Daouda Sembene — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Founder and CEO of AfriCatalyst, a global development advisory firm based in Dakar, Senegal.
Distinguished Nonresident Fellow at the Center for Global Development and the African Center for Economic Transformation.
Holds a PhD in development economics from American University in Washington, DC.
Served as Senior Economic Advisor (Ministerial rank) at the Office of the President.
Possesses over 20 years of experience in public administration, multilateral development banks, and international financial institutions, including the International Monetary Fund.

Biography

Daouda Sembene is a Senegalese economist and development expert, serving as the founder and CEO of AfriCatalyst, a global development advisory firm based in Dakar, Senegal. At AfriCatalyst, he leads a team of development and climate finance experts, offering strategic advice and innovative solutions for Africa's complex challenges and opportunities.