Conversations on African Philanthropy

In Conversation with Mamadou Biteye

September 22, 2023 Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment Season 1 Episode 36
In Conversation with Mamadou Biteye
Conversations on African Philanthropy
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Conversations on African Philanthropy
In Conversation with Mamadou Biteye
Sep 22, 2023 Season 1 Episode 36
Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment

Mamadou Biteye is the Executive Secretary of The African Capacity Building Foundation and former Vice President for Inclusive Growth, Global Social Impact for Central Europe, Middle East and Africa at VISA, based in Dubai. He was the former Managing Director for The Rockefeller Foundation Africa Regional Office, overseeing initiatives in youth employment, health, philanthropy, agriculture, and food security. He also serves as an advisor and board member for various international organisations such as the World Bank, the World Economic Forum, and the African Leadership Network. Mamadou has over two decades of experience in strategic leadership, advocacy and campaigning, community development, and capacity building with extensive field experience in Africa and globally.

In this episode, he takes us through the mandate of the African Capacity Building Foundation, re-imagining philanthropy institutionalisation and his journey in the space.

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Mamadou Biteye is the Executive Secretary of The African Capacity Building Foundation and former Vice President for Inclusive Growth, Global Social Impact for Central Europe, Middle East and Africa at VISA, based in Dubai. He was the former Managing Director for The Rockefeller Foundation Africa Regional Office, overseeing initiatives in youth employment, health, philanthropy, agriculture, and food security. He also serves as an advisor and board member for various international organisations such as the World Bank, the World Economic Forum, and the African Leadership Network. Mamadou has over two decades of experience in strategic leadership, advocacy and campaigning, community development, and capacity building with extensive field experience in Africa and globally.

In this episode, he takes us through the mandate of the African Capacity Building Foundation, re-imagining philanthropy institutionalisation and his journey in the space.