Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah is a distinguished practitioner-scholar with over 24 years of extensive experience in development planning, local economic development, local governance, and gender and development. As the newly appointed Director General of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role.
Dr. Amoah holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Planning and a Master of Science Degree in Development Policy and Planning from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). She furthered her education with a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Planning from KNUST, awarded in March 2021. Additionally, she has earned multiple certifications, including those in Gender and Development from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Human Rights-Based Approach to Planning and Programming from the Danida Fellowship Centre in Copenhagen, and Investment Appraisal and Risk Analysis from the University of Ghana Business School.
As a Fellow of the Ghana Institute of Planning, Dr. Amoah exemplifies excellence and professionalism in her field. Her career began at the Mpohor Wassa East District Assembly, where she served as a National Service Person and later as a staff member. Over the years, she has held significant positions across various levels of local government, including the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal Assembly and the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly. Most recently, she served as the Regional Development Planning Officer for the Eastern Regional Coordinating Council in Koforidua, and as the Director of Management and Technical Services Directorate at the Office of the Head of the Local Government Service.
Dr. Amoah’s commitment to advancing local governance and development is evident in her strategic leadership and passion for community empowerment. As the Acting Director General of the NDPC, she is poised to lead the Commission in its mission to foster sustainable development and enhance the quality of life for all Ghanaians.
Her visionary approach and dedication to gender equity and inclusive development will drive impactful policies and initiatives at the national level, ensuring that development planning aligns with the aspirations of the people of Ghana.