Dr. Andrews Atta-Asamoah is Senior Adviser, African Union. He has over 20 years of experience in governance, peace and security, conflict resolution, development policy, and regional institutions in Africa. 

Prior to joining International IDEA, he was the Head of the African Peace and Security Governance Programme at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS). He has also served as a member of the United Nations Panel of Experts on South Sudan and has held various positions at both the ISS and the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC). He also served as visiting lecturer and research associate on African diplomacy and conflicts at Rhodes University, South Africa.

He has published extensively on his areas of expertise, contributing to policy reports, peer-reviewed journals, and edited volumes. His most recent edited book is titled African Union at 20: African Perspectives on Progress, Challenges, and Prospects.