Emmanuel Akwetey

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Emmanuel Akwetey
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Born Accra, Ghana.
Alma mater University of Ghana
Occupation(s)Political and governance expert.
Notable work
  • Akwetey is one of the 13 Advisory Board members of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration.
  • He is the Executive Director for the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG).
Awards
  • US Embassy Martin Luther King Jr. Award for Peace and Social Justice.

Emmanuel Akwetey is a Ghanaian political and governance expert. [1] He is the Executive Director for the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG). [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

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Akwetey is one of the 13 Advisory Board members of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration. [11] [12]

Early life and education

Akwetey was born in Accra, Ghana. [1] He started his secondary education at Labone Senior High School but completed in Accra Academy. In 1979, he gained admission into the University of Ghana, Legon, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Literature. [1] He obtained a doctorate degree in International Politics and Development at the University of Stockholm, Sweden. [1]

Career

Akwetey was a lecturer at the University of Stockholm, Sweden. [1] He founded the Institute of Democratic Governance (IDEG) in 2000 and he is the Executive Director. [1]

In February 2015, Akwetey received the US Embassy Martin Luther King Jr. Award for Peace and Social Justice. [13]

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  4. ↑ "Alleged prevention of French-speaking voters from registering must be investigated - Emmanuel Akwetey". MyJoyOnline.com. Retrieved 2020-12-08.
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  6. ↑ "Akwetey: Let's promote peace, stability through dialogue". Ghanaian Times. 2019-08-08. Retrieved 2020-12-08.
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  9. ↑ Acheampong, Kwame (2018-10-22). "Show us results for your 110 ministers – IDEG to Akufo-Addo". Starr Fm. Retrieved 2020-12-08.
  10. ↑ "'Ghana not punishing corrupt officials enough' – Akwetey". www.ghanaweb.com. 2020-10-14. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  11. ↑ "IDEG boss gets appointment". www.ghanaweb.com. 2017-08-03. Retrieved 2020-12-08.
  12. ↑ "ED Of IDEG Appointed As Board Member Of MFARI". News Ghana. 2017-08-04. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
  13. ↑ Adjorlolo, Ruth Abla. "US recognises Dr Akwetey for promoting Luther King's legacy". www.gbcghana.com. Retrieved 2020-12-08.
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