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Marie-Noelle Nwokolo

Marie-Noelle Nwokolo

Associate Researcher, The Brenthurst Foundation

Ghana Ghana


Marie-Noelle Nwokolo was previously our Machel-Mandela Fellow and now works at the Brenthurst Foundation as a researcher. She is a recent MSc Development Management graduate of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and an alumni of the Programme for African Leadership (PfAL) at LSE. Prior to the Foundation, Marie-Noelle worked across a broad spectrum of roles at organizations such as The Advisory Board Company in Washington D.C, WaterAid UK, Diamond6 Leadership & Strategy and PrimeStrategy Ghana. She has spoken at, and organized, convenings on growth, poverty and inequality, such as the flagship LSE Africa Summit. Prior to this, she graduated from Dickinson College, Pa, USA with an undergraduate degree in International Business & Management (Departmental Honors) and a minor in Economics. She is a proud member of Sigma Beta Delta, and Phi Beta Kappa - the oldest and most prestigious academic honour society in the United States.


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Content by Marie-Noelle Nwokolo

Understanding a Nation’s Pulse — Are Ghana’s Leaders Ready, as the Country Votes?

NEWS

Understanding a Nation’s Pulse — Are Ghana’s Leaders Ready, as the Country Votes?

Marie-Noelle Nwokolo

9 Dec 2024

Africa's Coming Disruption: How the Continent's Youth can Change its Destiny from Promise to Prosperity

BOOKS

Africa's Coming Disruption: How the Continent's Youth can Change its Destiny from Promise to Prosperity

Marie-Noelle Nwokolo, Ray Hartley, Richard Morrow

South Africa’s 2024 Election Holds Key Lessons for Democratic Maturity in Africa

NEWS

South Africa’s 2024 Election Holds Key Lessons for Democratic Maturity in Africa

Marie-Noelle Nwokolo

14 Jun 2024

Europe Changed Africa and Vice Versa — Today’s Relationships with Former Colonies have Fewer Shared Values

NEWS

Europe Changed Africa and Vice Versa — Today’s Relationships with Former Colonies have Fewer Shared Values

Greg Mills, Marie-Noelle Nwokolo

17 Apr 2024

Ghana’s Crucial Election amid West Africa’s Democratic Erosion

NEWS

Ghana’s Crucial Election amid West Africa’s Democratic Erosion

Marie-Noelle Nwokolo

27 Feb 2024

Two Truths and a Lie – Addressing Africa’s Race for Inward Investment

NEWS

Two Truths and a Lie – Addressing Africa’s Race for Inward Investment

Marie-Noelle Nwokolo

23 Jan 2024

While World Leaders Dither at COP28, a Small West African Community is Dying

NEWS

While World Leaders Dither at COP28, a Small West African Community is Dying

Marie-Noelle Nwokolo

19 Dec 2023

Why Ghana’s Economic Orchestra is out of Tune

NEWS

Why Ghana’s Economic Orchestra is out of Tune

Marie-Noelle Nwokolo

14 Dec 2023

Glass Ceiling: Challenges Confronting South Africa’s SMME Community

PUBLICATIONS

Glass Ceiling: Challenges Confronting South Africa’s SMME Community

Richard Morrow, Rutendo Nyaku, Marie-Noelle Nwokolo

27 Nov 2023

Liberia Faces its Biggest Test as Election Rivals Head for a Run-Off

NEWS

Liberia Faces its Biggest Test as Election Rivals Head for a Run-Off

Ray Hartley, Marie-Noelle Nwokolo

18 Oct 2023

Africa’s Political and Governance Systems are Facing a Legitimacy Crisis – Public Engagement is Essential

NEWS

Africa’s Political and Governance Systems are Facing a Legitimacy Crisis – Public Engagement is Essential

Marie-Noelle Nwokolo

21 Jul 2023

Ghana’s Path to Prosperity Lies in Overcoming Governance Challenges

NEWS

Ghana’s Path to Prosperity Lies in Overcoming Governance Challenges

Marie-Noelle Nwokolo

28 Jun 2023