Communication Learning and Advocacy Coordinator | IRC Ghana
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Abubakari has over seventeen years of experience in information and communication management. He is currently responsible for IRC Ghana communications, learning and advocacy coordination and management; and has a passion for promoting evidence-based learning that supports good governance.
Abubakari is also working together with the Steering Committee of RCN Ghana to properly focus sector learning and address more strategic issues on the sustainability of learning in the water sanitation and hygiene sector in Ghana. He was the National Coordinator of the Resource Centre Network (RCN) Ghana from 2008 - April 2014.
Before IRC / RCN, Abubakari worked with the British Council Ghana as the information officer and later the head of information and library services; and also with Macmillan Ghana (a subsidiary of Macmillan Publishers, UK) as head of marketing communications.
Abubakari holds an MBA in Marketing (University of Ghana Business School), and MA in Development Studies, specialised in rural development and decentralisation (University of Leeds, UK) and was originally trained in Communications (public relations, advertising and marketing) at the Ghana Institute of Journalism; and social sciences (BA, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra). He is an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG) and the Institute of Public Relations (IPR) Ghana.
Successful sanitation approaches were characterized by their adaptation to the local context, community participation, built-in mechanisms that... Read more...
The Watershed end-of-project meeting highlighted the contributions to WASH/IWRM improvements in Ghana and discussed partnerships beyond the project. Read more...
A waste-to-energy solution for the co-treatment of faecal sludge, municipal solid waste and agri-waste in combination with aerosol can recycling. Read more...
As part of the dissemination strategy of the NDPC Good Practice for WASH booklet a video has been produced which highlights the documentation process, launch and post event media interactions. Read more...
A prize to reward excellence in urban liquid waste management in Ghana. Read more...
Video stories of change from two Ghanaian districts as a result of post-construction interventions. Read more...
Good Practice for WASH booklet to become a reference point for municipal, metropolitan and district chief executives in Ghana. Read more...
National Development Planning Commission - NDPC in collaboration with IRC and partners is disseminating the findings and is further engaging relevant stakeholders on the stories starting with the launch of the Good Practice for WASH in Ghana booklet. Read more...
How do Sustainable Land Management programmes relate to interventions promoting groundwater utilisation, and how can the benefits of groundwater... Read more...
Investigating the effectiveness of improved well head protection and the uptake and safe installation of improved lifting devices to minimise water... Read more...
In Ethiopia, prioritising access to groundwater, supported by responsive and proactive operation and maintenance, increases rural water supply... Read more...
IRC Ghana, at both the national and district level, is helping partners to raise awareness that strong water and sanitation systems and appropriate hygiene behaviours are critical in the fight against the pandemic. Read more...
Lessons from the Sanitation Challenge for Ghana have been shared in a report and animation. Read more...
Ensuring that sanitation products and services remain affordable through favorable tax policies for consumers and manufacturers is important for... Read more...
Consolidation of experiences shared and initiatives taken by Wetlands International and partners in the Watershed empowering citizens programme. Read more...
A novel public-public partnership between Uganda's national water utility and local government is part of the increasing trend of rural utilisation. Read more...
Results from stakeholders workshops in Ethiopia and Uganda indicate that a more intentional focus on factor interactions in WASH systems could lead... Read more...
Lack of prioritisation and funding for sanitation has led to slow progress in sanitation service delivery in Ghana. Read more...
A special edition of the ANAM WASH Hubdate features recent visit of representatives of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. Read more...
Video stories of political leadership, united NGOs and communities out now! Read more...
