Strategic leader and African futurist building trust in digital assets through ESG certification, Shariah-compliant frameworks, and blockchain governance at DARA (Digital Asset Rating Agency). I connect sovereign wealth funds, Islamic finance institutions, and multilateral organizations with audit-ready assurance systems for Real World Asset tokenization, ESG Sukuk, and Bitcoin Treasury Certification—accelerating adoption and investment confidence in emerging digital markets. This work builds on 25+ years of board-level experience driving inclusive growth, AI-driven innovation, and sustainable finance across UN systems, African governments, and development institutions. As former Head of UN Resident Coordinator's Office in The Gambia, I aligned 21 UN agencies behind the 2030 Agenda, implementing AI solutions that increased resource allocation efficiency by 20% and mobilized $300M for job creation. Previously led UNDP Africa's structural transformation and extractives governance across eight countries, enhancing mining productivity, regional integration, and policy reform. Core expertise: ESG framework development, digital asset certification, policy analysis, regulatory design, ethical AI governance, sustainable finance, and cross-sector stakeholder engagement. Author of 26+ publications on African economic development and resource governance; UN/WEF contributor on crypto, SDGs, and 5G. Recognized in 2023 as one of Africa's most creative leaders. Open to consultancies and leadership roles bridging traditional development finance with digital innovation.
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