The Honorable Kessai H. Note, is a Marshallese politician who served as the third President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands from January 10, 2000, to January 14, 2008 . Notably, he was the first commoner, rather than a traditional chief, to be elected to this position, marking a significant shift in the nation's political landscape
H.E. Zainab Bangura, served as the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict from June 22, 2012, to April 12, 2017. She was ppointed by then-UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sierra Leone (2007-2010)
H.E. Alfredo Hardy Toro, is a distinguished retired diplomat, scholar, and prolific author. Renowned for his dual expertise in diplomacy and academia, he is among the few Latin American figures who have excelled in both the practical and theoretical realms of international relations
H.E. Banny DeBrum, was a distinguished Marshallese diplomat who served as the Republic of the Marshall Islands’ Ambassador to the United States from 1996 until his passing in 2011, with a brief hiatus between 2008 and 2009 .
H.E. Vinci Neil Clodumar, is a distinguished Nauruan diplomat, politician, and engineer who served as the Republic of Nauru's first Permanent Representative to the United Nations from December 1999 to February 2005 .
Prof. Michael W. Doyle, is a distinguished American scholar in international relations, currently serving as University Professor of International Affairs, Law, and Political Science at Columbia University. He holds joint appointments at the School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia Law School, and the Department of Political Science .
Dr. Sina Gerard, is the founder and managing director of Sina Gerard Enterprises Urwibutso, a company he established in 1983 with a modest capital of 33,000 Rwandan Francs. Starting as a small bakery, the enterprise has grown into a multifaceted agribusiness, producing a range of products including juices, wines, flours, and the famous Akabanga chili oil, among others.
Dr. Ernest Nyetera, is a distinguished Rwandan entrepreneur and publisher based in Kigali, Republic of Rwanda. Known for his dynamic leadership and commitment to advancing Rwanda’s intellectual and business landscape.
Mr. Tony Irfan Karim, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, Lilongwe, Malawi.
Prof. Vicente Sinining, is a distinguished academic and international education consultant with over three decades of experience in higher education, leadership, and research.
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Prof. Vicente Sinining with former Foreign Minister Gerard Zackios (left) and former President Kessai Note (right) of the Republic of the Marshall Islands at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
