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Pako Tshiamala

Regional Consultant for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and French Africa

Pako Tshiamala is the regional consultant for DR Congo and French Africa at HGC. Pako builds and maintains relationships with the private sector to help support innovators in conflict zones.  He provides strategic insights to HGC on how to attract local innovators that have the most promising solutions to improve or save lives of people living in the hardest-to reach conflict zones. Pako acts as a brand ambassador to HGC. He engages directly with the media and local contacts in government, the scientific community, business networks, academic institutions, and incubators to raise awareness about HGC funding rounds.

Born and raised in DR Congo, Pako is passionate about poverty alleviation, healthcare, innovation, and enterprise. The work he does through HGC allows him to pursue those passions in a meaningful way. Outside of HGC, Pako is the founder and managing director of PEDLA Consulting Group, a consulting firm that specializes in communications, strategy, and research. Through PEDLA Consulting Group, Pako helps SME’s and global corporations scale their technology solutions across new geographic markets and niches.

Grand Challenges Canada’s programs are primarily undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada provided through Global Affairs Canada.

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