Gates Foundation Creates New Africa and India Division to Strengthen Regional Operations

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a major organisational restructuring with the creation of a new Africa and India Offices Division, a move aimed at strengthening regional engagement, strategy, and execution in two of its most critical operating regions. The announcement, made on 12 January 2026, reflects a broader shift in the foundation’s approach to global development work, prioritising local leadership and lived experience in decision-making processes.  The new division will be led by Ankur Vora, the foundation’s Chief Strategy Officer, who...