Madam Rebecca Agroh was born on May 5, 1925, to the late Jonathan Brandsford Agroh of Have Agorme and Mrs. Maria Agroh (née Tsitsimboe) of Vakpo Kpodzi. She attended primary and secondary schools in Ho, Amedzofe, and Peki, often being the only girl among the boys. In Peki, she found a close companion in the late Mrs. Esther Ocloo (née Nkulenu), the renowned female entrepreneur.
After a brief stint as a nurse and teacher in Hohoe, Madam Agroh joined the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development in 1954. She worked with dedication, retiring in May 1988 as Assistant Director. Throughout her career, she was deeply committed to the welfare of women, particularly rural women, and believed in empowering them through education and skills training to achieve financial independence.
Her passion for women’s development led her to work across Ghana, in areas such as Kete Krachi, Worawora, Jasikan, Ho, Tsito, Bolgatanga, Sunyani, Kumasi, and Madina. She also worked internationally, providing consultancy services for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). From 1976 to 1978, she worked as a consultant in Lesotho, Swaziland, South Africa’s homelands, and Israel.
To enhance her expertise, Madam Agroh pursued studies in Mass Education and Community Development at the University of Ghana and Connecticut College in New London. Known for her professionalism, integrity, and accountability, her legacy continues through the foundation established by her son, Ken, to honor her commitment to women’s development.
We strive to create positive change, empower.
We strive to create positive change, empower.
We strive to create positive change, empower.
The Rebecca Agroh Memorial Foundation was founded by Dr. Ken Kwaku in honor of his late mother, Madam Rebecca Rosebud Agroh. Dr. Kwaku holds a PhD in Political Economy, with a concentration in Development Management, Public Policy, and International Business and Relations, from the University of Toronto. He also earned a BA in Economics and Political Science from McGill University, Canada, and attended Harvard Business School.
With over three decades of experience as an economist at the World Bank Group, Dr. Kwaku held several senior positions, including Chief MIGA Africa Representative. He has also served in various advisory roles across Africa. Between 1995 and 1998, he was seconded from the World Bank Group as an Advisor to the Namibian Government.
The Rebecca Agroh Memorial Foundation was founded by Dr. Ken Kwaku in honor of his late mother, Madam Rebecca Rosebud Agroh. Dr. Kwaku holds a PhD in Political Economy, with a concentration in Development Management, Public Policy, and International Business and Relations, from the University of Toronto. He also earned a BA in Economics and Political Science from McGill University, Canada, and attended Harvard Business School.
With over three decades of experience as an economist at the World Bank Group, Dr. Kwaku held several senior positions, including Chief MIGA Africa Representative. He has also served in various advisory roles across Africa. Between 1995 and 1998, he was seconded from the World Bank Group as an Advisor to the Namibian Government.
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