Team
Board of Trustees
IVOR AGYEMAN – DUAH
IVOR AGYEMAN – DUAH
Ivor Agyeman-Duah
He is the founder and Director of the Centre for Intellectual Renewal, a Public Policy organization in Ghana. He holds an MA degree from the University of Wales, an MSc in Economic Development from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London and an MSc in the History of International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
From 2009 to 2014, he was special advisor to President John Agyekum Kufuor on international development cooperation, and in this capacity worked with the World Food Programme in Kenya and Ethiopia and the Geneva-based international peacebuilding organization Interpeace. He has done work for the World Bank and World Bank Institute in Washington, DC. Agyeman-Duah was formerly head of Public Affairs at the Ghana Embassy in Washington, DC, and later Culture and Communication Advisor at the Ghana High Commission in London, and has been a consulting fellow of the African Center for Economic Transformation. He has also held fellowships at the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research at Harvard University and been a Hilary and Trinity resident scholar at Exeter College, Oxford.
Also active in literary and cultural fields, Agyeman-Duah has written or edited many publications, including 2014’s Crucible of the Ages: Essays in Honour of Wole Soyinka at 80, a book described as “a timely volume with majestic, priceless and supreme intellectual importance”, featuring contributors including Ngugi wa Thiong’o, Nadine Gordimer, Margaret Busby, Toni Morrison, Ama Ata Aidoo, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Kwame Anthony Appiah, Ali Mazrui, Derek Walcott, Atukwei Okai, Cameron Duodu, Toyin Falola, Osei Tutu II (king of Asante), John Mahama and Thabo Mbeki. Agyeman-Duah serves as Development Policy Advisor for the Lagos-based Lumina Foundation,[6] which established the Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature in Africa, and he was the 2014–15 Chair of the Literature Jury of the Millennium Excellence Foundation.[3]
He wrote, co-directed and produced two television documentary films – Yaa Asantewaa: The Exile of King Prempeh and the Heroism of an African Queen, premiered in Ghana in 2001, and The Return of a King to Seychelles, which was shown at Chatham House in 2015. Agyeman-Duah was also historical consultant to Margaret Busby‘s 2001 theatrical production about Yaa Asantewaa (Yaa Asantewaa – Warrior Queen).
DR. KWAME AMOAH BAAH – NUAKOH
DR. KWAME AMOAH BAAH – NUAKOH
Dr Kwame Baah – Nuakoh is currently the General Manager in Charge of Strategy and Investment at the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation. Prior to the appointment he was the Head, Strategic Planning, Research & Corporate Affairs at the Consolidate Bank Ghana (CBG).
He lectured at both the Graduate and Undergraduate levels at the Economics Department of University of Ghana for 12 years. He holds a PhD from the University of Stirling, an MPhil and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics from the University of Ghana, and is also an alumnus of Harvard University (USA). He has over 17 years of research experience and consulted on Macroeconomics for the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC).
As a communications specialist, Dr. Baah – Nuakoh has over 20 years working experience in the media, having worked in various capacities as Host of several Radio and Television Talk Shows, as well as Media and International Relations Manager of Kumasi Asante Kotoko SC Ltd. The only Ghanaian member of the Chartered Institute for Management of Sport and Physical Activity – UK (CIMPSA), Dr. Baah – Nuakoh is a member of the Board of Directors of both Finasport Limited and Football Trust Limited. He is also the Chairman of the Ghana Football Association committee on Club licensing.
PATIENCE LARTEY
PATIENCE LARTEY
Ms Patience Lartey is the Executive Director of the Coastal Network Foundation based in Prampram in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. As someone who is passionate about the wellbeing of humanity, she has worked on various projects aimed at bringing the much needed relief to the deprived across the country.
Over the last three decades, Ms Lartey has worked as a Community and Corporate Relations Person in Project Management, CSR Management in the Banking, and the Oil & Gas sector.
She is currently the Deputy Manager in Charge of Occupational Health at the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC). Prior to this, she was Deputy Manager and Head of Social Performance and Local Content at GNPC. As part of her managerial roles, she previously headed the Environment and Social Amenities Unit at the GNPC Foundation and doubled as the Board Secretary.
In 2015, Ms Lartey joined The Royal Bank (now Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited) where she was Administrator of the Royal Bank Foundation. She also worked as Senior Production Manager at Affiliated Computer Services, a Fortune 500 Company.
She holds a Master of Arts in Ministry from the Trinity Theological Seminary (Legon 2015), Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management from the Methodist University College (July 2010), and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Marketing Management from the University of Ghana, Legon (2006). She is an accredited member of the Institute of Public Relations. In 2018 she participated in a course in Dubai UAE organsied by Petronomics Limited under the theme “Engagement and Negotiation Strategy in Community Relations”. In the same year, she participated in a Brokering Multi Stakeholder Partnerships programme in the USA organized by Partnership Brokers Association USA.
