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OUR IMPACT

Our Impact

See how leadership development contributes to stronger people, stronger institutions and meaningful public service.

IMPACT AT A GLANCE
200+
Fellows Trained

Young public servants trained and placed in institutions across Ghana

15+
Public Institutions

Government ministries, agencies and metropolitan assemblies engaged

7
Cohorts Completed

Successive cycles of leadership development since inception

20+
Policies Studies Published

Research Policy Studies

SUCCESS STORIES

Real People. Real Impact.

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GRASSROOTS STORIES

Community Stories & Interventions

Highlights from municipal assemblies where Fellows turned national public policies into localized community impact.

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North Tongu District, Volta Region

Inclusive Education Implementation Project

Quality Education & Disability Inclusion

To address these systemic gaps, Cohort 7 Fellows deployed a qualitative, participatory, and community-based approach designed to evaluate how inclusive education policies function in practice. Moving beyond traditional aid, the Fellows bridged the divide between local realities and national policymakers by fostering direct dialogue among schools, families, and municipal institutions.

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Asiakwa, Eastern Region

Mitigating the Ecological Crisis

Environmental Degradation, Water Security and Small-Scale Mining Policy Enforcement

To address these multi-sectoral challenges, Cohort 6 Public Service Fellows undertook a rigorous field research and data collection immersion trip to Asiakwa in the Abuakwa South Municipality. Moving beyond surface-level assumptions, the Fellows deployed a qualitative, participatory research framework designed to investigate the enforcement failures of small-scale mining legislation, including the Environmental Protection Agency Act (1994), the Water Resources Commission Act (1996), and the Minerals and Mining Act (2006).

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Mepe, Volta Region

Policy Assessment on the Mepe Disaster and Recovery

Disaster Management, Urban Planning, and Social Protection Policy Reform

To move beyond short-term relief, Cohort 5 Fellows embarked on an intensive immersion excursion to Mepe from April 23–25, 2024. Collaborating closely with the Volta Regional Coordinating Council, the North Tongu District Assembly, and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), the Fellows evaluated existing national policies including the National Water Policy (2007), the Urban Policy Framework (2015), the Ghana NADMO Act (2016), and the Ghana National Social Protection Policy (2015).

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INSTITUTIONAL VOICES

What Our Partners & Mentors Say

Perspectives from the supervisors, leadership mentors, and public institutions collaborating with EPL Fellows.

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What makes the fellowship valuable is that it prepares young people not just with qualifications, but with the skills, knowledge and mindset needed to contribute meaningfully to public institutions. Our fellows have become an integral part of our work, contributing to parliamentary monitoring, youth engagement and civic education initiatives.
Dr. Dimitri Adika
Dr. Dimitri Adika
Senior Governance Advisor
African Centre For Parliamentary Affairs
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The fellowship has given us someone who can take an idea we have had but could not implement and turn it into an industry-ready solution. Henry has been dependable, independent and proactive, and his work has helped advance important GCX initiatives.
Dr. Harold Okai-Tettey
Dr. Harold Okai-Tettey
Head of IT Department
Ghana Commodity Exchange
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The Fellows have been a great support to our unit. They have helped us serve more clients and meet our targets, while also bringing fresh ideas and energy to the workplace. They take responsibility for their work, adapt well and are willing to find new ways of solving problems.
Steven Fu
Steven Fu
Social Worker
Department of Social Welfare
REPORTS & PUBLICATIONS

Knowledge, Accountability & Research

Access our official governance reports, policy whitepapers, and applied research on public sector leadership in Ghana.

Annual Accountability Reports

2024 Edition

Annual Report 2024

The 2024 EPL Ghana Annual Report highlights the remarkable progress and achievements of the Ghana Country Office of Emerging Public Leaders in 2024

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2023 Edition

Annual Report 2023

The demographics of our applicant pool this year, shows how much more inclusive our programme has become.

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2022 Edition

Annual Report 2022

This report covers how 2022 was a fast-paced and fulfilling chapter for Emerging Public Leaders of Ghana.

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Research Studies & Policy Briefs

Policy Brief

Workplace Dynamics And Employee Job Performance

EPL Ghana

Workplace dynamics play a critical role in shaping employee performance. By strategically adopting FWH policies, prioritising stress management, and fostering job autonomy through tailored policies and collaboration, organisations can create an optimal work environment that optimises performance and employee well-being, leading to sustainable success. The report recommends implementing clear communication plans for FWH, launching awareness campaigns for stress management resources, and developing sector-specific autonomy guidelines with collaboration training programs. These steps can cultivate a work environment that fosters high performing and well-supported employees.

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