Unforgettable Memorials

Edward Kofi Annan Brown

30/12/1949 - 09/05/2026

Remembering Dr. Edward K. Brown

Dr. Edward K. Brown was a distinguished economist, respected Pan-Africanist, and one of the founding leaders of the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET). For nearly two decades, he played a central role in shaping ACET’s vision, research agenda, and commitment to advancing Africa’s economic transformation through evidence-based policy and regional cooperation. Widely admired for his intellect, leadership, and mentorship, Dr. Brown championed stronger African institutions, improved education systems, and expanded economic opportunities across the continent. His career in international development spanned more than 40 years, including senior leadership roles at the World Bank across Africa, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia. Beyond his professional achievements, he was deeply valued as a mentor, colleague, and friend whose warmth, integrity, and unwavering optimism inspired generations of researchers and policymakers. Dr. Brown’s legacy lives on through the institutions he helped build, the people he mentored, and the transformative vision for Africa that he advanced throughout his life.

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Magnus Addico

24/05/2026

TRIBUTE TO Dr Edward Brown It is with an unimaginable pain and sorrow that we learnt of the passing of this giant of a role model we affectionately called uncle...

Dr Martyn Davies

21/05/2026

I'm so very sorry to hear this very sad news. I met Ed almost 20 years ago in the early days of ACET. He was a real gentleman and I...

Richmond Commodore

21/05/2026

It is with a heavy heart that I write these words. Ed was more than a colleague or supervisor to me. He was a father figure, a mentor, and a...

Stephen Mwombela

21/05/2026

It is with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of Dr. Ed Brown. I had the privilege of working with him and other ACET colleagues on the Mobilizing...

Maura Leary

20/05/2026

Oh Ed. You were an incredible partner in crime, devil's advocate, and friend to me during my time at ACET and beyond. Even a few weeks ago when I saw...

Justin Kanzah

19/05/2026

Please accept our heartfelt condolence following the recent passing of Dr. Edward Brown. Edward was such a knowledgeable person whose insights, analytical rigor and intellect will be missed profoundly. From...

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Maura Leary

Too many Ed stories to count - but I will never ever forget his karaoke performance at our ACET staff retreat a few years ago. Absolutely incredible. We will miss...

Elizabeth Birabwa

On behalf of myself, the staff, management, and the entire team at the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC), Uganda, I extend our deepest, most heartfelt condolences to the African Centre...

Mariam

Je suis dévastée par ton départ Ed, tu resteras à jamais gravé dans nos mémoires. Tu fus le meilleur dans ta vie professionnelle et familiale. Que Dieu te fasse miséricorde...

Bright

• Paix à son âme. Ed, as we affectionately called him, was one of the most brilliant English–French bilingual professionals I have ever met. That was where we connected instantly...

SOUAD ELMI HOUSSEIN

“I am not an employee of the Bank, but I have had the honor of working on projects it has financed, and I closely follow all its developments, with the...

San

I had many side meetings with Ed, on the margins of official events or visits. His warmth, smile and inspiring visionary approach to Africa's transformation made each encounter a real...

Amb. Padmore Yankey

My recent meeting with Dr. Edward K. Brown was on 2nd December 2025 in Accra during the engagement between ACET and the Euro-Mediterranean Economics Association (EMEA) to support sustainable growth...

Amb. Padmore Yankey

Amare Matebu

This is really shocking. ACET has lost a generous and potential person. I had worked with him and he is a great person. It is a great sadden and I...

Mam balla jobe

This is a deeply moving tribute to Dr. Edward K. Brown and the remarkable legacy he leaves behind through African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET). What stands out throughout this...

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