Ms. Belisa Rodrigues is an expert in the creative and cultural industries, with over 20 years of experience working in various leadership and managerial roles at pan-African arts NGOs.

She runs a social enterprise consultancy, Belle & Co., which provides research, policy, and training services to governments and civil society across Africa.

Ms. Rodrigues has served in leadership positions at organizations such as the National Arts Council, the African Union ECOSOCC, and the Music in Africa Foundation. A 2016 Mandela Washington Fellow, her passion lies in supporting cultural entrepreneurs across the continent.

She holds Fine Arts, and Marketing degrees, and an MBA from the University of Cape Town, South Africa.