An accomplished trade and investment lawyer, Clare Akamanzi is the CEO of NBA Africa, responsible for continuing to grow the popularity of basketball, the NBA and the Basketball Africa League (BAL) across the continent, including through grassroots basketball development, media distribution, corporate partnerships, and social responsibility initiatives that improve the livelihoods of African youth and families.\u202f\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Previously, Akamanzi served as CEO of the Rwanda Development Board, driving Rwanda\u2019s economic development through private sector growth. She holds a Master\u2019s in Public Administration from Harvard\u2019s Kennedy School and has been recognized globally for her leadership in advancing Africa\u2019s economic transformation. Her experience in economic development and cross-sector partnerships strengthens ONE\u2019s work to leverage trusted voices to change the narrative surrounding Africa and elevate Africa\u2019s role on the global stage.<\/p>\n
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