Ngone Mirimi is an accomplished development economist, researcher, and advocate for youth empowerment across Africa. He is currently a PhD candidate in Development Economics and serves as the Country Director for Future Africa International, a youth-led organization committed to advancing Climate Action, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership Development in alignment with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Ngone’s extensive career encompasses roles in marketing, public relations, stakeholder engagement, and environmental sustainability across Southern Africa and the UK. He has worked in the Civil society, private sector and government including spearheading impactful projects, and youth-driven policy engagement on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Ngone is also a member of the Independent Youth Advisory Council on AfCFTA, a contributor to the International Science Reserve House, and a proponent of ethical leadership through various fellowship programs. Dedicated to connecting economic policies with climate action and fostering Pan-African collaboration, Ngone leverages his academic expertise and practical experience to drive meaningful change in community development and governance.