Ghana
Expanding Skill Sets to Enhance Effectiveness in Ghana
Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana (EPL Ghana) selects recent high-achieving graduates for a two-year Fellowship program that introduces them to the Ghanaian civil service. Since launching in 2018, the program has provided Fellows with public sector positions and rigorous training to develop transferable professional skills. During the two years, Fellows receive guidance from mentors and opportunities for career development and advancement.
The Ghana program celebrated several milestones in 2022. The Fellowship graduated its third cohort, placing 16 accomplished professionals in full-time civil service placements across 10 ministries. These alumni joined the Emerging Public Leaders Alumni Network (EPLAN), where they will continue to deepen their relationships across fields with other public service professionals. Cohort four Fellows have also progressed in their civil service journey. After finishing the program’s national service requirements for recent graduates, they move on to full-time positions as Ghana Civil Service professionals.
Throughout the year, EPL Ghana invested in educational opportunities for Fellows to expand their skill set. The program hosted quarterly knowledge gatherings, regular Leadership Gatherings — speaking engagements with high-level leaders in the public and private sectors — and Fellows and alumni participated in four “By the Fireside” chats, achieving learning from other development programs in Ghana. Fellows also engaged in the program’s Deep Dive trainings, two-day intensive sessions facilitated by an expert in a chosen topic.
Ghana’s Fellows are not only increasing accountability and efficiency at the government level, they are also giving back to their communities. In partnership with the Ngleshie Amanfro Senior High School, the program's fourth cohort launched the EPL Ghana Career and Entrepreneurial Drive 2.0 project, attracting 500 final-year students. The Fellows coordinated and facilitated informative sessions covering scholarship opportunities, practical entrepreneurial breakout sessions, and opportunities in social media monetization.
EPL Ghana has also continued efforts to increase the percentage of women in Ghana’s civil service and achieve gender equity within government, with the fourth cohort of fellows achieving 50/50 gender parity. The program fosters a sense of community within the Fellowship by sponsoring an affinity group for women and also establishes a strong support system for women in government through a robust mentorship program.
Introducing Juliet Amoah
Juliet Amoah serves as the Country Director for Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana, having assumed the role in 2022. She is responsible for strategic development and programmatic leadership.
She has decades of experience as a development specialist, mentor, and business coach for multicultural organizations. Juliet has led in the delivery of projects in education, governance, science and innovations, and the creative industries. The core of Juliet’s career has focused on forging partnerships and collaborations that engage public, private and third-sector counterparts to contribute to the delivery of sustainable solutions for communities spanning three continents: Africa, the Americas and Europe.
In 2022, Juliet embarked on a trip to Mombasa, Kenya, to participate in the African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM) conference with other members of Emerging Public Leaders. During the conference, Juliet shared the accomplishments of EPL Ghana’s initiatives aimed at educating, training, and mentoring the next generation of civil servants in Ghana.
In October, Juliet participated in the Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2022 conference hosted by UNESCO and the Government of Nigeria, where she shared insights and ideas with cross-disciplinary and pan-African partners on the significance of media and information literacy in promoting good governance.
Fellows and Alumni
Upon graduation from the Fellowship, EPL Ghana Fellows joined the Emerging Public Leaders Alumni Network (EPLAN), which was launched in 2021 to serve as a network of ethical public servants committed to excellence and acting as catalysts to drive systemic change in Ghana’s public sector. Through the network, EPL alumni have access to ongoing professional opportunities, interactions with current Fellows, and opportunities to engage in cross-learning beyond their Fellowship experience.
Our Impact in Ghana
Fellows Since EPL Ghana was established (61% male, 39% female)
of Fellows have remained in public service after initial fellowship
of supervisors surveyed agreed that current EPL Ghana Fellows perform better than other co-workers in civil service who are not in the fellowship
ministries and agencies served
22.7% of Fellows and alumni are working in ministries and agencies that facilitate and contribute to building and infrastructure. Some examples include the Department of Urban Roads, Ministry of Roads and Highways, and the Ministry of Railways Development.
