Chinwe Okoli
About Chinwe Okoli
Hi, I am an Author, Economist and Public Policy Analyst, trained in Nigeria, the United Kingdom and Israel. Well versed and experienced in the setup and management of physical innovation hubs, digital innovation hubs, science parks, co-working spaces, innovation districts, angel investment networks and thriving innovation/entrepreneurship ecosystems. I have been trained by Facebook, African Development Bank, Ideon Science Park, African Business Angels Network(ABAN) and International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation(IASP). As a professional Economist and Public Policy Analyst, I understand the importance and therefore promote innovation and entrepreneurship among the youth as a catalyst for sustainable development of Africa especially in the era of the 4th industrial revolution. To foster innovation and self-development among the youth, I Founded Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN). A Pan-African Non-governmental organization on a mission to help African young men and women develop and harness their unique ideas, talents and abilities; working with them to unleash their full potentials in education, entrepreneurship and innovation through a unique Gather, Empower, Mentor and Monitor (GEMM) strategy. Through the GEMM strategy, GAIN drives digital inclusion in Africa. As a thought leader on youth, women, development, innovation and entrepreneurship, I have contributed my knowledge as a resource person to high-level policy influencing discussions at various events such as the Dakar Declaration 2019 hosted by the EU and the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Countries and participated and served a Guest speaker at national, regional and global events in Nigeria, Sweden, Iran, Ethiopia, France, United States, Senegal, Kenya, United Kingdom and Turkey. I am a motivational speaker, a coach and an author of two books titled-The Ladder to Academic Excellence; and A Daunting Odyssey (see Amazon). I am an afro-optimist, committed to inspiring and helping fellow African youth reach their best by motivating, engaging and brainstorming with them to explore their unique talents, best success strategies and be part of the ‘Ones to Watch’ in Africa. I believe that when African youth from all over the world harness their full potentials and capabilities, we would build a safer, more economically advanced, more politically stable and rewarding Africa for all. Indeed a Grand Africa! Grand Africa Initiative: www.grandafrica.org It is my pleasure to connect with you!