About the Centre
The Ghana Climate Innovation Centre at Ashesi University was established in 2016 with a mission to contribute to a climate-resilient economy in Ghana. We support climate-focused ventures and advocate for government policies that enable sustainable economic development.
Our Core Values
How do we make decisions, and how do we act every day? We look to the Ashesi Way of scholarship, leadership, and citizenship–a set of guidelines for decision making and behaviour grounded in Ashesi’s founding principles. It is based on the premise that our daily actions, no matter how small they may seem, make all the difference in determining the end.
Scholarship
- Consistently striving for deeper expertise
- Asking questions that broaden the conversation
- Embracing fresh thinking
- Connecting with others in our chosen fields
- Proactively sharing skills and knowledge with others
Leadership
- Helping colleagues be
more successful - Engaging talents, experiences, and capabilities of others
- Communicating effectively
- Taking initiative and going beyond the call of duty
- Setting ambitious yet attainable goals
Citizenship
- Being socially and environmentally conscious
- Recognizing long-term implications of decisions and actions
- Having fun
- Being ethical
- Leaving a lasting impact on individuals, organizations, and communities