With roots from Uganda, Bella brings to the Lab a passion for development cooperation, long-term sustainability, and policy innovation.

Based on her previous development work and encounters with multiple stakeholders, she has witnessed how top-down approaches have often excluded the voices of those directly affected. This experience shaped her commitment to deriving innovative and inclusive approaches, especially the integration of indigenous knowledge and grassroots participation in policy and development.

With a background in education and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), Bella has worked on initiatives in vocational training, agriculture, renewable energy, and livelihood support, primarily focused on empowerment of women, youth, and vulnerable communities.

During her time at the Lab, Bella looks forward to engaging in design thinking approaches, creative problem-solving, policy analysis, and impact-driven innovation to address global challenges. She is particularly interested in rethinking development metrics—moving away from the ‘business as usual’ and traditional models to one that integrates inclusive participation, prioritizes local ownership, and long-term sustainability.

Curious to connect with Bella?

Here is a list of 3 questions she seeks to explore within the Beyond Lab:

• How can innovation and creative problem-solving enhance global sustainability efforts?
• How can cross-sectoral innovation enhance the sustainability of development initiatives?
• How can the UN and the broader multilateral system better integrate local solutions and voices into global development frameworks that guides policy development?