Director's Welcome Message
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 "In what way can Ghana make its own specific contribution to the advancement of knowledge about the peoples and culture of Africa through past history and contemporary problems?... Your work must also include a study of the origins and cultures of peopled of African descent in the Americas and the Caribbean, and you should seek to maintain close relations with their scholars so that there may be cross fertilisation between Africa and those who have their roots in Africa's past." Kwame Nkrumah; October 25, 1962 on the occasion of the Opening of the Institute of African Studies The Institute of African Studies was established in 1961, and by the time President Kwame Nkrumah formally opened the Institute in October 1963, a Pan-Africanist and nationalist spirit burned strong not only in Ghana but across the African Diaspora. The study of Africa and her peoples was considered critical and was pursued with passion. In 1963 Nkrumah asked how Ghana could make a specific contribution to the advancement of knowledge about the peoples and cultures of Africa. I believe that our continued relevance is contained in how we address that question today. Our vision as Africanists is to ensure that the relevance of the study of Africa and her Diasporas is retained and expressed for a diverse set of publics.
In recent years, the Institute has made encouraging progress in infrastructural and resource development, and streamlining administrative procedures. Additionally, we have developed important inter-institution links and hosted many local and international conferences. In the coming years we plan to extend and highlight the scope of our programmes and activities, especially in the areas of art, music and dance, and thus create a unique IAS brand. [read more]
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