Rakesh Rajani
Rakesh Rajani રાકેશ રજની | |
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| Born | c. 1966 (age 58–59) |
| Education | International School Moshi |
| Alma mater | Brandeis University (B.A.) Harvard University (M.T.S.) |
| Occupation(s) | Exec. Dir., HakiElimu (2001-07) Head, Twaweza (2009-14) Director, Ford Foundation (2015–2018) Vice President, Co-Impact (2018–2023) President, Just Systems (2023–Present) |
| Spouse | Margaret Bangser |
| Children | Amar and Chhaya |
| Parent(s) | Rasiklal and Indira Rajani |
Rakesh Rajani (born in 1966) is a Tanzanian civil society leader. Rajani has established and led key social initiatives in the evolution of education in Tanzania and East Africa since 1991. He has worked with Haki Elimu as an advocate for young people through education, as well as with open government, ICT, and the organizations Twaweza, and Uwezo. Rajani is known for his expertise in the field for International Development work, particularly related to child rights, education, democracy, and open government in East Africa.