Technical & Policy Working Group
A multidisciplinary group bringing together policy, trade, technology and institutional perspectives to support the development, testing and refinement of the Zamani Africa framework.
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Prof. Ngozi Egbuna
Economics, monetary policy and regional integration
Contributes an institutional and economic-policy perspective, drawing on experience in central banking, monetary cooperation, international trade research and regional economic integration.
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Prof. Rita Orji
Computer science and human-computer interaction
Brings expertise in persuasive technology, artificial intelligence and human-computer interaction, relevant to considering user-centred digital systems and technology design.
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Mr. Sand Mba-Kalu
Trade policy, market access and sectoral affairs
Contributes trade-policy and market perspectives, including regional integration, AfCFTA-related research, trade facilitation, sectoral development and business engagement.
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Prof. Ohiocheoya Omiunu
Working group member
Contributes to the group’s collective review and discussion of the Zamani Africa framework, bringing a professional perspective to its development and refinement.
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Mr. Gabriel Kajo
Strategy and institutional development
Contributes a strategic and institutional-development perspective, with relevant experience described in the leadership materials spanning accounting, agribusiness, cooperative finance and public-sector consulting.
Mandate and areas of contribution
The group’s interim remit is to support the framework’s development and validation, drawing on relevant policy, governance, legal, commercial and technical expertise. Its work is intended to help clarify operating requirements, test assumptions, identify implementation risks and prepare recommendations for formal institutional consideration.