
The Department of Development Policy is at the forefront of research in areas critical to national and global development. Our faculty and students engage in research that informs policy, advances academic knowledge, and addresses real-world challenges. We prioritize interdisciplinary research and collaboration with public and private sector partners, ensuring that our work has a tangible impact on society.
Community Engagement
We believe in the importance of giving back to the community and fostering partnerships that drive positive change. Our department is actively involved in community-based projects, consultancy services, and policy advocacy, contributing to the development of sustainable solutions that benefit society.
Why Choose Us?
- Expert Faculty: Our faculty members are accomplished scholars and practitioners with extensive experience in their respective fields.
- Practical Learning: We emphasize experiential learning through internships, fieldwork, and real-world projects that prepare our students for successful careers.
- Global Perspectives: While rooted in the Ghanaian context, our programs incorporate global best practices and perspectives, ensuring our graduates are competitive on the international stage.
- Supportive Environment: We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that nurtures the personal and professional growth of our students.
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Join Us
Whether you are looking to advance your career, engage in impactful research, or contribute to policy development, the Department of Development Policy at GIMPA offers the resources, expertise, and opportunities you need to succeed. Join us in our mission to drive innovation and excellence in development policy and governance.
Areas of expertise
- Public Health Administration
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Environmental Management
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Academic Programmes
Postgraduate Programmes
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation
The general objective function of the M&E programme is to adequately prepare participants to develop creative and analytical thinking, good judgment, enhanced policy making and other critical managerial skills. The specific objectives include helping participants explore and appreciate the meaning and application of Monitoring and Evaluation within the context of their working environment and equipping participants with the requisite knowledge and skills related to the Theory and Practice of Monitoring and Evaluation.
There is a compelling need for Ghana to build M&E capacity by developing a critical mass of people who appreciate M&E as a tool for organizational learning and performance management. The postgraduate diploma programme moves beyond the introduction of basic principles and concepts to focus on the design and development of monitoring and evaluation systems, as well as deepening their knowledge and skills in the real practice of M&E.
Programme Highlights: Advanced Quantitative Methods in Decision-Making, Design and Development of Monitoring and Evaluation Systems, Monitoring and Evaluation in the Public Sector, Project Communication and Reporting among others.
Duration: Six (6) months
Offering mode: Evenings, Weekends
Admission requirements:
An applicant to the Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation is required to have:
- A first degree in any programme of study from a recognized university and must pass a selection interview
- A professional qualification from a recognized professional body is equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree.
- A postgraduate diploma in project planning and management from a recognized Institution of higher learning may receive some exemptions based on the GIMPA policy
Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management
The Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management is designed to provide participants with knowledge and understanding of Safety, Health and Environmental issues and policy and the ability and skills to develop and implement strategies in response to these, in either the public or private sectors. It will provide a thorough grounding in the principles, practices and skills that are necessary for effective safety and environmental management and reporting.
Programme Highlights: Applied Occupational Health and Safety Management, Institutional & Legal Framework for Global/National Health and Safety, Principles of Environmental Management, Principles of Occupational Health Management (Risks to Health at Work), and Health & Safety in Maintenance Management amongst others
Duration: Six (6) monthsÂ
Offering mode: Evenings, Weekends
Admission requirements:
An applicant to the Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management is required to have:
- A first degree in any programme of study from a recognized university and must pass a selection interview.
- Candidates with the GIMPA Certificate in Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Management or equivalent professional qualification from a recognized body might be considered for exemptions. This will be decided by the School
- Applicants will be required to present a letter of motivation or intention specifying how they will apply the newly acquired skills and knowledge in solving problems in their chosen field of career.
Graduate Programmes
ONE YEAR MASTER PROGRAMMES (Weekends/ Evening/ Modular)
Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is an important management tool for the effective implementation of projects and public policies. Yet, M&E has not attracted the desired attention over the years leading to a weak understanding and practice of M&E in many organizations. Indeed, a study on the demand and supply of M&E by the Centre for Learning and Evaluation Results (CLEAR, 2013) pointed to weak M&E capacity in many organizations within Sub-Saharan African countries. There is a compelling need for Ghana to build M&E capacity by developing a critical mass of people with the requisite knowledge and skills in M&E.
The Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation programme seeks to address this capacity gap. Such a programme also fits into the current Ghana Government’s emphasis on M&E, as reflected in the establishment of a Ministry for M&E. The programme will also strengthen the relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability of interventions by governments, civil society and non-government organizations as well as development partners The Program will create training opportunities for graduates at higher levels of the education system. While existing programs have tended to focus on in-country context, the Master of Arts in monitoring and evaluation is a global thing and gives generally accepted knowledge and skills across countries.
The Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation programme is designed to develop a long-term strategy to create training opportunities for graduates at higher levels of the education system. The programme is aimed at promoting and enhancing the efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of interventions by the government, private sector, development partners and civil society organizations. It is expected that these could be achieved through capacity building in the areas of monitoring and evaluation. The main objective therefore is to equip M & E professionals with skills and competencies required to perform in the ever-changing socioeconomic environment.
Programme Highlights:
Design, conducting & managing evaluations, Impact Evaluation, Data Analysis Methods in the field of Evaluation, Monitoring & Evaluation in the Public Sector & Health, Project Communication and Computer Based MIS & Links to M&E reporting among others
Admission requirements:
An applicant to the Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation programme is required to have earned a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent as follows:
- The applicant must have a good first degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division OR
- Applicants with degree classifications lower than 2nd Class Lower must take the GIMPA Postgraduate Certificate in Public Administration (CPA) programmes at the GIMPA School of Public Service and Governance and obtain pass marks of at least 50% in each course.
