Yaa Baby Attakumah

Key Skills and Expertise

With over 9 years of experience coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives involving government institutions, development partners, and civil society, I specialise in translating policy priorities into actionable programmes, particularly in climate governance, institutional strengthening, and donor-funded project delivery. I have supported and managed high-value programmes, including overseeing budgets exceeding USD 30 million within government, while ensuring alignment with national priorities and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). My expertise spans strategic planning, policy development, programme coordination, stakeholder engagement, resource mobilisation, and facilitating high-level consultations and international workshops. I also utilise ERP systems to improve operational efficiency and accountability.

Project Experience and Donor Exposure

I have worked extensively with international climate and development institutions, including the Global Green Growth Institute and the Green Climate Fund, gaining strong experience in donor compliance, programme cycles, and international cooperation processes. My work has included research and technical support on carbon pricing and Article 6 mechanisms under the Paris Agreement, as well as supporting resource mobilisation efforts during the GCF’s second replenishment. At the national level, I contributed to stakeholder coordination and policy engagement during the Akosombo Dam spillage resettlement response and supported consultations for Ghana’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) update and National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes under the UNFCCC framework.

Across these roles, I have drafted policy and technical documents, prepared programme and financial reports, coordinated stakeholder engagements, and supported development project implementation across sectors.

Sectors and Geographic Focus

My experience spans public sector governance, international development, climate policy, and programme management. I have worked extensively within government in senior policy and operations roles, contributing to climate policy development, strategic planning, and institutional coordination. Geographically, my work has primarily focused on Ghana, with additional international exposure in South Korea, Indonesia, Morocco, and Senegal, strengthening my ability to operate across diverse institutional and cultural environments.

Languages and Education

I am a native English speaker with professional proficiency in French and Akan. I hold a Master of Public Administration from Seoul National University, focused on global governance and the SDGs, and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from University of Ghana.

I also hold certifications in Global Diplomacy from the University of London and Public Administration from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration.