John Ndabarasa

Biography

''In my current role, I drive inclusive digital innovation across projects implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC), including initiatives in Sierra Leone and Uganda. For close to a decade, I have facilitated deal flow and built strategic partnerships across the digital ecosystem, with a focus on expanding opportunities for young people, women, SMEs and tech startups. I work closely with public and private sector partners to design and support digital solutions that enhance skills development, market access (regional and international) and entrepreneurship. This includes collaborating with tech startups to co-create scalable learning and capacity-building programs, support product development and connect them to strategic partners and investment networks. Across these initiatives, I have supported startups through technical assistance, ecosystem-building and linkages to investors  contributing to the growth of solutions in areas such as digital skills training, online learning platforms and access to global digital work opportunities.''