Renowned global digital technologies engineer, His Eminence, Ing Dr Kwame Baah-Acheamfuor
His Eminence, Ing Dr Kwame Baah-Acheamfuor, a renowned global digital technologies engineer and diplomat, has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business and Management by the University of Zambia.
With this achievement, Ing Dr Kwame becomes a pioneering researcher and scholar in digital competence for employability, having published three articles in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
Ing Dr Kwame Baah-Acheamfuor is a seasoned telecommunications and ICT engineer with over 25 years of experience. His expertise spans multidisciplinary communication services licensing, telecommunications network planning, operations, maintenance, and technology diplomacy.
He was among the pioneer mobile network engineers who built the OneTouch network—now known as Vodafone and currently Telecel—from 1999 to 2006. Since 2006, he has been a dedicated public servant, working at the intersection of regulation and policymaking within the communications sector.
In the realm of tech diplomacy, Ing Dr Kwame made history in 2012 as the first African to chair a Study Group at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). He played a pivotal role in the development and approval of over eighty global telecommunications standards, underscoring his significant contributions to the industry.
In 2022, he chaired the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference Resolutions on Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, among other critical policies.
From 2019 to 2025, he served as Ghana’s Councillor to the ITU, overseeing international telecommunications and ICT policy development.
In recognition of his impact, the Initiators of Change Foundation named him the Eminent Telecom and ICT Pillar of the Decade in 2021.
Before embarking on his illustrious career in telecommunications and ICT, he worked as an event organiser and radio presenter for six years.
Currently, Ing Dr Kwame Baah-Acheamfuor serves as the Global Vice President of the Prempeh College Old Students Association (Amanfoo), District 9104 Rotaract Chair (2022–2025), Past President of the Rotary Club, Chair of the Ghana National PolioPlus Committee for Club Engagement and Publicity, and is a Multiple Paul Harris Fellow and Benefactor of The Rotary Foundation.
He is also an Area Director and Past Club President with Toastmasters International, as well as a Division Table Topics Champion. Beyond his professional roles, he is a passionate talent scout, life coach, mentor, and sponsor.
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