Mr. Ramadhani (Rama) Panda is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of the Canada-East Africa Business Exchange (CEABEX) and Vice Chair of the Tanzanian Canadian Association.

A seasoned connector with over 15 years of leadership experience at the University of Toronto, he specializes in trade facilitation, diaspora engagement, and international institutional partnerships. Born in Tanzania and shaped by global experience across East Africa, the UK, and Canada,

Mr. Panda is deeply committed to advancing sustainable economic development between Canada and East Africa.

Canada East Africa Business Exchange (CEABEX) is a federally incorporated Canadian organization established in 2023 with a core mandate to strengthen trade, investment, and institutional partnerships between Canada and East Africa. CEABEX serves as a strategic bridge connecting governments, private sector institutions, investors, SMEs, and development stakeholders across both regions.

The Swahili Cultural Centre (SCC) is a registered Canadian charity based in Toronto and co-founded Shabani Mbandu and Ramadhani Ponda. It was established to close structural gaps affecting East African and Swahili-speaking communities by combining cultural affirmation, civic education, and systems advocacy.

I obtained my BSc Honours degree in Computing and Business Information Systems from the University of East London, UK. I also have a master’s in education degree (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Toronto, Canada.