PAST EVENTS

2019 BIRDD LECTURE

K A Busia: A Symbol of Democracy

  • Venue: National Theatre of Ghana
  • Keynote: H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President of Ghana (2017–2025)
  • Special Guest of Honor: His Excellency J A Kufuor, President of the Republic of Ghana (2001–2009)

2021 BIRDD LECTURE

THEME: The Youth in a Free Enterprise Society

  • Venue: Eusbett International Conference Hall, Sunyani
  • Keynote: H.E. John Agyekum Kufuor, President of the Republic of Ghana  (2001–2009)
  • Special Guest of Honor: His Royal Majesty Sakyi Ako II, Omanhene of Drobo Traditional Area

2023 BIRDD LECTURE

THEME: Knowledge, Service and the Future

  • Venue: Wesley College, Kumasi
  • Keynote: Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs (2017–2024)
  • Special Guest of Honor: His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene (represented)

2024 BIRDD LECTURE

THEME: Innovative Approaches to Rural Development in Ghana

  • Venue: Wesley College, Kumasi
  • Keynote: Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Minister for Works and Housing
  • Special Guest of Honor: Tetrete Okuamoah Sekyim II, Omanhene of Wassa Amenfi Traditional Area

BIRDD Rural Development Initiatives

Empowering Rural Communities through Values-Based Engagement