Emmanuel Akwetey Explained

Emmanuel Akwetey
Birth Date:Accra, Ghana.
Alma Mater:University of Ghana
Occupation:Political and governance analyst
Awards:US Embassy Martin Luther King Jr. Award for Peace and Social Justice.

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

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. 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. He obtained a doctorate degree in International Politics and Development at the University of Stockholm, Sweden.

Career

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

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dr Emmanuel Akwetey; The little truant boy now holds a Ph.D. 2020-12-08. Graphic Online. en-gb.
  2. Web site: Akwetey, Were You Hearing Voices or What?. 2020-12-08. Modern Ghana. en.
  3. Web site: Dr Emmanuel Akwetey, Executive Director of the Institute of Democratic Governance. 2020-12-08. Pink 96.9 fm. en-US.
  4. Web site: Alleged prevention of French-speaking voters from registering must be investigated - Emmanuel Akwetey. 2020-12-08. MyJoyOnline.com. en-US.
  5. Web site: GHANA. 2020-12-08. www.pdaghana.com. en-gb.
  6. Web site: 2019-08-08. Akwetey: Let's promote peace, stability through dialogue. 2020-12-08. Ghanaian Times. en.
  7. Web site: I expect food shortage in Ghana but strong agric sector can rescue us – Akwetey. Leap4fnssa. 2020-12-08. en-US.
  8. Web site: 2020-08-10. I expect food shortage in Ghana but strong agric can rescue us - Akwetey. 2020-12-08. Hot News Africa. en-US. 2021-01-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20210114045811/https://hotnewsafrica.com/i-expect-food-shortage-in-ghana-but-strong-agric-can-rescue-us-akwetey/. dead.
  9. Web site: Acheampong. Kwame. 2018-10-22. Show us results for your 110 ministers – IDEG to Akufo-Addo. 2020-12-08. Starr Fm. en-US.
  10. Web site: 2020-10-14. 'Ghana not punishing corrupt officials enough' – Akwetey. 2020-12-09. www.ghanaweb.com. en.
  11. Web site: 2017-08-03. IDEG boss gets appointment. 2020-12-08. www.ghanaweb.com. en.
  12. Web site: 2017-08-04. ED Of IDEG Appointed As Board Member Of MFARI. 2020-12-09. News Ghana. en-US.
  13. Web site: Adjorlolo. Ruth Abla. US recognises Dr Akwetey for promoting Luther King's legacy. 2020-12-08. www.gbcghana.com. en.