Darius Mans

Darius Mans is president of Africare. He joined the organization in 2010, bringing with him more than 30 years of development experience. Prior to joining Africare, he served as acting CEO, vice president of implementation, and managing director for Africa at the Millennium Challenge Corp. He has also held various positions at the World Bank, including director of the World Bank Institute.

Latest Articles

Getting to zero, staying at zero: Liberia declared Ebola-free

over 10 years ago // Darius Mans on Ebola response

Liberia has been declared Ebola-free. But that doesn't mean the job is finished, writes Africare President Darius Mans in this commentary.

The game of life

about 12 years ago // Partnerships: Sport for development

Africa’s young population has the potential to drive the world’s economy like China did in the last century. In a guest opinion for Devex, Africare President Dr. Darius Mans highlights Power Forward, a new initiative that uses basketball to engage African youth in partnership with the NBA and ExxonMobil.

Dear President Obama: Africa is calling

about 13 years ago // Commentary: Darius Mans

The U.S. president can help turn the corner on the private sector’s perception of Africa as an unattractive place in which to invest and operate, writes Darius Mans, president of Africare.

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