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Carl Manlan

Carl is the former VP of Social Impact & Sustainability at Visa (CEMEA region), former COO at Ecobank Foundation, and has held influential roles across AUDA-NEPAD, UNDP, The Global Fund, and the UN Economic Commission for Africa. His expertise has been featured in Forbes, Scientific American, Le Monde, El País, and the WEF. He is also the co-host of podcast, Inside the Blueprint, alongside his daughter!

Born in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, Carl is an emerging voice in contemporary poetry. His debut collection, i can breathe, was written in the aftermath of profound loss: a reflection on how grief reshapes us, softens us, and unexpectedly leads us back to meaning. He explores the emotional scaffolding of renewal, the quiet work of healing, and the inner forms of prosperity.

This blend of policy, purpose, and poetry gives Carl a perspective few leaders hold: how emotional and financial well-being intertwine, and how humans rebuild.

https://carlmanlan.com

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