SUPARNA BISWAS

Chief Executive Officer

Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa,

Kenya

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CEO Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa, Nairobi, Kenya –

Innovation & Technology Organization for Education to Employment of Youth with Visual Impairments towards INCLUSION.

Management specialist with 30 years experience in  management and operations roles within  humanitarian/development organizations and the private sector. In depth knowledge & experience on programs relative to poverty reduction, agricultural ie sustainable food production, women’s entrepreneurship, education of children, conservation of the environment and climate change, humanitarian response, disability inclusion. 15 years in the private sector, in textile manufacturing, food processing industries, import $ export solutions, developing joint ventures between developed and developing nations with specialization in growing small companies and organizations.

Strong believer in the power of partnerships to achieve impact, sharing knowledge and experience to benefit the marginalized and education as the key driver for changing lives.  Lived and worked in India, US, UK, France and many African countries, with an ambition to bring tested solutions to those in need.

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Kilimanjaro Blind Trust Africa,

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Inclusive Education

Technical and Vocational Education and TrainingDigital LearningFormal EducationLifelong LearningPre-School and Early Childhood Intervention

ICT (Information and Communication Technologies)

Digital LibraryInternet of ThingsMobile Services and Smartphone AppsSocial Media

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AccessibilityEmploymentIndependent Living and Political Participation

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Wednesday, 21 February 2024

14:40 - 16:00

Focus on Subsaharan Africa: Comprehensive teaching frameworks

Format:Pre-recorded
Track:
Location: M3
  • Focus: Low- income countries
  • Formal education
  • English captions | International Sign
  • Graphic facilitation

Experience African good practices that empower children with disabilities in remote areas, with low-cost and easy-to-adapt programme modules, and IT support.

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