Fellow

As an Cohort 4 EPL Fellow at the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Aliyata Uthman has been privileged to work with an individual consultant in 2022 at the Resource Recovery Secretariat under the National Plastics Management Policy, where she visits stakeholders within the plastics value chain — plastic producers and importers, pickers and collectors, consumers, recyclers and innovators — to learn their methods of operation, challenges, and strategies through which effective collaborations can be instituted. Following these visits, Aliyata has made informed and insightful recommendations to the Ministry on innovations to reduce plastic pollution.

Fellow

Diana Nkunu (Cohort 4) was nominated as part of the delegation representing Ghana’s Ministry of Energy at the ministry’s conference aimed at creating awareness and strengthening inclusive participation in the energy transition agenda. Organized in collaboration with key energy stakeholders, including the Petroleum Commission of Ghana, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, the Electricity Company of Ghana, and the Ghana Standards Authority, among others, the conference focused on finding sustainable solutions to pressing issues facing Ghana’s energy industry, with a particular emphasis on the role of women in the transition agenda. At the conference, Diana participated in discussions and advocated for areas where women in the energy sector can make their impact felt as Ghana transitions to a greener future.

Alumni

Jennifer Amuah is an EPL Ghana alumna (Cohort 3) and MasterCard Foundation Scholar. As an EPL Fellow placed at the Ministry of Finance, Jennifer was a critical part of her team, contributing to various projects and helping to facilitate the department's transition to new collaborative technology during the pandemic. With her passion for community development and international relations, Jennifer remains dedicated to making a difference in Ghana and beyond, and has continued her work at the Ministry of Finance, where she is an analyst. Jennifer co-founded the United Kings Club, an NGO focused on empowering youth in Africa and beyond. She has also participated in numerous leadership conferences and internships; she was a panelist at the African Women’s Leadership Conference in Massachusetts, USA, and a participant at the United Nations’ Youth-Led State of the World Population in 2019.

Alumni

While working at the Ministry of Education, Josephine Apeea Awuku (Cohort 2) was involved in all aspects of her department. As part of the small team responsible for school inspections, she was involved in policy development, committee meetings, and administrative support. Josephine’s superiors recognized her ability and trusted her to take on increasing responsibility as a project assistant. Josephine coordinated three different policies during her time in the ministry, coordinating meetings, inputting changes and drafting documents. Her work and recognition as an efficient and competent civil servant build to her long-term goal of strengthening her leadership skills.