Strategy, Innovation, Programme Design, Collaboration, Equitable Practice

Bio

Constance Agyeman is a senior leader with over two decades of expertise in strategy, programme design and innovation across international development; education and sustainability. She has directed large-scale initiatives that unite governments, industry and communities to address complex challenges, with a strong focus on youth empowerment, equitable participation and systemic change.

As Co-Founder of the Partnership Bureau, Constance drives collaborative models that strengthen community agency and re-balance power within development ecosystems. Previously at Nesta, she led transformative programmes including global challenge prizes, national education initiatives, and cross-sector partnerships that mobilised investment and delivered lasting impact.

Renowned for her creative leadership, Constance specialises in shaping strategies that translate bold ideas into practical solutions. Her work has advanced innovation for social good, expanded opportunities for underrepresented groups, and influenced global practice on equity, sustainability, and inclusive growth. She is committed to designing futures where communities shape their own development.

Key Skills

• Strategic Leadership – Proven ability to set vision, shape long-term strategies and lead cross-sector programmes delivering systemic impact.

• Innovative Programme Design – Expertise in creating bold, practical solutions through challenge prizes, youth empowerment initiatives and large-scale education projects.

• Partnership Development – Skilled at building collaborations across governments, industry, philanthropy and communities to unlock resources and influence change.

• Equity & Inclusion – Deep commitment to rebalancing power, fostering diverse participation, and embedding equitable approaches into design and delivery.

• Impact & Systems Change – Experienced in turning ambitious goals into measurable outcomes that drive social, economic and environmental transformation.

• Creative & Adaptive Leadership – Recognised for blending creativity with pragmatism, enabling teams and communities to navigate complexity with confidence.

Location

UK and Ghana

Clients

Plan International

Engineers Without Borders UK

Royal Academy of Engineering

Global Affairs Canada

Fondation Botnar

Ghana Education Service

USAID

GIZ

World Bank

Small International Development Charities Network

NCVO Ghana

Nilaari Agency

High Volume Transport Applied Research

When I'm not working I...

am building a house in Ghana