Speaking & Advisory
Insight from the front lines of African development
Jane speaks with clarity and warmth about leadership, institutions and Africa’s future — drawing on nearly three decades of practice.

Topics
- Leading institutions through political transition
- The humanitarian–development–peace nexus in practice
- Africa’s regional integration and the Sahel
- Women and young Africans in leadership
- Partnerships that mobilize resources and results
- Storytelling, communication and public trust
Formats
- Keynote addresses
- Panel discussions & moderation
- Policy roundtables
- Leadership workshops
- University lectures
- Mentoring sessions
Short speaker bio
Jane Owiredu Yeboah is an international development leader, innovator and public speaker with more than 28 years of experience advancing governance, economic opportunity, institutional reform and humanitarian resilience across Africa. She has held senior UNDP leadership roles, including Deputy Resident Representative in multiple countries and Resident Representative ad interim in Niger. She holds an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School and an MBA from the University of Ghana, and speaks English and French.
Speaker one-sheet: available on request while the downloadable version is being finalised.
Mentorship and coaching for emerging leaders may also be discussed by inquiry.
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