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The Ghana Geographers Association (GGA) was established in 1958 as the official professional organization for all people who are associated with Geography, either through formal training, teaching or practice. The Association is registered with the objectives and purposes of organizing and uniting senior members of the Universities in Ghana, students of Geography, teachers of second-cycle institutions and all practitioners who are directly or indirectly involved in Geographical studies including Geology, Geomatic/Geodetic Engineering, Surveying, Planning, Land Economy, Spatial Science, Meteology/Climatology, GIS/Remote Sensing, among others.
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Our community is growing rapidly, with over 700 members and counting.
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Established in 1958, we have a rich history of over 60 years.
Our Key Objectives
- To organize and unite students, teachers, and all practitioners of Geography and Geography-related disciplines.
- To promote and safeguard the educational and professional interests of its members as a corporate body.
- To ensure a high standard of professional conduct and practices.
- To serve as a body for investigating, assembling, storing, and maintaining geographical information.
- To promote high standards in the discipline acceptable at national and international levels.
- To establish mutually beneficial links and networks with the institutions of/for geographical knowledge in Ghana as well as abroad.
- To organize regular training modules and conferences/meetings to improve knowledge sharing and professional practice among members.
- To provide the avenue for members and the professional body to contribute towards the national development agendas.
Institutional Affiliations
GGA Events
GGA 2023
On the theme “Ghana’s Journey Towards Achieving the SDGs: Perspectives of Geographers”, the Ghana Geographers Association organized the 2023 edition of the annual conference at the University of Cape Coast. Hosting members of the association including lecturers from tertiary institutions, teachers from second cycle institutions...
GGA 2022
After the long break because of the world pandemic Covid-19, the Ghana Geographers Association Conference was restored. Hosted by the University of Cape Coast on the theme Covid 19: Setting the New Directions for the future of geography, members of the association were entreated to embrace the changes that had come with the pandemic.
GGA 2024
All is set for the Ghana Geographers Association Conference 2024 at the University of Ghana, Legon. From the 3rd -6th September 2024, members of the association will be hosted and treated to series of insightful plenary sessions emerging from the theme Advancing Human, Space and Technology nexus for sustainable development.
Student Initiatives
The Ghana Geographers Association organized a days’ seminar daft geography clinic. The event was organised for final year students within the Greater Accra metropolis. This event was to enlighten students on how to tackle questions on geography during their final examinations. The event took place at the Labone Senior High School.
