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Bright Simons, the pioneering social innovator and founder of mPedigree, has been appointed Senior Visiting Fellow at the Overseas Development Institute (ODI).



The appointment which was announced on November 13, 2024, will see Mr. Simons contribute his expertise in supply chain security and policy analysis to ODI, which ranks as the world&#8217;s top think tank for international development.



&#8220;For six decades, ODI Global has supported governments all over the world, including many in Africa, with evidence-based policy-making,&#8221; Simons said of his appointment.







 &#8220;There couldn&#8217;t be a more opportune time, or a prouder moment, for me to take up a Visiting Senior Fellowship to put my shoulder to the wheel.&#8221;



Known for his forensic analysis of public sector operations through his work with IMANI, a prominent Ghanaian think tank,Mr. Simons has developed patent-pending technologies that protect communities from supply chain fraud.



His mPedigree platform has become a crucial tool for consumer safety and regulatory governance across multiple countries.



In his new role, He will continue his incisive commentary on African politics and economics while contributing to ODI&#8217;s mission of providing evidence-based research for global development challenges.



The appointment adds to Mr. Simons&#8217; impressive portfolio of advisory roles, which includes positions with the World Economic Forum, Care International, Cambridge University Reference Group, and Harvard SICI. 



His expertise spans political governance, economic development, and technological innovation.



ODI welcomed Simons via LinkedIn, highlighting his role as a &#8220;thoughtful and fearless commentator on African politics and economics.&#8221;

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