Anani Yao Kuwornu

Anani Yao Kuwornu is a Ph.D. student at the Department of Communication. Yao holds an M.A in Development Communication from the University of Media, Arts and Culture (UniMAC) an MPhil in Business Administration (Human Capital Development focus) from University of Ghana Business School and a B.A in Philosophy and Theater Arts (combined major) also from University of Ghana.

Yao Kuwornu is interested in understanding how digital media facilitates or impacts communication in the context of online communication for civic or political action, which in effect explores the connections between digital media, crisis and intercultural communication. His interests are driven by the desire to explore the management of crisis, on the back of digital evolution and advances in technology and the socio-cultural nuances at play.