Senior Fellows and Senior Policy Advisors
ABDUL-FATAHI ADAM
(SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR)
IVOR AGYEMAN – DUAH
ABDUL-FATAHI ADAM
Abdul-Fatahi Adam is a highly accomplished international health and development specialist with extensive expertise in health systems strengthening, global health financing, and policy advocacy. With over a decade of experience in international diplomacy and public health, he has driven impactful strategic health initiatives in Ghana, Sierra Leone, and beyond, playing critical roles in shaping healthcare delivery, optimizing financial strategies, and advancing sustainable health solutions. His work spans international relations, reproductive health, capacity building, and environmental sustainability—leveraging strategic partnerships to create long-lasting systemic change.
Currently serving as a Senior Program Analyst at Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), Abdul-Fatahi successfully led efforts to establish CHAI’s Northern Program Office, reinforcing health financing structures and expanding programmatic impact in underserved regions. His leadership has been pivotal in mobilizing resources, strengthening health governance, and collaborating with key stakeholders to improve healthcare accessibility and efficiency. Prior to CHAI, he held key roles at Chemonics International, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), and Global Communities, where he led multimillion-dollar public health initiatives, advised on national health financing strategies, and secured funding for critical health programs in Ghana.
As a seasoned researcher and policy analyst, Abdul-Fatahi has provided evidence-based insights on health financing, governance, and global health security, influencing high-level decision-making. His ability to engage effectively with government agencies, donors, and international organizations has facilitated cross-sectoral collaborations to advance health equity.
He is currently pursuing a PhD in Health System Management from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, building on his extensive academic background. He holds a Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), a Master of Public Health from the University of South Wales, and a Master of Science in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). His diverse academic background, combined with his hands-on leadership in global health programs, positions him as a strategic force in international health diplomacy and development.
Passionate about project management and health logistics, Abdul-Fatahi is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), a member of the Project Management Institute-Ghana Chapter and also a member of the International Association of Public Health Logisticians (IAPHL). Being interested in advocacy, capacity building, and sustainable policy solutions, Abdul-Fatahi remains committed to strengthening healthcare systems, influencing policy reforms, and driving innovative health interventions that empower communities and improve lives across Africa.
Management Team
JOSEPH BOATENG
(EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
IVOR AGYEMAN – DUAH
Joseph Boateng is the Executive Director of the African Centre for International Relations. He is an International Relations and Communications Specialist with over 15 years working experience in Banking, Project Management, and the Oil & Gas sector. He has worked with the British Council, OMNIBSCI, Consolidate Bank Ghana and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC).
In 2007, Joseph was the Project Consultant for FIRST MAGAZINE – UK when the company was accredited by the Government of Ghana to produce and publish the African Union Official event magazine when the Head of States met in Accra. Still working as Project Consultant for FIRST Magazine, he coordinated the publication of the Official Ghana Report for the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Conference Official Magazine. In 2011 he was involved in a groundbreaking documentary on the Economic History of Ghana. He is a member of the Ghana Journalist Association, Institute of Public Relations – Ghana, Chartered Institute of Marketing – Ghana.
Articles to his credit include: Creating Competitive Advantage…. Lessons for Strategic Thinkers published in Ghana’s leading tabloid The Daily Graphic October 29th & 30th 2009 Edition; The Impact of Celebrity Endorsement….. The case of Tiger Woods Graphic Business; January 19-25 Edition, Republished in The Business Times & Financial Times; Green Marketing – People, Profits and the Planet published in the Business and Financial Times Issue 1361 March 05, 2012. Republished in Business & Finance Magazine.
He Holds an LLB from the University of London – UK, an MA in International Relations and Diplomacy from GIMPA – Ghana, Executive MBA from the University of Ghana and a BA in Psychology with Philosophy also from the University of Ghana. He is currently a PhD student in International Law at the Philippine Christian University in the Philippines.
SHADRACH BAA-NAA KUNDI
(DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & RESEARCH)
IVOR AGYEMAN – DUAH
Shadrach Baa-Naa Kundi is an International Relations Analyst with a strong passion for environmental policy implementation. His research efforts focus on climate change financing in Africa, recognizing the urgent need for sustainable solutions in the region while having a dynamic tool set for international affairs among African states.
In 2022, he worked as a Research and Teaching Assistant at the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana where he demonstrated his dedication to expanding knowledge and assisting students in their educational pursuits. Shadrach has valuable research experience from the Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER) University of Ghana. With a particular focus on Africa affairs, he aims to contribute to the development and implementation of strategies that foster sustained growth and progress in the region.
Shadrach’s combination of academic excellence, research proficiency, and genuine concern for Africa’s relations with the rest of the world positions him as a promising and dedicated individual ready to tackle the challenges in Africa and advocate for sustainable development in Africa.
He holds a Masters of Arts (MA) in International Affairs from the Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy (LECIAD) and a BA in Political Science from the University of Ghana, Legon.