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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

After the virus: What are Africa's chances of recovery?

NEWS

After the virus: What are Africa's chances of recovery?

Greg Mills, Emily van der Merwe, Marie-Noelle Nwokolo, Ray Hartley

30 Apr 2020

How to Turn Crisis into Opportunity: After COVID-19 — Choices for a Better South African Future

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How to Turn Crisis into Opportunity: After COVID-19 — Choices for a Better South African Future

Greg Mills, Marie-Noelle Nwokolo, Emily van der Merwe, Ray Hartley

23 Apr 2020

Changing the incentives of Ghana's political institutions: A lesson from NPP about winning elections

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Changing the incentives of Ghana's political institutions: A lesson from NPP about winning elections

Marie-Noelle Nwokolo

6 Apr 2020

Leadership in a time of crisis: lessons for the AfCFTA

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Leadership in a time of crisis: lessons for the AfCFTA

Marie-Noelle Nwokolo

4 Apr 2020

How much could Coronavirus cost the SA economy? A preliminary estimate

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How much could Coronavirus cost the SA economy? A preliminary estimate

Emily van der Merwe, Marie-Noelle Nwokolo, Ray Hartley, Greg Mills

30 Mar 2020

The Asian Aspiration Book Podcast

AUDIO

The Asian Aspiration Book Podcast

Marie-Noelle Nwokolo, Emily van der Merwe

The Future of African Cities - Crucibles of Change

VIDEOS

The Future of African Cities - Crucibles of Change

Nchimunya Hamukoma, Marie-Noelle Nwokolo, Greg Mills, Ray Hartley

30 Jan 2020

Move quickly or be damned: The imperative of African competitiveness

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Move quickly or be damned: The imperative of African competitiveness

Greg Mills, Marie-Noelle Nwokolo, Emily van der Merwe

20 Jan 2020

Beyond business as usual: Addressing Ghana's unemployment woes

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Beyond business as usual: Addressing Ghana's unemployment woes

Marie-Noelle Nwokolo

11 Dec 2019

Lesotho at the crossroads: New engines are needed to drive growth

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Lesotho at the crossroads: New engines are needed to drive growth

Marie-Noelle Nwokolo, Emily van der Merwe, Greg Mills

26 Nov 2019

We don't have to do it alone: Lessons from Asia for Ghana

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We don't have to do it alone: Lessons from Asia for Ghana

Marie-Noelle Nwokolo

26 Nov 2019

Somaliland - New Ways Of Doing Things In A Tough Neighbourhood

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Somaliland - New Ways Of Doing Things In A Tough Neighbourhood

Ray Hartley, Marie-Noelle Nwokolo, Greg Mills

10 Sep 2019