Hassanatu MansarayHassanatu Mansaray PhD

Sierra Leone

 

Occupational Information

Job Title: Senior Policy Specialist, African Development Bank

Professional History

Hassanatu Mansaray PhD is a Senior Policy Specialist at the African Development Bank (AfDB). She is actively involved in the preparation of the AfDB’s operational policies, strategies, and sustainable development initiatives in Africa, enabling her to contribute to sustainable and transformative development in Africa. Prior to that, Hassanatu was an Investment and Business Development Officer within the AfDB’s Private Sector Development Department, tasked with forging strategic business partnerships; identifying new lending opportunities; and structuring and executing private sector operations in Africa.

Before joining the AfDB, Hassanatu was a research scientist involved in research within academia, governments, and the pharmaceutical and petroleum industry. Outside of her work in science and international development, Hassanatu is passionately committed to female empowerment and leadership in her home country of Sierra Leone. As the co-founder of Women in Science, Technology, and Innovation (WoSTI), she mentors and provides support to girls and young women to help them succeed academically and pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Qualifications

Masters in Chemistry from the University of Manchester
Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from Oxford University

Programme

2018 Archbishop Desmond Tutu Leadership Fellow

Additional Tags: Chemistry, Policy, Strategies, Sustainable Development, Business Development, Governance, Pharmaceutical, Petroleum, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

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About AFLI

 

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The African Leadership Institute (AFLI) focuses on building the capacity and capability of visionary and strategic leadership across the continent. Developing exceptional leaders representing all spheres of society, the Institute’s flagship programme is the prestigious Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellowship. Offering a multifaceted learning experience and run in partnership with Oxford University, it is awarded annually to 20-25 carefully chosen candidates, nominated from across Africa. Alumni of the African Leadership Institute form a dynamic network of Fellows passionately committed to the continent’s transformation, bridging the divide between nations and ensuring that Africa is set centre-stage in global affairs.