Axum
Mokena Makeka is a prominent figure in architecture and social innovation, currently serving as the Special Advisor to the Vice President of Academic Affairs at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. In addition, Mokena is a Partner at Axum and the Founder Director of the School for Explorative Architecture, the first independent School of Architecture in South Africa. Previous roles include Principal and Office Director for Dalberg Advisors' Southern African office, board member of the National Creative Industries Federation, and Owner & Creative Director at Makeka Design Lab. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Cape Town and Executive Education at Harvard Business School. Mokena has also held significant leadership roles, such as Chairman of the Board at Isandla Institute and founder and Trustee of the Museum of Design Innovation Leadership and Art.
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Axum
Axum is an Afrocentric impact firm dedicated to fostering climate-positive and inclusive growth across Africa and Middle East regions. Axum works with public and private sector organisations on projects delivering economic and social development, ameliorating climate change, and navigating technological disruption. We firmly believe that Africa and the Middle East will continue to play an increasingly pivotal role in the global landscape, and are committed to working hand-in-hand with local leaders and institutions to unlock new development opportunities and catalyse positive growth. We combine networks, strategic insights, and a hands-on approach to deliver enduring impact which can be shared by all. The founding offices of Axum are Abu Dhabi (UAE), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), Johannesburg (South Africa), Kigali (Rwanda), Lagos (Nigeria), and Nairobi (Kenya), with additional locations in Accra (Ghana), London (UK), and New York (USA).