Frimpong-Manso Institute

About

Us

WHO WE ARE

The Frimpong-Manso Institute is the first Christian think-tank institute in Ghana, established to provide truth and apolitical versions of issues to shape mindsets amongst Christians at various levels of society and the world at large to bring about transformation.

Amid several and older institutions premised to help address the problems and challenges confronting us, the distinctive features of the newly established Frimpong-Manso Institute (FMI) are;

• Apolitical, independent, ethical. integrity driven, and true faith based.

• Revolving around shared vision, mission and goals and being generational (not individuals and persons).

• Positively challenging the status quo and presenting a paradigm shift not business as usual.

• Being problem solving inclined not ideas gyration using critical thinking tools.

• Building on foundations of truth, fairness creativity and innovative.

• Partner with akin credible and faith-based institutions on the African continent and globally to fast-track findings and solutions dissemination to transform persons, nations and the world.

Core values (AFIIG)

  • Apolitical
  • Faith-based
  • Integrity
  • Independent
  • Generational

VISION

To transform persons and societies with the message of Jesus Christ, Integrity and Ethics.

MISSION

To re-shape mindsets, policies and values at all levels of human endeavours with proven faith-based professionals of expertise and experience.

Our Thematic Heads

Prof. Philip Antwi-Agyei

Thematic Fellow
Prof. Philip Antwi-Agyei is a Professor and the Director, Office of Grants and Research at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. As a Commonwealth Scholar, Prof. Antwi-Agyei obtained his PhD from the University of Leeds, United Kingdom in 2013. (more…)

Dr George Manful

Environment And Sustainability - Thematic Chair
Dr. Manful is a seasoned environmentalist and climate change expert with international experience. He holds a BSc Hons (Chemistry); MSc (Environmental Science) MSc (Pedology), PhD (Environmental Technology) (more…)

Dr. Gideon Ofosu-Peasah

Thematic Fellow
Dr. Gideon Ofosu-Peasah is an Energy Economist and Extractives Analyst with a strong background in natural resource governance, policy analysis, and investigative research. His expertise spans the intersections of energy, climate finance, extractive sector governance, (more…)

Dr. Joseph Kow Essandoh-Yeddu

Thematic Fellow
Dr. Joseph Kow Essandoh-Yeddu is a highly experienced Energy Expert from Ghana, with extensive expertise in Sustainable Energy Planning, Climate Change negotiations, and Policy Development. He has over three (3) decades of experience, having served as the (more…)

Philip Acquah

Thematic Fellow
Philip Acquah is a seasoned Chemical and Environmental Engineer with expertise in environment, energy, and climate change. His specialization includes greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction, industrial energy efficiency, (more…)

Mr. Bernard Joe Appeah

GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP, INTEGRITY AND MANAGEMENT - Thematic Chair
Mr. Bernard Joe Appeah is the founder, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Consultant for Pentax Management Consultancy Services Limited; now on Retirement. He presently engages in Evangelism and Discipleship, Christian Leaders Training, (more…)

Mr. James Kwesi Addison

Thematic Fellow
Mr. James Kwesi Addison is Ghana’s first Internationally qualified Emotional Intelligence Master Coach. His training was facilitated by the EQ Development Group on behalf of the Multi-Health Systems Incorporated, Canada. James (more…)

Dr. Emmanuel Dei-Tumi

Thematic Fellow
Dr. Emmanuel Dei-Tumi is one of Africa’s most respected Authors, Strategic Thinker, a Leadership Strategist, Corporate Trainer, Keynote Speaker, and a Motivational Teacher who speaks frequently on Contemporary Management, (more…)

Mr. Godwin Agyare-Abisah

Thematic Fellow
Mr. Godwin Agyare-Abisah holds a Masters’ Degree in Financial Management from the St Clement’s University (UK). He is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana with over ten (10) years post (more…)

Dr. Kwame Acquaah

Thematic Fellow
Dr. Kwame Acquaah is a dynamic leader, Entrepreneur, and Community Advocate focused on Youth Empowerment and Sustainable Development. He serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DIDIA Farms (Ghana) Ltd and President & Founder of Trans-Atlantic (more…)

Rev. Mrs. Gladys Frimpong-Manso

WOMEN, YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND GENDER - Thematic Chair
Rev. Mrs. Gladys Frimpong-Manso is an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, responsible, and hard-working person. She holds a degree in Theology and is an adjunct lecturer at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. She is a women’s leader and an author, (more…)

Mr Frank Papa Kwabena Kumi

Thematic Fellow
Frank Papa Kwabena Kumi has carved a niche within the human development and system improvement spectrum, emphasizing potential awareness, talent coaching and optimization, development leadership, institutional renewal, social (more…)

Rev. Mrs. Comfort A. Wilson-Marfo

Thematic Fellow
Rev. Mrs. Comfort A. Wilson-Marfo is an ordained minister of the Assemblies of God, Ghana and hails from Begoro in the Fanteakwa District of the Eastern Region of Ghana. She is the Associate Pastor in charge of the Children's Ministry of the (more…)

Afia Nyarko Boakye (Phd)

Thematic Fellow
Afia Nyarko Boakye is a distinguished Senior Lecturer in Ghana Communication Technology University, with speciality in Human Resource Management and Entrepreneurship. She holds a PhD in Business Administration from Open University (more…)

Madam Gloria Laryea

Thematic Fellow
Gloria Laryea is a Christian and a strong believer of God, His infinite mercy and grace toward men, and also an advocate for the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in settling disputes for stronger and harmonious societies. (more…)

Prof. Ellis Owusu-Dabo

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND HEALTH - Thematic Chair
Prof. Ellis Owusu-Dabo is a Public Health Physician, Consultant Research Scientist and Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi. As a Professor of Epidemiology and Global Health, his area of (more…)

Dr. Samuel Nkansah Darko

Thematic Fellow
Dr. Samuel Nkansah Darko has a broad background in biochemistry, with specific training in the chemical pathology of metabolic syndromes. His expertise is in type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension research in both hospital and community-based (more…)

Rev. Dr. David Nenyi Ampah-Bennin

MEDIA, SECURITY AND CYBER SECURITY - Themattic Chair
Rev. Dr. David Nenyi Ampah-Bennin is a Commissioner of Police (COP) and an ordained minister. He has a passion to reach the unreached for Christ by holding crusades, especially in rural areas where it is difficult to get access to good Christian materials, (more…)

RTD COP Samuel Monney

Thematic Fellow
COP Samuel Monney retired, is a graduate of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, where he obtained B. Sc. (Hons) Building Technology in 1989. He also holds M. Sc. Construction Project Management from the same university (more…)

Dr. Affail Monney

Thematic Fellow
Dr. Affail Monney is a distinguished Journalist, Media Consultant, and Communications Strategist with over four (4) decades of experience in Broadcasting, Media Leadership, and Public Advocacy. As the CEO and Founder of RAM Media Consult (more…)

Dr. Prince Kofi Kludjeson

ICT AND CYBER SECURITY - Thematic Chair
Dr. Prince Kofi Kludjeson is the Executive Chairman and President of Kludjeson International Limited (KIL), a holding company for the following subsidiaries: GIHOC Electronics, which manufactures Akasanoma Electronics, CELLTEL Network Limited, (more…)

Rev. Dr. Kwame Bismark Bansah

MINISTRY AND THEOLOGY - Thematic Chair
Rev. Dr. Kwame Bismark Bansah, a Ghanaian national, is an experienced theologian, educator, and pastor with over 30 years of ministry and teaching experience. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Pan Africa Theological Seminary in (more…)