Dr. Yakama Manty Jones is an Economist with over fourteen years of experience driving evidence-based policy-making in the public and private sectors. She is recognised for her expertise in driving public service delivery, public financial management reforms, and human capital development strategies globally. As an entrepreneur, Yakama creates opportunities for women's economic empowerment and brings private sector experiences to enhance governance, public policy and decision-making spaces. She invests in communities through board roles, mentorship programmes, and philanthropic and social entrepreneurship ventures. Dr. Jones shares expertise as a lecturer in Economics, Public Policy and Econometrics, a public speaker and a training facilitator. She is committed to continuous personal growth and development through mentoring and prestigious leadership programmes.
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50 Most Influential Sierra Leonean Women
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100 Most Influential Young Sierra Leoneans
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Open Government Fellow
