Patricia Inonge Mweene, the visionary behind INONGE ZITA - a sustainable gemstone company brand based in Copenhagen. Born in Lusaka and raised in Ndola, Zambia, a mining town near the emerald mines of Lufwanyama, Patricia is a leader in promoting local value addition to raw materials at their source.

Her innovative framework, "Design Thinking for Extractive Communities," engages ASM communities in Africa to add value to their natural resources, creating economically viable value chains that lead to sustainable job creation for the youth and women who are disproportionately affected by unemployment.

With strategic advisory for corporations and practical guidance in sustainability projects, Patricia is at the forefront of promoting inclusive co-creation for a better future. Join Patricia in maximizing social impact and achieving sustainable project outcomes for the community and the client.