Personal Essays & Reflections
MaryAnne Iwara’s Journey as a 2023 MIF Fellow at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
A personal reflection on my Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. I revisit experiences of coordinating high-level policy forums, supporting regional collaboration and working alongside senior UN leadership, reflecting on how these opportunities deepened my understanding of intergovernmental processes, strategic advisory work and Africa's development challenges.