Yvonne Ohui Maccarthy

Yvonne Ohui Maccarthy is a Ghanaian professional and CEO of ICPS (Institute for Child Policy Studies), an organisation focused on research, advocacy, and policy development on issues affecting children in Ghana. Her work in child welfare and policy reflects a commitment to ensuring that the rights, needs, and voices of Ghana's children are central to the decisions made by government, civil society, and the private sector.

She built her career at the intersection of social research, child development, and policy advocacy, developing expertise in the evidence base that should inform decisions about education, child protection, health, and the social environment in which Ghanaian children grow and develop. Her leadership of ICPS positions her as one of the most knowledgeable and committed voices on child policy in Ghana.

The work of ICPS involves conducting and publishing research on child welfare indicators, engaging with government ministries on policy design, and advocating for stronger implementation of Ghana's commitments under international child rights frameworks. This evidence-based approach to advocacy requires both rigorous research capability and effective communication skills that can translate complex findings into practical policy recommendations.

Maccarthy has been recognised as one of Ghana's outstanding young leaders, and her inclusion on lists of influential young Ghanaians reflects the importance of child policy work and her personal effectiveness in advancing it. Her advocacy for Ghanaian children touches on some of the most fundamental questions about what kind of society Ghana wants to be and what its obligations to its youngest members require.

Through ICPS, Yvonne Ohui Maccarthy is helping to ensure that the evidence and children's perspectives inform the policies and programmes that shape their lives, contributing to a more child-centred approach to governance and development in Ghana.