Manisha Dookhony is an experienced professional currently serving as a Non-Executive Director at Charles Telfair Education and Chairperson at MINDEX and The African Legal Support Facility, providing legal advice and technical assistance to African nations. Manisha has held notable positions including Fellow at the Mauritius Institute of Directors and Economics and Market Reform Expert for Africa RISE, an EU-funded program promoting sustainable growth across Eastern and Southern Africa. Other key roles include Mentor at the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board and former Lead Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Trade and Industry in Rwanda. Manisha's academic background includes multiple degrees in Public Administration, International Economics, and Economics from prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and Jawaharlal Nehru University.