Echoes of Dreamweavers

Dear Dreamers, I’m thrilled to have a special guest with us today—Mr. Kofi Agyarko, a renowned energy efficiency expert from Ghana. His work has not only shaped Ghana's energy policies but has also made a significant impact on the international stage. Mr. Agyarko’s career began at SEED Solutions, where he was key in deploying prepayment metering systems for electricity and water in Ghana. At the Energy Commission, he spearheaded several groundbreaking initiatives, such as the 2007 mass CFL exchange program and a GEF-UNDP project on energy-efficient refrigerators, saving 400 GWh annually. His dedication to energy efficiency has fostered strong partnerships and earned him recognition at international forums like the IEA Global Energy Efficiency conferences and the Vienna Energy Forum. In today’s interview, Mr. Agyarko shares his remarkable journey, his thoughts on turning rejection into opportunity, and the valuable lessons he’s learned along the way. Beatrice: Dear Mr. Agyarko, I we...

                                                                       Dear Dreamers, Join me in another inspiring interview on Dreamweavers, where I welcome Louisa A. Agossivi Sedjro, a remarkable leader and the First Deputy Chair of the Supervisory Board at GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit). With a rich heritage as a Togolese-German, Louisa shares her journey of embracing cultural identity, her rise to leadership in the international development sector, and the powerful lessons she has learned about cultural connection and self-discovery. Let's dive into her story of resilience, heritage, and purpose. Beatrice: Thank you so much for joining me today on the Dreamweavers platform. I'm excited to have you here. To start our conversation, could you share a bit about your backgroun...