Praygod Japhet
Praygod Japhet is the Head of Programmes and Operations at the Tanzania Startup Association (TSA). He recently participated in a high-level learning mission to India and Ghana, where he gained insights into effective venture capital and private equity frameworks. Japhet emphasized the importance of structured regulation and local ownership in attracting private investors, and he is optimistic about Tanzania's ability to adapt these lessons to enhance its own investment ecosystem.
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TSA senior manager for Programmes and Operations Praygod Japhet said startups expect the pledge to move them from the margins of policy discussions to the centre of national development planning.
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Tanzania· 2025-12-23
Praygod Japhet is the Head of Programmes and Operations at the Tanzania Startup Association.
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Mr Praygod Japhet is the Senior Manager of Programmes and Operations at TSA, advocating for the establishment of the National Venture Capital Trust Fund.
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Samia’s digital push a crucial boost for startup ecosystemTanzania· 2025-07-01
Mr Praygod Japhet, Head of Programmes and Operations at the Tanzania Startup Association, highlighted the valuable insights gained from India and Ghana.
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