Meet KNUST's Grace Asante who is Ghana’s first female Professor of Economics

In a significant milestone for academia in Ghana, Professor Grace Nkansa Asante of the Department of Economics at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has achieved a historic feat by being promoted to the position of full Professor of Economics.

With a distinguished career spanning close to two decades in the field of teaching, Professor Nkansa Asante has cemented her reputation as a leading authority in Economic Policy Analysis, Monetary Economics, and Financial Economics.

Nkansa Asante served as the Head of the Department of Economics at KNUST from 2019 to 2022.

In addition to her academic responsibilities, Professor Nkansa Asante also serves as a Visiting Lecturer at the Joint Facility for Electives (JFE) of the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), further demonstrating her commitment to advancing economic education and research on the continent.

Professor Nkansa Asante boasts an impressive educational background, holding a Bachelor’s and PhD in Economics from KNUST, as well as a master’s degree from the University of Ghana Legon.

Beyond her contributions to academia, Professor Nkansa Asante is also deeply engaged in public service and spiritual leadership.

In her personal life, Professor Nkansa Asante finds joy in teaching, spending time with children, and engaging in spiritual activities.