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College of Sustainable Transformation and Development
Student Brochure, 1st edition
© COSTrAD 2017
All rights reserved. Publications of the College of Sustainable
Transformation and Development are available online or can be
requested from the College of Sustainable Transformation and
Development Secretariat, P. O. Box CT4467, Accra, Ghana.
Printed in Ghana.
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table of contents
ABOUT COSTrAD & INSTITUTES 1
MISSION 2
COLLEGE & INSTITUTES 3
College of Sustainable Transformation and Development 4-5
Family Development Institute 6-7
Mindset Transformation Institute 8
Institute of Arts, Sports and Culture 9
Institute of Governance and Public Policy 10
Institute of Economic Affairs 11
Futuristic Institute of Revolutionary Science and Technology 12
Media of Communication Institute 13
Education, Training and Development Institute 14
FACULTY PROFILE 15
Abu Bako 16
Wilhelmina J. Kalu 17
George A. Asare 18
Sam Ndoga 19
Talatu Bako 20
Vincent C. Anigbogu 21
Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili 22
Jürg Löliger 23
Solomon Appiah 24
VISITING FACULTY 25
PICTURES 26-33
INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS 32
Student Identity Card 32
Protocol And Hospitality 34
Catering 36
Alumni 38
ABOUT HOST COUNTRY: GHANA 40
Getting Around 43
Automobile Rental 43
Visa 43
Cuisine 44
Climate 45
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ABOUT
COSTrAD &
INSTITUTES
1
MISSION
“
To raise and develop generations of
transformational leaders, equipped to
bring systemic and sustainable change,
to every sphere of society.
OBJECTIVES
To raise and transform leaders who will be ready
and able to effectively influence and impact their
various organizations and nations holistically and
with integrity.
02 FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
INSTITUTE
03 MINDSET TRANSFORMATION
INSTITUTE
INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE
05 AND PUBLIC POLICY
06 INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC
AFFAIRS
FUTURISTIC INSTITUTE OF
07 REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY
08 MEDIA OF COMMUNICATION
INSTITUTE
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Seeing the invisible, hearing the
inaudible, touching the intangible,
perceiving the imperceptible and
doing the seemingly impossible
COLLEGE OF SUSTAINABLE
TRANSFORMATION AND
DEVELOPMENT (COSTrAD)
Higher Education was primarily
developed with theology as the
queen of the sciences whereby
students first studied theology and
thereafter any other discipline. Al-
most all universities were Christian
with the study of God providing
the necessary equilibrium for per-
sonal and professional equilibrium.
The original vision was lost through
secularization and specializations
of the faculties as we know them
now where theology is at the pe-
riphery of university academic
agenda. The results are telling as
the attained sophistication and
advancements have not always
brought about the humanization
of life. In some cases, although
not out rightly admitted to, institu-
tions of higher learning have sim-
ply been ineffective in producing
disruptive technologies and inno-
vative agents. Paradoxically, no-
table success stories have come
from dropouts!
4
The College of Sustainable Transfor-
mation and Development (COS-
TrAD) represents a novel idea of
preparing students in situ in order
to maximize the direct transfer-
ence of learned lessons into real
life situations. With an emphasis
on the eight spheres of influence
in society, the rationale is that
if champions / transformational
leaders are produced in a sustain-
able fashion to spearhead these
sectors, then the coveted transfor-
mation and development will be
inevitable. The modular approach
allows students to disrupt their lives
minimally and at the same time
to bring from across the world ex-
perts in the stated fields to facili-
tate the learning experience and
to supervise research projects. In
so doing, a multi-disciplinary learn-
ing environment is achieved, the
interchange between students of
various backgrounds is equally re-
alized in creating an enriching en-
vironment for personal input and
advancement.
COSTrAD curriculum spans all sub-
jects taught in all 8 institutes.
A certificate of attendance is giv-
en for satisfactory attendance and
completion of each institute.
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Family is the bedrock of
society. Stronger families lead to
stronger societies
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
INSTITUTE (FDI)
The family as the basic unit of so-
ciety has far reaching implications
on individual bent and ultimately
on national stability in all respects.
Social sciences have lost the pri-
macy of the family as the building
block for life. This Institute is de-
signed to restore the foundational
nature of family life for personal
and professional equilibrium as di-
rect catalysts for nation building.
