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Panel Title: Eco-Tourism / African Heritage Trails: Unlocking Economic Growth Through Sustainable Tourism At the HBS Africa Business Club 27th Annual Conference #BeyondBorders2025, this panel explored how African nations are transforming historical sites into drivers of economic growth. Heritage trails across the continent highlight pre-colonial innovations, cultural richness, and environmental stewardship while empowering local communities. From conservation initiatives to agritourism, these efforts attract global visitors and strengthen economic resilience. Panelists: ?Stacey Lubowa – Director, Theodore Roosevelt Africa Sustainable Development Initiative ?Amy Krueger – Producer, Roosevelt Encounters Africa Documentary, Thundershot Studios ?George Tebagana – Representative, Embassy of Uganda in the USA ?Nelson Tugume – Director, Inspire Africa Group ?Nana B. Afoh-Manin MD, MPH, MPA – Chief Impact Strategist, The Business of Doing Good ?Joshua S. – Director, Theodore Roosevelt Africa Sustainable Development Initiative ?J. Bediaku Afoh-Manin, Esq. (Moderator) – Professor of Law & Pan-African Studies Thank You to our very own The Business of Doing Good (TBDG) Program Manager Derin Adeleke as well for presenting the panelists! ???? Thank you to our incredible panelists and attendees for an engaging and insightful conversation on the future of sustainable tourism in Africa! All Photos by the amazing Eve Photography LLC #HBSABC #BeyondBorders2025 #SustainableTourism #AfricaHeritageTrails #TheBusinessOfDoingGood #RooseveltAfricaTrail

The Business of Doing Good at #BeyondBorders2025 HBS Africa Business Club 27th Annual Conference! This year, The Business of Doing Good (TBDG) proudly presented the Theodore Roosevelt Africa Sustainable Development Initiative , with the Embassy of Uganda in the USA as a key sponsor. Our panel, Trails as a Driver of Socio-Economic Growth, explored how heritage and conservation initiatives can fuel sustainable tourism, economic empowerment, and cultural preservation across Africa. From historical preservation to entrepreneurship, we unpacked the potential of heritage trails to reshape Africa’s future and drive lasting impact. A special thanks to H.E. Rob Kakonge, Ambassador of Uganda to the U.S., and our incredible panelists for their expertise and insights: ?? Stacey Lubowa - Director, Theodore Roosevelt Africa Sustainable Development Initiative ?? Amy Krueger - Producer, Roosevelt Encounters Africa Documentary, Thundershot Studios ?? George Tebagana - Representative, Embassy of Uganda in the USA ?? Nelson Tugume - Director, Inspire Africa Group ?? Nana B. Afoh-Manin MD, MPH, MPA Chief Impact Strategist, The Business of Doing Good ?? Joshua S. - Director, Theodore Roosevelt Africa Sustainable Development Initiative ?? J.Bediaku Afoh-Manin, Esq. (Moderator) - Professor of Law & Pan-African Studies We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of sustainable development through tourism! Thank You Based On A True Story for capturing this! #Trasdi2025 #HBSABC #BeyondBorders2025 #SustainableTourism #AfricaHeritageTrails #TheBusinessOfDoingGood #UgandaEmbassy #RooseveltAfricaTrail

The Roosevellt Trail at HBS Africa Business Club at Harvard cast a spotlight on the Roosevelt Africa Trail and its multi faceted potential for heritage tourism,agritourism and ecotourism was beyond a discussion but sparked interest across sectors for branding partnerships .An honor to be apart of this team.A special thanks to fellow panelists, Embassy of Republic of Uganda,Washington DC,The Business of Doing Good (TBDG) ,@Inspire AfricaGroup. Jonathon Earle you were missed.

The Roosevelt Africa Trail in development was a core part of the discussion Harvard Business School Africa business Conference panel on trails as a driver of social economic growth. Sponsored by The Embassy of Uganda in USA and Presented by The Business of Doing Good (TBDG). The panel featured; ??Stacey A. Lubowa - Director, Theodore Roosevelt Africa Sustainable Development Initiative ??Amy Krueger - Producer Roosevelt Encounters Africa Documentary, Thundershot Studios. ??George Tebagana - Embassy of Uganda in USA Representative ??Nelson Tugume - Director, Inspire Africa Group ??Dr. NanaEfua Afoh-Manin - Chief Impact Strategist, The Business of Doing Good. ??Joshua Sentongo - Director, Theodore Roosevelt Africa Sustainable Development Initiative. ??J. Bediaku Afoh-Manin, Esq. (Moderator) - Professor of Law & Pan-African Studies. #Trasdi2025 #HBSABC #BeyondBorders2025 #SustainableTourism #AfricaHeritageTrails

???? The Business of Doing Good (TBDG) is proud to be one of the sponsors of #BeyondBorders2025, the 27th Annual Africa Business Conference at Harvard Business School, organized by the HBS Africa Business Club Happening today, our panel, “African Heritage Trails: Unlocking Economic Growth Through Sustainable Tourism,” brings together distinguished speakers to explore how Africa’s rich cultural heritage can drive economic development through tourism. ?? Harvard Business School , Aldrich 110 ? 11:30am Panelists: ??H.E. Robinah K. Kakonje – Ambassador to the U.S., Uganda ?? Stacey Lubowa – Director, Theodore Roosevelt Africa Sustainable Development Initiative ?? Nelson Tugume – Director, Inspire Africa Group ?? Nana B. Afoh-Manin MD, MPH, MPA – Chief Impact Strategist, The Business of Doing Good ?? Joshua S. – Director, Theodore Roosevelt Africa Sustainable Development Initiative ?? J.Bediaku Afoh-Manin, Esq. (Moderator) – Professor of Law & Pan-African Studies. Join us for this insightful discussion! #HBSABC #BeyondBorders2025 #TheBusinessofDoingGood #SustainableTourism #AfricaHeritageTrails

???? The Business of Doing Good (TBDG) is proud to be one of the sponsors of #BeyondBorders2025, the 27th Annual Africa Business Conference at Harvard Business School organized by the HBS Africa Business Club . We’re excited to bring our Equity & Economic Mobility Pillar to the conversation, sparking meaningful discussions that drive lasting impact. We look forward to seeing you there this weekend! Nana B. Afoh-Manin MD, MPH, MPA #HBSABC #BeyondBorders2025 #TheBusinessofDoingGood

We’re incredibly proud of the African American Student Union and Black Investment Club at Harvard Business School students for hosting another impactful H. Naylor Fitzhugh Conference! It was an honor for The Business of Doing Good to collaborate and contribute to this year’s powerful theme, United in Purpose -Sustaining Our Future Together. Your dedication, vision, and leadership continue to shape the future of Black business, economic mobility, and collective impact. We can’t wait to see what’s next for each of you—because what you do truly matters! All pictures captured by Eve Photography LLC ???? Nana B. Afoh-Manin MD, MPH, MPA #TheBusinessofDoingGood #SEISeries #EconomicMobility #TogetherInPurpose #HarvardBusinessSchool #AASUatHBS #BlackInvestmentClub