Nyansapo College

Nyansapo College is a postgraduate institution in Accra, Ghana, established as an offspring of the Institute of Diplomatic Practice and Development Policies (I-2DP). It was set up specifically to build the capacity of African officials, training more knowledgeable and confident practitioners to accelerate Africa's progress towards sustainable development and integration into the global system.

African academics and leading practitioners in International Development Cooperation, together with recognised friends of Africa in that field, make up its teaching community. The College provides specialised knowledge and skills for African envoys and officials in the public and private sectors who handle the international relations of their organisations, as well as representatives of civil society organisations who represent their countries and organisations at international meetings.

Its flagship programme is the MA in International Relations and Development (MAIRD), an intensive one-year master's programme in International Relations, especially International Economic Relations, with a focus on International Development Cooperation. The curriculum is taught in a hands-on manner through group work on case studies, collective project building, colloquiums, simulation exercises, field trips and Grand Lectures by local and visiting dignitaries.

The College is led by Ambassador James Victor Gbeho (President), Dr. Mrs. Mary Chinery-Hesse (Vice President) and Professor Victor Essien (Rector). Its vision is to be the institution of choice for capacity building of African diplomats and other public and private sector officials.

The College is in a quiet neighbourhood in the suburb of East Legon, Accra. Nyansapo House is a well serviced building that meets Ministry of Health requirements and Public Safety Standards. Classes are held in the evenings and on Saturdays, which suits working officials.