Communications Professional | Media Strategist | Development Communicator
Ama Achiaa Amankwah Baafi is a seasoned Communications Professional with over 21 years of experience spanning print, electronic, and online media. Her career has been marked by excellence in strategic and development communications, public and media relations, and event organisation and management.
Ama’s versatility in communication is built on a solid foundation of practical experience and continuous professional development. She has held key media roles with reputable institutions including:
Graphic Communications Group Ltd (Reporter for Graphic Business, News Anchor for Graphic Online)
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC Radio)
Metro TV
Public Agenda, affiliated with the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC)
Throughout her career, Ama has demonstrated a strong commitment to impactful journalism and communication for development, which has earned her numerous accolades:
Best in Agriculture Journalist (Print) – Ghana Journalists Association, 2028
Best in ICT Reporting – Institute of Financial and Economic Journalists (IFEJ), 2019
Outstanding Media Award – Network for Women’s Rights in Ghana, 2009
Best Reporter (Print) – MTN Media Awards, 2022
Overall Winner – OFAB Media Awards
Agricultural Journalist of the Year – Ghana Agribusiness Excellence & Leadership Awards, 2021
Her professional development includes several international recognitions and training:
Barclays Africa Data Journalism Training – Rhodes University, South Africa (2017)
Invited Delegate, Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum – Bonn, Germany (2011)
Ragnar Sohlman Scholarship Recipient – Norway and Sweden (2009)
Certificate in Economic & Financial Reporting – International Institute for Journalism (IIJ), Berlin, Germany (2008)
Business News Writing Certificate – Reuters Foundation (2007)
Ama is currently leveraging her rich media and communications expertise at STAR-Ghana Foundation, a leading civil society organisation, where she has served since NovemMore...