PROFESSOR
Nana M. Tanko
Ph.D. (Demography) | Scholar-Practitioner | Humanitarian Leader
PROFESSOR
Nana M. Tanko
Ph.D. (Demography) | Scholar-Practitioner | Humanitarian Leader
Shaping Africa’s Future through Research and Policy.
Three decades of progressive leadership in development governance, humanitarian response, and evidence-based policymaking across the African continent. Building bridges between rigorous scholarship and pragmatic field leadership to deliver measurable impact in complex development settings.
35+ YEARS OF IMPACT
20+ AFRICAN COUNTRIES
3 MAJOR EXEC. ROLES
Strategic Leadership in Policy Innovation.
Providing strategic direction for a regional think tank dedicated to advancing evidence-based policymaking and inclusive governance across Africa.
Overseeing multidisciplinary research on governance, security, economic transformation, and social inclusion while leading policy dialogues with governments, the African Union, ECOWAS, and global partners to strengthen evidence-informed decision-making throughout the continent
Areas of Expertise.
Humanitarian
Response &
Recovery
Large-scale post-conflict programming, peacebuilding initiatives, and multi-sectoral interventions in fragile states.
Development
Policy &
Governance
Strategic frameworks for institutional reform, democratic governance, and evidence-based policymaking across African contexts.
Demography
& Population
Policy
Applied population research, reproductive health systems, and demographic analysis informing national development strategies.
Gender
Equality &
Social Inclusion
Mainstreaming gender perspectives in policy design, women’s empowerment programs, and addressing harmful traditional practices.