Akorfa Dawson is the British Council Country Convenor for the What Works Hub for Global Education in Ghana. The British Council plays a crucial role in the Hub, acting as a facilitator and convenor, bringing together stakeholders to support and strengthen the data, evidence, and research ecosystem in country.
Akorfa is an education and international development professional with experience in programme management, strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement across pre-tertiary and higher education. Prior to her current role, she managed the British Council’s higher education portfolio in Ghana, overseeing programmes that strengthened UK-Ghana and wider Africa-UK partnerships, supported innovation and enhanced employability and entrepreneurial outcomes for students and graduates.
Akorfa holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of Ghana and is passionate about advancing equitable, evidence-informed approaches to education and creating opportunities for young people to thrive.
