Aaron Promise Mbah

- Managed digital development projects, including the design and deployment of an integrated management information system to support the implementation of the girls scholarship program (GSP) under the FME’s AGILE Project within 3 states and 57 LGAs in Nigeria. - Developed state dashboards and tools to track enrollment, attendance, transition, and completion rates of over 120,000 girls in secondary school across 3 cohorts in over 1,000 secondary schools in 3 states - Managed digital disbursements of over N1.04 billion as implementation fund and stipends to over 60,000 beneficiaries of the girls' scholarship program - Managed an IVR system and call center to track payments to over 40,000 beneficiaries of CCT. - Trained over 2,000 data management desk officers within over 800 public secondary schools and engaged over 4,000 rural education stakeholders within 57 LGAs in Kaduna, Niger, and Plateau States in Nigeria.

- Led project evaluation and integrated digital solutions to improve community education and digital literacy projects impacting over 20,000 beneficiaries and 30 rural communities and educational facilities. - Led monitoring and evaluation for multi-year donor-funded projects across 19 northern states, including the CCLM Project, DigitGal’s Project (NITDA), UNFPA & MacArthur Foundation-funded TARM & ASIS Projects, U.S. embassy-funded ASSH Project, and the MasterCard Foundation-funded TYN project. - Led data collection, analysis and report development to support programs. - Digitalized processes for data collection, analysis and reporting. - Developed and maintained ICFs Knowledge Database and repository

- Lead finance team activities, including data management functions and reporting on multi-year donor-funded initiatives reaching over 20,000 beneficiaries in 11 states in Nigeria. - Digitalized processes for financial reporting, knowledge management & data collection. Led the financial management of multi-donor funded projects across 19 northern states, including the CCLM Project (Fulani & IDP communities), TARM Project (UNFPA × MacArthur Foundation) x DigitGal Project (TechHer & - Oversaw financial reporting, budgeting, grant compliance, and sub-grant management for projects Managed digital donations and scholarship disbursements to out-of-school children across 15 states using secure fintech platforms and automated reporting systems. - Led financial negotiations with partners, provided donor-specific financial guidance, and ensured timely disbursement of project funds. - Oversaw internal financial operations, including administrative budgeting, payroll, internal expense control, and procurement compliance. - Supported annual financial audits, engaged tax authorities, and ensured annual statutory filings. - Maintained custodianship and compliance of physical & digital assets, including user access, banking portals, and cybersecurity protocols. - Acted as the Fund’s Treasurer and Board Member, providing financial updates to the Board of Trustees and key stakeholders, and playing a key role in organizational governance. - Developed and Maintained ICFs Knowledge Database and repository - Led Data Collection, Analysis and Report Development to support advocacy programs

- Analyzed the trends and factors of sustainable development of science and technology in Africa, including analysis of trends in mineral and non-fuel mineral production, exports & imports in Africa. - Evaluated national and transnational priority-setting activities (foresight, strategy, and policy) in science and technology to develop a plan for accounting for uncertainty in 7 advanced ec

Conducted analytical review of the Statistical methodology and framework for monitoring development of emerging technologies in 8 advanced economies.

- Participated in ICANN83 public sessions, constituency meetings, and capacity-building discussions with key ICANN bodies such as GAC, ALAC, and GNSO. - Conducted independent research titled “Effectiveness of State-Imposed Internet Shutdowns as a Counter-Terrorism Strategy in Africa,” analyzing national security narratives, legal frameworks, and unintended socio-economic consequences. - Presented research findings at ICANN83 in Prague, engaging with global internet governance stakeholders on the implications of shutdowns for digital rights, access, and regional stability. - Completed ICANN’s structured learning modules on DNS, internet governance ecosystems, the multistakeholder model, and ICANN policy development processes.

- Engaged in high-level policy discussions and analytical exercises exploring the intersection of digital rights, sovereignty, and governance in Africa. - Collaborated with fellows to design and conduct policy research on internet fragmentation, digital infrastructure, and digital sovereignty. - Contributed to a research project focused on the ethical and legal implications of internet shutdowns, exploring the internet as a territory in conflict. - Studied key modules on Internet Fragmentation, Digital Safety, AI, Cybersecurity, and Technology Regulations, gaining a solid foundation in digital governance.

- Assessed AI policy instruments, practices, and their impact on the development of critical sectors. - Assessed country-level AI strategies and alignment with International AI frameworks (OECD, G20, UNESCO, AU, EU, etc.) - Contributed to the 2026 CAIDP Index on AIDV through identifying and analyzing SAIPNs, PVOs, 5KPs, and AIPIIs

- Co-led a team of 5 experts to develop and implement an advocacy and communication strategy on Internet Governance & the UN WSIS Multistakeholder Model for 131 Chapters and Special Interest Groups (SIGs). - Developed the ISOC Action Day plan (An advocacy initiative for the WSIS+20 Mission) - Developed policy assessment templates to promote an open, accessible, and interconnected internet for over 400 digital advocates and policy influencers within the ISOC alumni network.

Conducted group policy analysis and co-authored an Internet Impact Brief on critical digital issues affecting marginalized communities. - Led a project on Evaluating the Use of Internet-Enabled Technologies by Persons with Disabilities. Represented youth voices at major regional and global Internet Governance events both in-person and virtually. - 19th United Nations Internet Governance Forum (IGF 2024) - 13th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2024) - 17th European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG 2024) - 15th Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (AprIGF 2024) - Actively engaged in the Internet Society Youth Standing Group - Completed comprehensive capacity-building programs including Project DPro (Project Management for Development Professionals) with Pyramid Learning, and training modules in Digital Policy Advocacy, Communication, Policy Analysis, Internet Governance, Cybersecurity, Encryption, and Online Safety.

Skills: Communication, Presentation, Team work, Research & Data Analysis, strategic forecasting

Graduation Essay: Crisis-Proofing Education: Future Internet Technologies for System Resilience

Thesis: Effects of Management Information Systems on the Achievement of Organizational Efficiency in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Global Health ^ Climate Change