Ténemba Anna Samaké is a seasoned business development and SME financing expert with nearly three decades of experience in West Africa. Her work spans banking, microfinance, and impact investment, driven by a strong belief in the transformative power of rural entrepreneurship to create jobs for African youth, combat food insecurity, and reduce poverty.

As the Executive Director of MBC-Africa (www.mbcafrica.org), Ténemba leads initiatives to strengthen agribusiness SMEs by consolidating essential business services onto a unified platform. She has also pioneered innovative financing solutions, including product development and funding schemes, to improve SME access to capital (www.subiz-ghana.com).

A trailblazer in the impact investment space, Ténemba is a Founding Member of Impact Investing Ghana (IIGh) and the Lady Angels Network, further showcasing her commitment to fostering sustainable economic growth and empowering entrepreneurs across the region.

Her visionary leadership and dedication to inclusive development continue to make a significant impact on West Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.