IPR Ghana to launch 50th anniversary and commemorate annual PR Week

The Institute of Public Relations (IPR) Ghana is set to launch its 50th Anniversary Celebration on July 16, 2024, coinciding with this year's World PR Day. 

The milestone event, themed "Public Relations for Value Creation," will be held at the Accra City Hotel (formerly Novotel) at 6:30PM.

The celebration will feature the investiture of the newly elected Executive Committee of the Institute, alongside a series of engaging activities. 

Attendees will include IPR Ghana members, sister associations, political party representatives, the Peace Council, industry leaders, and civil society organizations.

The anniversary launch is part of the annual IPR Ghana Week, during which members highlight and celebrate the value that the public relations profession contributes to society. This year's festivities will include various activities tailored to the Institute's diverse stakeholders.

The President of IPR and CEO of Stratcomm Africa, Esther A. N. Cobbah, speaking about the significance of the event said: "Public Relations brings a lot of value to individuals, organizations, and society in general. We are delighted to celebrate and demonstrate this through the activities planned for the anniversary and this year’s IPR Ghana Week. A key focus for this year is ethical communication for peacebuilding in an election year. We invite all our stakeholders to join us in celebrating the value that PR offers to all".

About IPR Ghana

Founded in 1972, the Institute of Public Relations, Ghana (IPR, Ghana), is the professional body for public relations practitioners in the country. It was registered under the Professional Bodies Registration Decree, 1973 (NRCD 143), providing a structured framework for the practice of public relations and enhancing the professional status of its members.