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• John 7 months ago

  This man has worked hard wherever he has been. But that was at economics environment. He definitely has some knowledge in statistics but that was an undergraduate course of study. There are a lot of people with higher degrees ...
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  This man has worked hard wherever he has been. But that was at economics environment. He definitely has some knowledge in statistics but that was an undergraduate course of study. There are a lot of people with higher degrees in statistics at the statistical service. Why appointment someone without even a master’s in statistics as a government statistician ? This guy is going to be boss over staff who have PhD in and masters in statistics. There’s certainly going to be inaction or worse, undermining from those who are apparently senior to him or more knowledgeable in statistics than him.
  Why wasn’t he appointed deputy minister of finance instead if he has helped in budget preparation for a long time at the finance ministry?
  At least he could have assisted Ato Forson immensely, who, really is not an economist.

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• Misinformation 7 months ago

  These are some of the requisite subjects to be a government statistician are economics, maths, statistics, demography, geography , migration , sociology etc
  
  Prof Annim was an economist himself and the two previous governme ...
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  These are some of the requisite subjects to be a government statistician are economics, maths, statistics, demography, geography , migration , sociology etc
  
  Prof Annim was an economist himself and the two previous government statisticians were social demographers.
  
  Also, all current PHD holders at GSS are Alhassan's juniors in terms of the public service structure.
  
  Alhassan has also worked as a board member of GSS before with the board having oversight on the Government Statistician.
  
  The more interesting question is, why did Annim leave quietly without a fight and why did staff not resist his removal?
  
  Alhassan was offered this appointment in 2016 but declined. It's always been known that he was a potential Government Statistician from as far back as 20 years ago.
  
  Let's just hope that he can deliver and also finally take care of staffs welfare and progression being a career civil/ public servant himself

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• Reason 7 months ago

  I know at least one Harvard-trained Chief Statistician (doctoral level) who was interested in the job.
  
  SHE understands. Ghana is not yet ready for women who are GREAT at math.

  I know at least one Harvard-trained Chief Statistician (doctoral level) who was interested in the job.
  
  SHE understands. Ghana is not yet ready for women who are GREAT at math.

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• She should still apply 7 months ago

  Women have been at the helm of affairs at GSS . Remember there have been at least 3 female Government Statisticians, 2 substantive and one acting, there has always been a FEMALE Board chair.
  
  Current deputy government stati ...
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  Women have been at the helm of affairs at GSS . Remember there have been at least 3 female Government Statisticians, 2 substantive and one acting, there has always been a FEMALE Board chair.
  
  Current deputy government statistician is a female and there is one more vacancy for a female.
  
  So what aside fear and maybe the salary stops her from applying?

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• She should still apply 7 months ago

  *also NOT *always

  *also NOT *always

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• H Aborbi 7 months ago

  There are UN recommendations on the methodology of collecting statistics on macro economic aggregate so as to be consisted, meaningful and comparable with similar statistics from other countries. That should be the starting p ...
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  There are UN recommendations on the methodology of collecting statistics on macro economic aggregate so as to be consisted, meaningful and comparable with similar statistics from other countries. That should be the starting point. Of course, there can be various modifications to suit local conditions. We should stop behaving like we are reinventing the wheel.

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• kulbogu 7 months ago

  De northerners r too many in de system, why everywhere a northerner is appted, i am a northerner fr upper west bt i tink it's too much nw mr president,

  De northerners r too many in de system, why everywhere a northerner is appted, i am a northerner fr upper west bt i tink it's too much nw mr president,

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• Yaa Yaa 7 months ago

  Only northerners/muslims are getting the appointments. Why? Mahama is a very cunning and dangerous guy. The future is in the belly of time!

  Only northerners/muslims are getting the appointments. Why? Mahama is a very cunning and dangerous guy. The future is in the belly of time!

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• KWAKU 7 months ago

  Your predecessor made a remarkable impact at post. I wish you well and success in at this high position my friend

  Your predecessor made a remarkable impact at post. I wish you well and success in at this high position my friend

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• Slim 7 months ago

  Hope this man, in a few months into office, will not change his language from "we" to "I".
  
  God's speed.

  Hope this man, in a few months into office, will not change his language from "we" to "I".
  
  God's speed.

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• Nafiu Abdul-Salam 7 months ago

  Doc,
  Please remember our journey together in those days at school and have the poor people at heart. I know you very much and I know how good your heart is. May Allah continue to guide you. Jazhaka Allah khayran.

  Doc,
  Please remember our journey together in those days at school and have the poor people at heart. I know you very much and I know how good your heart is. May Allah continue to guide you. Jazhaka Allah khayran.

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