Institute of Public Relations, Ghana

About IPR Ghana

Regulating and elevating Public Relations in Ghana since 1972

Who We Are

Core Identity

IPR Ghana

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The Institute of Public Relations (IPR), Ghana is the sole professional body responsible for the regulation, training, and development of public relations practitioners in Ghana. Established in 1972 and registered under the Professional Bodies Registration Decree, 1973 (NRCD 143), IPR Ghana is committed to promoting excellence, integrity, and professionalism in communication practice nationwide.

With a membership spanning corporate communications, media relations, crisis management, and advisory roles, the Institute serves as the authoritative voice of PR in Ghana. It ensures that practitioners adhere to the highest standards of ethics, continuous learning, and accountability.

Our Direction

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

To promote a forward-looking PR body for increased stakeholder value — a beacon of strategic communication shaping narratives and building trust across Ghana and beyond.

Our Mission

To consolidate and establish IPR Ghana as a distinctive, respectable and proactive professional body giving direction to Public Relations Practitioners and Students in Ghana.

Legal Mandate

Regulatory Role & Legal Backing

Operating under NRCD 143, IPR Ghana is legally mandated to uphold the highest professional standards in Public Relations practice across the country.

  • Accredit and certify qualified PR practitioners.
  • Set standards for education and continuous professional development.
  • Enforce a binding Code of Ethics for all members.
  • Represent the profession in national policy dialogues.
IPR Ghana — shaping narratives, building trust, and elevating the communications profession since 1972.