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timbuktoo’s Joanne Manda on building Africa’s innovation engine from within

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June 10, 2026

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timbuktoo’s Joanne Manda on building Africa’s innovation engine from within
Source: TechCabal

Manda leads timbuktoo, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-backed initiative that describes itself as the “world's largest platform supporting Africa's innovation ecosystem.”

Manda leads timbuktoo, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-backed initiative that describes itself as the “world's largest platform supporting Africa's innovation ecosystem.”

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