Prince Akpah graduates from GIMPA With Masters in Development Communication

Communications professional and development practitioner Prince Akpah has graduated from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) with a Master’s degree in Development Communication.

The graduation ceremony was held on 19th December at the institution’s main campus in Accra.

Prince, who has worked in the development and communications space for over a decade, pursued the programme to strengthen his academic grounding and professional practice in using communication as a tool for social change.

“The programme has strengthened my understanding of advocacy, research, stakeholder engagement and the role of media in development,” he said.

He noted that the knowledge gained would enhance his work with civil society organisations and development-focused institutions across Africa.

Prince currently serves as the Pan-African Solidarity and Mobilisation Lead at Africans Rising, working with movements and activists across the continent. He is also the Director of Content and Engagement at the Africa Bitcoin Conference, Africa’s leading platform advancing bitcoin education and adoption across the continent.

He is also the founder of Avance Media, a PR and ratings firm behind initiatives such as the Africa Youth Awards, Ghana Bloggers Summit, Young CEOs Summit, and the 100 Most Influential Young African Women list.

His Master’s research examined the influence of social media on social movements in Ghana, with a focus on the #FixTheCountry protests.

Reflecting on his journey, Prince said his focus remains on strengthening movements, shaping narratives and contributing to Africa’s development through effective communication.

Prince earned his first degree in Strategic Communications from the African University College of Communications (AUCC), now known as the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB), in 2022.