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At present over 60 percent of the
population of Africa are 24 years
old and younger. This youth bulge
can be a dividend for the conti-
nent and not a challenge but for
this to be a reality, nations within
this region should understand how
to maximize this demographic. In
the global west the situation is re-
versed with more aging popula-
tions. Whatever predicament one
finds themselves in, there are ways
to win at the end of the day. For
the above reasons, this particular
institute also covers the following
subjects:
• Foundations for brain
architecture in early childhood
• Early childhood development
• Developing children into sons
• Strategic, innovative and
effective child development
systems
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Our mind-sets frame our
perceived realities
MINDSET TRANSFORMATION
INSTITUTE (MTI)
All behavior follows the dictates of
the mind. As a person thinks so is
he or she. This institute explores the
pillars that govern beliefs systems,
conditioning through cultural ex-
periences and critical events. The
brain architecture in relation to
processing, conscience and dis-
position with the view to deliberat-
ing on transformational injunctions
and exercises towards a Kingdom
mindset is a key component of the
presentation which includes the
following:
• 12 Gates of the Soul
• Pillars that govern belief
system
• Transformational thinking,
systems and patterns
• Transformational community
and impartation
• Nation building
• Brain architecture and
transformation
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Creative economies contribute
immensely to global development
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Leadership is Cause;
All other is Effect
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Resources exist to be managed
for the good of humanity
11
Science is nothing more than a
refinement of everyday thinking - Einsten
FUTURISTIC INSTITUTE OF
REVOLUTIONARY SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY (FIRST)
We live in an age described as
the information age. Information
is now more expensive than pre-
cious metals. Each day discoveries
and advances are being made by
science and technology. The right
understanding and application of
science and technology can rev-
olutionize lives and societies.
12
The Media is referred to as the fourth
branch of government
MEDIA OF COMMUNICATION
INSTITUTE (MOCI)
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True Education, not literacy and
numeracy, leads to real
transformation and development
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FACULTY
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ABU BAKO
FOUNDING PRESIDENT
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WILHELMINA
J. KALU
FACULTY
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GEORGE A. ASARE
FACULTY
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SAM NDOGA
FACULTY
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TALATU BAKO
FACULTY
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VINCENT C.
ANIGBOGU
FACULTY
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OBIAGELI “OBY”
EZEKWESILI
FACULTY
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SOLOMON
APPIAH
FACULTY
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VISITING FACULTY
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From L - R,
Prof. Ndoga, Prof. Kalu &
Mrs. Hajar
Course Participants
Course Participants and
and
Faculty in
Faculty infront
front of
Parliament (Ghana)
Parliament (Ghana)
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Dr. Abu
Dr. Abu Bako
Bako teaching
teaching at
at the
the
Institute of Governane
Institute of Governance and
Public
Public Policy (IGPP)
Policy (IGPP)
Faculty
Facultyand
and
Academic
AcademicRegistrar
Registrar
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INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS
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replacement for a little fee. The
ID card has a validity date. It be-
comes invalid after the institute.
33
Students are expected to pay full
fees before or during registration.
Fees are paid through the banking
system as indicated on the web-
site. An account number is issued
to students who have been ac-
cepted into a programme. Cash
payments are also allowed where
there is difficulty in e-payments.
Fees will be reviewed from time to
time. Fees are paid before com-
mencement of programme. Stu-
dents will receive receipts of pay-
ments. Students in need of hotel
accommodation will choose from
the list given.
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sightseeing within Accra, the capi-
tal of Ghana and host family place-
ment.
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CATERING
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lunch pack on every training day.
Students provide their own meals
on non-training days and their din-
ner on training days.
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ALUMNI
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modores, ambassadors of nations,
media practitioners, healthcare
professionals, clergymen and
women, musicians and many
more.
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About Host Country: Ghana
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Ghana is located on the Gulf of
Guinea, only a few degrees north
of the Equator. The coastline is
mostly a low, sandy shore backed
by plains and scrub and intersect-
ed by several rivers and streams.
A tropical rain forest belt, bro-
ken by heavily forested hills and
many streams and rivers, extends
northward from the shore. North
of this belt, the land is covered by
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low bush, park-like savanna, and
grassy plains.
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Getting Around
Automobile Rental
Visa
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do not require visas to come into
Ghana.
Cuisine
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Shito is a favorite condiment!
Climate
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causing hot days and cool nights
in the north. Its effects being felt in
the south in January. For most ar-
eas, temperatures are highest in
March and lowest in August.
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