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Doris Dartey

d. 2020

Ghanaian journalist

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About Doris Dartey

Doris Dartey was a Ghanaian journalist.

Doris Yaa Korantenmaa Dartey (died 19 July 2020) was a Ghanaian communication educator, consultant and onetime member and chairperson of GJA Awards Committee. She was the former chairperson of the Graphic Communications Group Limited in Ghana.

Education Dartey studied at the University of Cape Coast, where she graduated with BA in education. She also obtained a graduate diploma in journalism and mass communication from the School of Communication Studies at University of Ghana, and an MA in international affairs (development communication), a graduate diploma in women's studies and a PhD in organizational communication from Ohio University in the US.

Career She was a communication consultant and worked for donor-funded projects such as African Union Commission, African Development Bank, UNESCO, GIZ, among others.

She was a journalist and hosted some programs in Ghana for some years. She also wrote a column in The Spectator newspaper in Ghana called The WatchWoman which talked about environmental issues, sanitation, health, children and other societal issues. She was a mentor of many journalists, communicators and public relations practitioners in Ghana.

Personal life She had One daughter and One son.

Death She died at KBTH in Accra on Sunday, 19 July 2020 after succumbing to complications of breast cancer. She was laid to rest at the Lashibi Funeral Home, a place near Tema.

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Education
University of Cape Coast, University of Ghana, Ohio University
Also known as
Doris Yaa Korantenmaa Dartey

Frequently asked questions

Who was Doris Dartey?

Ghanaian journalist

When did Doris Dartey die?

Doris Dartey died on 19 July 2020 in Korle - Bu Teaching Hospital.

What was Doris Dartey's occupation?

Doris Dartey was a journalist.

What nationality was Doris Dartey?

Doris Dartey was Ghanaian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Doris Dartey

· Wikidata: Q97610115

· DBpedia: Doris Dartey

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