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 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 in Planning and a Master of Science in Development Policy and Planning from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where she also earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Planning in March 2021. She has further enhanced her expertise with certifications 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. A Fellow of the Ghana Institute of Planning, she exemplifies excellence and professionalism in her field.
Dr. Amoah began her career at the Mpohor Wassa East District Assembly, first as a National Service personnel and later as a staff member. She has held significant roles across local government, including positions at the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipal Assembly and the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly. Prior to her appointment as NDPC Director-General, she served as Regional Development Planning Officer at the Eastern Regional Coordinating Council in Koforidua and as Director of the Management and Technical Services Directorate at the Office of the Head of the Local Government Service.
Her career reflects a deep commitment to advancing local governance and sustainable development. As NDPC Director-General, Dr. Amoah is poised to lead the Commission in fostering inclusive development and improving the quality of life for all Ghanaians.