FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE —The Economic Club of Africa Network (ECAN) is pleased to announce the admission of Anthony Ohemeng-Boamah, UNDP Resident Representative in the Republic of Guinea, as a new member of the Network in the Professional Membership Category.

Mr. Ohemeng-Boamah brings more than three decades of distinguished experience spanning international development, humanitarian coordination, peacebuilding, economic development, and multilateral diplomacy. His career has included senior leadership assignments across Africa and within the United Nations system, with extensive experience in least developed countries, crisis-affected environments, and countries navigating political and economic transitions.

In his current role as UNDP Resident Representative in the Republic of Guinea, Mr. Ohemeng-Boamah provides strategic leadership for UNDP’s work in the country, overseeing programme delivery and organizational management, strengthening partnerships with government and development partners, and guiding resource mobilization in support of national development priorities.

Welcoming him to the Network, Professor Fred Olayele, Chair of the ECAN Board of Directors, said:

“Mr. Ohemeng-Boamah brings to ECAN an exceptional combination of development expertise, multilateral leadership, and deep, practical experience across the African continent. Over three decades, he has worked at the intersection of development, governance, humanitarian action, diplomacy, and institution building—areas that are central to Africa’s transformation. We are delighted to welcome him to ECAN and look forward to the perspectives, experience, and intellectual depth he will bring to our growing community of leaders and practitioners.”

Biography

Mr. Anthony Ohemeng‑Boamah brings more than 30 years of experience in international development, humanitarian coordination, peacebuilding, and multilateral diplomacy across least developed countries, crisis‑affected settings, and transition contexts. He currently serves as UNDP Resident Representative in the Republic of Guinea, providing strategic leadership, overseeing programme delivery and organizational management, building partnerships with the government and development partners, and guiding resource mobilization to advance national development priorities. Before assuming his current role, Mr. Ohemeng‑Boamah served as Resident Representative ad interim in Liberia, where he strengthened UNDP’s positioning, partnerships, and governance support. He previously served at UNESCO as Assistant Director‑General for Priority Africa and External Relations, leading UN system engagement, overseeing relations with Member States, and advancing strategic cooperation frameworks. He has served as United Nations Resident Coordinator in Guinea‑Bissau, Mauritania, and the Republic of the Congo, as well as UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Guinea. In these roles, he led UN system coherence, accelerated progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, coordinated crisis response, supported political transitions, and mobilized resources and partnerships for programme development. Mr. Ohemeng‑Boamah has also held senior leadership roles with UNDP in Rwanda, Côte d’Ivoire, Angola, and the Regional Bureau for Africa at UNDP Headquarters in New York. He began his United Nations career as a Junior Economist in Guinea‑Bissau, following an early career in finance and investment at State Street Bank in Boston. He holds a Master of Arts in International Economics and Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Brandeis University. He is a Registered Financial Consultant and a member of the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants. He is fluent in English, French, and Portuguese.

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 About ECAN

The Economic Club of Africa Network (ECAN) is a private, membership-based network dedicated to finance, innovation, and development. A strategic circle of influence, ECAN’s members are visionary leaders with a proven track record of excellence, influence, and integrity. Through high-level dialogue and curated engagements, ECAN provides a platform for exchanging ideas and advancing opportunities that contribute to Africa’s economic development and global engagement. Membership is by invitation only — and typically reserved for highly distinguished ethical leaders.

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