Summary
Farida Kabir is a development economist and technology-driven public sector leader focused on bioeconomy, industrial policy, and trade strategy in Africa. As Manager, Public Sector Advisory at PwC, she translates systems-building experience from digital development into policy-led growth, governance, and security for government clients. Her career spans leading biometric ID programs, data governance, and health/telecom infrastructure projects—including World Bank digital development work in Nigeria and broadband initiatives. She is pursuing a Master in Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, shaping research on building scientific and manufacturing capacity and biotechnology governance for developing economies. Based in Cambridge, MA, she has steered growth and partnerships across Africa through leadership roles at OTRAC, Sudo Africa, and other organizations. Her long-term goal is to build institutions that unlock Africa’s potential in the bioeconomy.
8 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree at Ahmadu Bello University
PGD, PGD at National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
High School, High School at Mameena Memorial Secondary School
English, Arabic, Hausa, ajami