- Applicants who are not practitioners of M&E are required to enrol on the Postgraduate Diploma in M&E at the GIMPA School of Public Service and Governance.
Foreign Qualifications
All foreign qualifications would be referred to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to tertiary institutions in Ghana. Note should however be taken that the American SAT, TOEFL etc, cannot in themselves be acceptable as entry qualifications into GIMPA.
Duration: One (1) Year
Offering mode: Weekends/ Evening/ Modular
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Master of Public Health
The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree programme is aimed at training health professionals and developing well-equipped and highly skilled manpower with analytical skills, critical thinking, and demonstrating problem-solving skills using scientific techniques to address and tackle twenty-first-century public health challenges.
Programme Highlights: Global Health, Environmental Health Impact Assessment, Communicable Disease Control, Non-communicable Disease, Planetary Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Monitoring and Evaluation for Health, Family Planning and Population Studies amongst others Admission requirements: An applicant to the Master of Public Health programme is required to have earned a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent as follows:- The applicant must have a good first degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division minimum OR
- Applicants with degree classifications lower than 2nd Class Lower must take the GIMPA Postgraduate Certificate in Public Administration (CPA) programmes at the GIMPA School of Public Service and Governance and obtain pass marks of at least 50% in each course.
Master of Science in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management
The GIMPA School of Public Service and Governance (GSPSG) is at the forefront of scholarly and policy debates concerned with the formulation and implementation of governance mechanisms addressing the challenges of safety and poor environmental practices that have characterized our various industries in Ghana. The MSc. Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management degree is intended to deliver this experience and provide students with the capacity, capability and clarity to excel in the performance of their duties in the public sector, private and non-governmental sectors.
It will provide an academically and professionally challenging curriculum designed and led by a full-time faculty of exceptional diversity and strength and an active adjunct faculty of noted professionals. The programme is designed to address the capacity needs of the private sector and public services to carry out the task of occupational health, safety and Environmental Management, especially about the environment. This programme shall equip participants with the skills of reducing accidents in various workplaces in Ghana and beyond. The Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health degree program provides students with a flexible, relevant and current curriculum that includes opportunities for students to demonstrate the depth and breadth of knowledge in safety and health theory and technology necessary to lead and oversee the occupational safety and health efforts of a medium to
Programme Highlights: Applied Occupational Health and Safety Management, Principles of Environmental Management, Occupational Toxicology, Health & Safety Hazards in the Extractive Industry, Occupational Hygiene, and Institutional & Legal Framework Among Others.
Admission requirements:
An applicant to the Masters in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management programme is required to have earned a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent as follows:
- The applicant must have a good first degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division OR
- Applicants with degree classifications lower than 2nd Class Lower must take the GIMPA Postgraduate Certificate in Public Administration (CPA) programmes at the GIMPA School of Public Service and Governance and obtain pass marks of at least 50% in each course.
Duration: One (1) Year
Offering mode: Weekends/ Evening/ Modular
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Kwasi Frimpong ;
Email: kfrimpong@gimpa.edu.gh
TWO YEAR MASTER PROGRAMMES (Weekends)
Master of Philosophy in Public Health
The Master of Philosophy in Public Health degree programme was established in 2019 and expired in 2021. GIMPA is now a full-fledged tertiary institution, capable of running the MDM degree programme on its own. The programme fits well into its mandate, vision and mission and complements the other graduate, diploma and certificate programmes as well as the other competency-based courses. The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) wishes to apply for a review of its accreditation to support and sustain the MDM degree programme.
Programme Highlights: Health Systems, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Maternal and Child Health, Health Policy and Planning, Global Health, Environmental Health Impact Assessment Communicable Disease Control, Non-communicable Disease, Planetary Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Monitoring and Evaluation for Health, Public Health Administration and Leadership, Family Planning and Population Studies, and Public Health Practice/Internship among others. Admission requirements: An applicant to the Master of Philosophy in Public Health programme is required to have earned a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent as follows:- The applicant must have a good first degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division minimum OR
- Applicants with degree classifications lower than 2nd Class Lower must take the GIMPA Postgraduate Certificate in Public Administration (CPA) programmes at the GIMPA School of Public Service and Governance and obtain pass marks of at least 50% in each course
- Candidates with a Master of Public Health (MPH) or an equivalent master’s degree in public health from any recognized/ accredited university will be admitted to the second year of the two-year MPhil programme
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get application forms?
Dial *924*200*16# to purchase an e-voucher using Mobile Money. Alternatively, you can visit any Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) or Ecobank branch across the country. After acquiring the e-voucher, proceed to apply online at https://apply.gimpa.edu.gh/
How much is the application fee?
Application forms are going for
Post First Degree Law (LLB) GHC 350
Masters/Postgraduate Diploma - GHC 250
Bachelors (including WASSCE LLB)/Diploma –GHC 200
International Students- USD 100
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What is the duration of your degree programmes?
Undergraduate programmes are usually 4 years. Masters programmes are for 1 or 2 years, depending on the programme. Post Graduate Diploma programmes are usually a year. However, you are encouraged to confirm with your prospective secretariat as some programmes may have a unique timeline.
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