Manamboba Mitélama Balaka is an Economist and Development Planner working in Togo’s Ministry of Development Planning and Cooperation. He is responsible for developing policies and projects aimed at promoting sustainable development. Manamboba holds several degrees, including a Doctorate in Development Economics from the University of Lomé, an MA in Development Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, and an MA in Development Economics. Manamboba's goals for the Humphrey Fellowship are to strengthen his knowledge of planning and management of development policies and projects, deepen his experience with monitoring and evaluation, and understand US approaches to administrative management at national, regional, and local levels. Overall, Manamboba's goal is to contribute to poverty reduction in Togo through sustainable development strategies.