Africa Innovation & Development Academy
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Event · 02 Nov 2026
The Africa Innovation & Development Academy (AIDA) advertised a Zoom seminar titled “Research in the Age of AI”, featuring Dr. Seth Antwi Asiamah, for 24 October 2026 at 8 p.m. UK time. The seminar focused on the opportunities, challenges and best practices of using AI in research, including improving productivity, addressing ethical concerns and supporting meaningful development.
01 / WHO WE ARE
Africa Innovation & Development Academy brings together curious minds, communities, institutions and decision makers to address the questions that shape Ghana’s economic future.
Meet the academy →We turn rigorous research into clear, useful insight that informs decisions.
We make room for local knowledge, lived experience and diverse voices.
We convene, test and connect ideas to create meaningful change.
MEET OUR FOUNDER
Founder · Africa Innovation & Development Academy
Dr. Seth Antwi Asiamah is an Economist, Researcher and Educationist with experience in higher education, quantitative research and applied economic analysis.
He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Lincoln, United Kingdom, an MSc in International Business Economics, a BSc in Economics and Entrepreneurship, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Mathematics).
Explore our governance and team →OUR PEOPLE
Experience in project delivery, research and innovation.
Project Manager
Jacob Diameh is an accomplished strategic leader, project management professional, researcher, entrepreneur, lecturer and community leader.
Chairperson
Dr Christian Agyapong Sarfo is a scholar of entrepreneurship, strategy and innovation, with research interests spanning entrepreneurial ecosystems, organisational learning, innovation, sustainability, and the growth and resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises. He is a Lecturer in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Lincoln International Business School, University of Lincoln, UK, and holds a PhD in Strategic Management from the University of Otago, New Zealand.
Christian's research has been published in internationally recognised journals including Entrepreneurship & Regional Development, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Journal of Small Business Management, International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research, Journal of Technology Transfer, among others. His work frequently examines how organisations and entrepreneurs navigate resource constraints, institutional complexity, uncertainty, and changing competitive environments.
Beyond his research, Christian is actively involved in building and supporting scholarly communities. He serves as an Associate Editor of Strategic Change, sits on several editorial and advisory boards, and is a member of the British Academy of Management Peer Review College. He also serves as Track Chair for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Academy of Management Ghana and supervises doctoral researchers at both PhD and DBA levels.
Having studied and worked across Africa, Asia, Europe and Australasia, Christian brings an international perspective to academic collaboration. He is particularly committed to creating inclusive scholarly communities, facilitating meaningful research partnerships, supporting emerging scholars, and connecting rigorous academic research with societal and organisational challenges.
AIDA PERSPECTIVE GHANA
Evidence gives us clarity. Dialogue gives us direction. Impact gives us purpose.
How AIDA works →02 / WHAT WE DO
We work at the intersection of research, innovation and public dialogue where lasting economic transformation begins.
AIDA RESEARCH
Independent analysis on the economic, social and institutional challenges shaping Ghana and the wider continent.
View research papers →AIDA DIALOGUES
Inclusive spaces where citizens, experts and leaders can exchange ideas and build common ground.
Explore events & dialogues →AIDA IMPACT
Practical initiatives, partnerships and capacity building designed to turn insight into lasting impact.
Explore projects & impact →03 / OUR APPROACH
The strongest solutions are built with people, not simply for them. That is why AIDA connects perspectives across sectors and generations.
Start with the realities, assets and ambitions already present in communities.
Use research and dialogue to challenge assumptions and reveal opportunity.
Build partnerships that carry promising ideas into lasting impact.
THE NEXT CHAPTER STARTS TOGETHER
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