The Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) of the Embassy of Israel to Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone, Mr. Aviel Avraham, accompanied by the MASHAV Coordinator, Ms. Perpetua Mills Annorbah-Sarpei, has paid a courtesy visit on the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Prof. John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor, on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, to explore pathways for academic cooperation and institutional collaboration.
The engagement formed part of UPSA’s ongoing drive to expand high-impact international partnerships that strengthen teaching and learning, deepen innovation, and broaden professional development opportunities for students and faculty.
Welcoming the delegation, Prof. John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor reaffirmed UPSA’s commitment to partnerships that are anchored in mutual value, knowledge exchange, and long-term institutional benefit.
He noted that while student mobility arrangements often remain largely one-directional, there is a growing opportunity, and responsibility, to position Ghana as a compelling destination for global learners.
“International exchange must be a two-way bridge,” the Vice-Chancellor underscored, adding that UPSA remains keen on arrangements that attract international students into Ghana’s academic environment, while also sustaining and expanding faculty exchange programmes that have proven to be consistently impactful.
Discussions further highlighted the role of higher education in shaping global perspectives and addressing misconceptions through scholarly engagement.
The Vice-Chancellor emphasised that academic collaboration provides a practical and sustainable avenue for strengthening international relationships, particularly when it is framed around shared priorities and complementary expertise rather than dependency.
The meeting also explored potential areas of cooperation, including faculty exchanges, innovation and entrepreneurship development, and the possible engagement of Israeli experts in information technology and related disciplines.
Prof. Mawutor shared insights into UPSA’s evolving academic structure and professional focus, noting the University’s strong heritage in business education and its growing interest in communication and information technology programmes.
On his part, Mr. Avraham reiterated the Embassy’s readiness to support academic collaboration by facilitating linkages between UPSA and relevant Israeli institutions, particularly within areas that advance skills development, innovation, and applied learning.
Both parties acknowledged the longstanding relationship between Ghana and Israel and expressed optimism about strengthening that cooperation through education and capacity-building initiatives.
The visit concluded with a shared commitment to sustain engagement and identify practical next steps towards initiatives that expand knowledge exchange, innovation, and professional competence for the benefit of the UPSA community.
