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Global Learning Forum 2-6 February 2026

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  • India

Basanta Kumar Patnaik

  • Country project team

Basanta Kumar Patnaik

Type of participant:
Location:
  • India
Organisation:
  • Aaina, SVHPS
Job title:
  • Project Director

Role in the programme:

Oversee all project activities, planning, and implementation of the project.

I hope to learn or explore at GLF

I hope to learn innovative ideas, best practices, and practical approaches from global experts, while exploring new strategies and networks that can strengthen my work in inclusion, community development, and project implementation.

What I can share or contribute

I can share learnings from the TU and PSA formats.
  • Ghana

Brian Dzansi Dzidefo

  • Country project team

Brian Dzansi Dzidefo

Type of participant:
Location:
  • Ghana, Ho
Organisation:
  • Node Eight, Y&S
Job title:
  • Executive Director

Role in the programme:

Country Project Team

I hope to learn or explore at GLF

Strategies to sustain projects.

What I can share or contribute

How to build digital products for young people.
  • Colombia

Camila Murcia

  • HCA Global Team

Camila Murcia

Type of participant:
Location:
  • Colombia, Bogotá
Organisation:
  • Ecorys
Job title:
  • In-Country Manager

Role in the programme:

Coordination between projects and HQ

I hope to learn or explore at GLF

I hope to learn from innovative youth-led and city-level initiatives that are transforming public spaces and wellbeing in intermediary cities. I aim to explore new approaches, partnerships, and tools that strengthen youth participation, urban equity, and sustainable local development.

What I can share or contribute

I can contribute insights and share practical lessons on designing and scaling initiatives that integrate education, youth and impact through multisector collaboration.
I’ve completed two Ironman 70.3 in two years and genuinely enjoy long training sessions as my form of meditation.
  • Ghana

Constance Agyeman

  • Partner / external expert

Constance Agyeman

Type of participant:
Location:
  • Ghana, Accra
Organisation:
  • Partnership Bureau
Job title:
  • Director of Social and Human Development Management

Role in the programme:

Facilitator

I hope to learn or explore at GLF

I hope to explore how young people define meaningful youth participation for themselves.

What I can share or contribute

I hope to contribute by being an active listener to young people’s experiences.
I was once a young person. That was a long time ago 🙂
  • Ghana

Darkey Irene Yayra

  • Youth representative / peer educator

Darkey Irene Yayra

Type of participant:
Location:
  • Ghana, Ho
Organisation:
  • Node Eight, Y&S
Job title:
  • Radio panelist

Role in the programme:

Participant

I hope to learn or explore at GLF

I hope to explore new approaches, ideas, and opportunities.

What I can share or contribute

I can share my experiences as a young person.
  • Vietnam

Doan Minh Thu

  • Country project team

Doan Minh Thu

Type of participant:
Location:
  • Vietnam, Da Nang
Organisation:
  • VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education, University of Danang, CCHCA
Job title:
  • Vice Director – Department of Student Affairs, Partners and Communication; Director – VN-UK Maker Innovation Space

Role in the programme:

As an academic and innovation partner, I provide leadership in research-driven development, digital transformation, and youth mentorship, guiding participants to apply technology and innovation in real-world contexts.

I hope to learn or explore at GLF

I hope to explore effective models that combine youth-centered innovation, research, and digital transformation to generate real impact, including inclusive programmes linking academia, the private sector, and communities. I also aim to learn from global partners how to foster sustainable youth engagement, equitable access, and long-term systemic change across diverse contexts.

What I can share or contribute

I can share experience in strengthening innovation ecosystems through applied research, coaching, and private-sector partnerships that support inclusive, youth-led digital initiatives. I can also share practical lessons from applying science, technology, and innovation to real challenges faced by young people in Da Nang (Vietnam) through youth-driven digital transformation activities.
I can switch from strategic planning to soldering robots or running a youth workshop in the same afternoon – anxious but happy at the same time.
  • Ghana

Edward Ayabilah

  • Country project team

Edward Ayabilah

Type of participant:
Location:
  • Ghana
Organisation:
  • Global Media Foundation, RCA
Job title:
  • Project Manager

Role in the programme:

Coordinate project implementation, lead and manage stakeholders, and oversee project team deliverables and reporting.

I hope to learn or explore at GLF

I want to explore how projects measure change at community and system levels, and identify approaches to sustain long-term impact within the Resilient Cities for Adolescents initiative.

What I can share or contribute

I can share lessons from Ghana’s Resilient Cities for Adolescents project on how adolescents engage with local authorities, influence city decisions, and participate in decision-making.
I once represented my city in a debate competition, but my secret talent is creating inventive recipes from leftovers.
  • Senegal

Elhadji Mamadou Diao

  • Partner / external expert

Elhadji Mamadou Diao

Type of participant:
Location:
  • Senegal, Dakar
Organisation:
  • Municipality of Kolda, MPMP
Job title:
  • Mayor

Role in the programme:

Manager

I hope to learn or explore at GLF

Experience from the other mayors in the education field.

What I can share or contribute

Our experience in managing projects in the field of education.
Scrabble
  • Ghana

Elvis Kofi Bomasah

  • Partner / external expert

Elvis Kofi Bomasah

Type of participant:
Location:
  • Ghana, Ho
Organisation:
  • Ghana Education Service, Y&S
Job title:
  • Public Relations Officer

Role in the programme:

Consortium Member

I hope to learn or explore at GLF

I hope to better understand the execution strategies of projects in other countries and to explore possible partnerships.

What I can share or contribute

I hope to share my learnings and experience from the Young and Safe project.