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'I was placed with the Rwanda Development Board in the Tourism Department, where I worked on sector regulation, data systems, and policy development – including drafting amendments to the Tourism Law, designing new regulatory guidelines, and building Rwanda's first integrated tourism dashboards.'

'My main achievements [as a Fellow] include developing Tonga's first PPP Policy Guidelines, strengthening macroeconomic modeling for fiscal planning, and contributing to the national budget strategy and economic policy formulation. My work enhanced the government's ability to assess investment opportunities, fiscal risks, and development strategies, ensuring long-term policy sustainability.'

'During my Fellowship, I supported colleagues in strengthening project management and coordination practices and helped build institutional understanding of carbon credits, carbon markets, and climate finance. My main professional achievements include co-developing and co-authoring the city's four-year strategy Transform Freetown – Transforming Lives 2024–2028, co-authoring Africa's first Heat Action Plan, and co-leading the carbon work stream for #FreetownTheTreetown, which advanced significantly toward issuing carbon credits.'

'At the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock in the Solomon Islands, I was involved in donor-funded project cycles, including proposal submissions, multisectoral coordination, policy reviews, budget appraisals, capacity building, and overall project management support. This experience enhanced my leadership skills and deepened my understanding of donor-funded projects.'

"[The Zanzibar Planning Commission] has been strengthened by having an ODI Fellow through improved technical capacity, knowledge transfer, and support in strategic planning, all of which contributed to more effective operations.

We value the ODI Fellowship Scheme because it strengthens the capacity of both our staff and the institution as a whole. The Fellows bring in valuable expertise, foster knowledge sharing, and support skill development, contributing to long-term institutional growth and effectiveness.”

"This marks our organisation's first experience hosting an ODI Fellow, and we are pleased to report that the program has been highly successful. Over the past two years, we have witnessed significant improvements in our work standards and deliverables as a direct result of the Fellowship.

The programme has successfully addressed critical capacity gaps within our organisation while facilitating substantial knowledge and skills transfer to our team members. The Fellow has elevated our professional standards and enhanced our ability to meet stakeholder expectations effectively."

"The Fellow played a leading role in drafting the National Trade Policy, conducting macroeconomic forecasting, and producing policy briefs – enhancing the institution’s capacity for evidence-based decision-making.

He actively trained staff through workshops and day-to-day mentorship, focusing on practical skills in data management, economic analysis, and policy writing.

He also led the design and implementation of surveys, including cross-border trade assessments, and introduced improved statistical methods that increased the reliability of data reporting."

"The Fellow significantly enhanced our team's analytical capabilities by implementing training sessions and mentoring staff, which has led to more informed decision-making within the organisation. Their contributions to policy briefings have also helped to shape our strategic initiatives.

Overall, the Fellowship has been a valuable experience for our team, and we appreciate the support and resources provided by ODI Global."