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President John Mahama has appointed Madam Emelia Affi Agbenyo as a Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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She is one of two appointees who would replace Dr Eric Bossman Asare and Mr Samuel Tettey.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The second person appointed with Madam Agbenyo is Mr Joseph Asamoah.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Here is the profile of Madam Emelia Agbenyo: <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Date of Birth: <\/strong>October 7, 1983<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Place of Birth: <\/strong>Ashaiman, Greater Accra Region, Ghana<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Languages Spoken: <\/strong>English, Ewe, Twi<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Emelia Affi Agbenyo<\/strong> is a development professional with a distinguished track record in strategic leadership, corporate governance, public sector management, and international development administration. As Deputy Director General for Operations at the Ghana TVET Service, she provides executive oversight of the nationwide operations of 261 TVET institutions with a workforce of approximately 11,000 employees, driving organizational performance, institutional transformation, operational excellence, and strategic policy implementation. Through her leadership, the Service contributes significantly to skills development for over 70,000 young people in the formal sector and many more in the informal economy.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Her leadership experience spans policy design, organizational development, resource mobilization, and the management of complex multi-stakeholder partnerships. She has successfully led large-scale national and donor-funded programmes in inclusive policy implementation, skills and enterprise development, and gender transformation, while strengthening institutional systems, accountability frameworks, and service delivery outcomes. She has managed strategic partnerships and resources with organizations including UNDP, USAID, KOICA, GIZ Ghana, and the former Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Beyond her executive role, she serves in key governance positions as a Commissioner of the National Development Planning Commission of Ghana, a Board Member of the African Trade Chamber and Education and Aspirations.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A strong communicator and transformational leader, she is recognized for building effective corporate governance systems, fostering a high-performance and values-driven organizational culture, and leading change across complex institutions.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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1. \u00a0Institutional Systems Building and Strategic Leadership<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2022 Building, leading, and developing high-performing teams across complex institutional settings.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2. Large-scale Programme Design, Execution, and Evaluation<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2022 National-level policy formulation and implementation; policy design and technical writing (manuals, \u00a0 frameworks, national guidelines); international development cooperation frameworks and compliance.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Stakeholder Engagement, and Partnerships Building<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2022 Cross-cultural negotiation and diplomatic engagement; high-level stakeholder relationship management \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (government, development partners, civil society).<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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4. Advocacy and Inclusion<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u2022 Gender-transformative programme design and implementation; diversity-driven institutional culture \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 building;<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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5. Public Representation and Advocacy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 public advocacy, stakeholder communications, and representation at national governance and policy dialogues.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Deputy Director General, Ghana TVET Service \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0February 2025 – Present<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Support the Director General to provide strategic leadership for the Service<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Provides leadership for the implementation of national TVET and skills development policies and program<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coordinates partnerships and resource mobilisation activities for quality TVET delivery<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oversee monitoring and evaluation of activities of the service across the country<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Independent Consultant, GIZ Ghana\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Portfolio-Wide Inclusive\/Gender Analyst, <\/section>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0July 2023 \u2013 March 2024<\/section>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Supported a nationwide gender analysis with a focus on integrating gender transformation strategies in project implementations.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25cf\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Guided project coordinators in adapting Germany\u2019s Feminist Foreign Policy to the Ghanaian context for inclusive project implementation.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Inclusive TVET Technical Advisor, GIZ Special Initiative for Jobs\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 April 2019 \u2013 April 2024<\/section>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Conducted programme evaluation and assessing their impact on skills development for vulnerable groups.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Audited the gender competence and compliance of staff and systems within the programme.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Implemented findings from gender analyses, driving inclusive practices across operations. \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Executive Secretary, Institute of Public Relations Ghana \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 September 2023 \u2013 June 2024<\/section>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Led the organization of first PR Legends Nights as a platform for learning and networking among Public Relations practitioners<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Increased membership subscription and exceeded revenue target for the institute<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Provided leadership for the implementation of institute\u2019s strategic objectives<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Inclusive Skills Development Advisor, GIZ Vocational Education Training Toolbox Project\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 April 2019 \u2013 July 2020<\/section>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Co-authored a manual on disability and gender inclusion in technical and vocational education for Ghana\u2019s COTVET.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Developed and executed a stakeholder engagement strategy.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Trained 100+ policymakers, TVET managers, and instructors on inclusive TVET practices.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00a0Technical Advisor , GIZ Employment for Sustainable Development Programme\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Oct 2015 \u2013 Dec 2018 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/section>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Designed and led the implementation of female focus skills development projects, creating job opportunities for young women in the electronics, solar and motorcycle value chain.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Designed initiatives like Women in Box Farming<\/em> and Youth in Organic Horticulture Production (YouHoP)<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Managed cross-functional teams of 8+ members across multiple projects, monitoring operational and financial progress.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Managed partner collaboration with leading organisations, including Samsung, KOICA, and Japan Motors.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Prepared terms of reference for curriculum development, training tools, procurement, and consultant hiring.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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National Gender Focal Person \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Oct 2015 \u2013 Dec 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Established gender targets and compliance frameworks across national programmes.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Designed and facilitated onboarding training on gender and inclusion policies for staff<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Inclusive Education Consultant\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Feb 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Contributed to the development of the Better Life for Girls<\/em> programme for UNICEF, Ghana.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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West African Certificate Examination (WACE) \u2014 Chemu Secondary School, Tema (September 1999 \u2013 June 2002)<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Policy Training \u2014 GIZ Ghana (2016)<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Board Member, NaSIA, \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Aug 2025<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Board Member, Africa Trade Chamber \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 October 2023 \u2013 till date<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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