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Seth Akumani

@SethAkumani

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Head of Exploration @UNDPGhana, Ambassador @GBBCouncil and @FutureProofHlth. Former Biz Dev Director @GenKeyGroup. @MESTAfrica alum. Views, my own.

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Joined April 2010
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@UNDPGhana
UNDP Ghana
8 months
One of the bold steps to transform agriculture in Ghana is the adoption of smart tools like Darli-AI, which supports farmers with: 🔹 Multilingual voice assistance 🔹 Weather monitoring 🔹 Early disease detection At the #AIBootcamp, leaders also emphasized the need to: ✅ Scale
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@UNDPGhana
UNDP Ghana
11 months
Day 1 of the #FemaleMPs workshop wrapped up with powerful insights on the Affirmative Action Act, 2024, and making gender equity a reality in 🇬🇭's governance. Key takeaways: ✅ Explored key provisions of the Act ✅ Called for stronger legal backing for #WomenInPolitics
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@UNDPGhana
UNDP Ghana
11 months
At #ExecutiveLeadershipProgramme, a clear message emerged: Ghana must prioritize data sovereignty and invest in local AI solutions. Key points: 🤖 Strengthen local data ecosystems 🤖 Train officials & build smarter systems 🤖 Partner with private sector for inclusive growth
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@UNDPGhana
UNDP Ghana
11 months
Accelerating youth innovation is critical to unlocking Africa’s development.   Today, @UNDPAfrica’s Regional Dir. joined @UNDPGhana@UnivofGh to sign an MoU to launch University Innovation Pods (#UniPods) under the @timbuktooafrica's Initiative—powering a new generation of
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@ahunnaeziakonwa
Ahunna Eziakonwa
11 months
We're empowering young Africans to thrive in the digital economy with cutting-edge tools & makerspaces with #timbuktoo. Today, I join @UnivofGh to formalize a groundbreaking #partnership for Ghana’s #UniPod to stimulate youth-led #innovations. Let's invest in #Africa's future!
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@UNDPGhana
UNDP Ghana
1 year
Our Resident Representative, @banniloy, has met with @samgeorgegh, Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, to reaffirm @UNDP's commitment to supporting Ghana's sustainable development.    From enhancing digital infrastructure and AI-driven innovation to
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@khoshmukhamedov
Sukhrob Khoshmukhamedov
1 year
It was productive and insightful meeting with @JabangwePNN, Executive Secretary of @timbuktooafrica Renovation Foundation, to strategize on establishing the #timbuktoo Agritech Hub in 🇬🇭 towards impactful and scalable #agritech ventures for #Africa.
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@khoshmukhamedov
Sukhrob Khoshmukhamedov
1 year
Thrilled to join the launch of the #ItalyDigitalFlagship project with @ItalyinGhana & @UNDP! Together, we're driving #DigitalTransformation across Ghana, paving the way for sustainable digital development. Let's unlock Ghana's digital future! 🇬🇭🤝🇮🇹 #DigitalAfrica
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@UNDPGhana
UNDP Ghana
1 year
Our 3⃣rd quarter 2⃣0⃣2⃣4️⃣ #Newsletter is out! Discover how we're: ✅empowering youth innovation ✅accelerating #ClimateAction ✅fostering inclusive growth & ✅promoting accountable governance in🇬🇭 Catch all the details here➡️ https://t.co/518M0Q9KmB
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@JointSDGFund
Joint SDG Fund 🇺🇳
1 year
🌍 Digitalizing local enterprises for nationwide impact! In 🇬🇭 Ghana, the Joint SDG Fund is enhancing digital literacy and supporting small businesses, setting the stage for scalable, inclusive growth across regions. Learn more: https://t.co/aqGQOjveoo
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@UNDP_RomeCentre
UNDP_RomeCentre
2 years
Today, @UNDP signed an agreement with @ItalyMFA to support the Digital for Development Project in Africa. With a total investment of €2.7 million, we aim to enhance digital capabilities in Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Mozambique, and Senegal. @UNDPDigital #DigitalForDevelopment
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@MESTAfrica
MEST Africa
2 years
Hear all about this year’s MEST Africa Challenge from Ashwin Ravichandran, Portfolio Advisor at MEST Africa. Are you an AgriTech entrepreneur in any of these key 14 African markets? Apply for the MEST Africa Challenge 2024, win $50,000 in equity funding and find your soil.
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@DrVivekBindra
Dr. Vivek Bindra
2 years
No matter how fast you run in a wrong direction.. you end up reaching a wrong destination faster.. #Pivot & #BounceBack with #DrVivekBindra @ #LeadershipFunnelProgram
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@ElsieAttafuah
Elsie Attafuah
2 years
Today, marks the 6th year of former @UN SG Kofi Annan’s passing. A great African Statesman, a global leader, an embodiment of diplomacy & inspiration. A man that has come to be known to us in 🇬🇭 as “Busumuru ”. Everyday we remember your passion for our shared humanity.
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@AbsaGhana
Absa Bank Ghana
2 years
Last week, we launched the second phase of the Absa Fintech and Agritech Support Programme in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and MEST. We were inspired by the success stories of first-phase grant recipients. Join the phase two programme to elevate your ideas.
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@UNDPGhana
UNDP Ghana
2 years
"#timbuktoo is here to build upon the foundations laid by key ecosystems, creating an environment that nurtures young and old initiatives. Our goal is to make the impossible a reality & to make that reality more evident” Noted @ahunnaeziakonwa @timbuktooafrica Town Hall meeting
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@ahunnaeziakonwa
Ahunna Eziakonwa
2 years
Thank you H.E @NAkufoAddo for the warm #Akwaaba & engaging conversation on #timbuktoo Pan African AgriTech Hub. Your continued support to the bold @timbuktooAfrica initiative that is sparking the start-up revolution in #Africa is greatly appreciated.
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@JosefitoDabbol
Jose-Maria Munoz
2 years
The icing on the cake! Hosted by @UNDPAccLabs in #Accra, yesterday we had an afternoon of intensely engaging discussions on border festivals, cultural heritage and #kente Heartfelt thanks to @SethAkumani A fitting end to @BorderFest20 project @BritishAcademy_ @africanstudies
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@UNDPDigital
UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub
2 years
Around 2.6B people remain offline, with women 19% less likely to use mobile internet. This #AIgovernance day, see how @UNDP, in collaboration with the @G7 🇮🇹, is working to bridge this gap and enable global south actors to gain a foothold in AI dev: https://t.co/HjMBRHn4ou
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@angelalusigi
angela lusigi
2 years
@timbuktooAfrica is sparking up #African innovation by investing in top talent & startups. I met @hon_ophelia, Min @mestighofficial & her team to strengthen our partnership & drive innovation through co-creating a thriving #timbuktoo #agritech hub in🇬🇭with all ecosystem players.
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