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Brian Munyanganizi is a strategic communications and visual storytelling professional with over four years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, digital media, and brand management within Uganda’s energy sector.  As a member of the Doughnut Economics East African Coalition (DEAL), he brings expertise in shaping compelling narratives that inspire systems change and promote regenerative and socially just development. Brian believes that effective communication is central to advancing the principles of Doughnut Economics.  By translating complex policies, sustainability initiatives, and community experiences into engaging stories, he helps bridge the gap between institutions and the people they serve. His work focuses on amplifying diverse voices, strengthening public participation, and fostering meaningful dialogue around inclusive and sustainable development. With expertise in strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, multimedia content production, photography, videography, graphic design, and digital storytelling, Brian supports the development of communication campaigns that encourage communities, organizations, and policymakers to rethink economic success beyond growth and toward human wellbeing within ecological boundaries. Currently pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Communication Management at the Uganda Management Institute and a Master of Fine Arts at Makerere University, Brian combines academic research with creative practice to produce innovative, evidence-based communication solutions. His interdisciplinary background enables him to communicate complex sustainability concepts through accessible, visually engaging, and people-centered approaches. Through DEAL, Brian is committed to using communication as a catalyst for regenerative transformation across East Africa—helping build awareness of Doughnut Economics, strengthening collaboration among changemakers, and inspiring collective action toward economies that enable both people and the planet to thrive.

Colombia

Place-based transformation | Business workshop facilitation | Government support | Convening | Peer-learning | Local project work | Public speaking | Research

Tokyo

For many years, I have been involved in the business development of renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, in Japan and Europe. During this time, I witnessed numerous cases where local communities hosting these power plants struggled to sustain themselves due to ongoing population decline and aging demographics. This made me realize the critical need to nurture individuals who can become new leaders for these local communities. Driven by this realization, four years ago I launched Green Business Producers, a school dedicated to developing regional revitalization leaders. To date, we have graduated 100 students. As we worked alongside many of these students to tackle local issues, we constantly encountered a central debate: Should we prioritize global environmental conservation, or the quality of life and prosperity of the local residents? This discussion often led to a clash of opposing views, frequently ending without a clear conclusion. It was in the midst of this challenge that I encountered the concept of Doughnut Economics. Moving forward, I intend to center our school’s operations around the study and application of Doughnut Economics.

Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Hi everyone! I am a Master's student in Technology for Sustainable Development at the Graduate School of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Indonesia. Before returning to academia, I spent over two decades (since 2000) building a professional career in the Food and Beverage industry, primarily in the dairy sector. Over the years, my concern for the escalating environmental crises (particularly in Indonesia) grew profoundly. It reached a tipping point where I realised I needed deeper answers as to why our ecological issues are worsening despite economic progress. Driven by this, I made major decision on step away from corporate world in December 2024. By February 2025, I began my Master's journey to explore how development can genuinely thrive without  breaching our ecological ceilings. Reading Kate Raworth's "Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist" during second semester on Environmental Economics Class was a revelation for me. However, I quickly realised that translating this brilliant macros concept into localized, actionable steps requires practical tools and community wisdom. Looking at the global map, I noticed a significant gap: the Doughnut framework is still rarely adopted in Indonesia's territorial governance (whether at the village, district, or city level) unlike the widespread implementation in Europe. I am deeply challenged to change this narrative. My immediate goal on this platform is to dive deep into available tools, unrolled models, and case studies from practitioners worldwide. I am currently adapting the Doughnut framework for my university's Field Study Program (KKL) in Padukuhan WIntaos, a rural village in Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta. My mission is to pioneer grassroots implementation of the Doughnut in Indonesia by integrating its 12 Social Foundations and 9 Planetary Boundaries with Javanese local wisdom (Memayu Haying Bawana). I'm here to learn from all of you, exchange ideas on rural/Global South implementation, and eventually contribute our findings from Wintaos back to this amazing community. Let's connect, learning, sharing and becoming together! 

55268, Nieder-Olm, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

Ich bin ein pensionierter Architekt, der etwa 25 Jahre für die Stadt Mainz als Projektleiter gearbeitet hat. Meine Tätigkeit bestand im Wesentlichen daraus, mit externen Architekturbüros beim Bau von kommunalen Gebäuden zu kooperieren. In den letzten Jahren meiner Arbeit habe ich versucht kommunale Entscheidungsträger davon zu überzeugen, anstatt Neubaumaßnahmen Umbauten zu präferieren. Dies vor dem Hintergrund Energie und Ressourcen zu sparen, die in vorhandenen intakten Tragstrukturen bereits existieren. Begehrlichkeiten und der Vorwand technischer Hindernisse haben meine Bemühungen jedoch stets konterkariert.  Auf meiner Suche nach Antworten für die Ursachen sozialer und ökologischer Krisen bin ich auf die Donut-Ökonomie gestoßen, die zum ersten Mal die Dualität von sozialen und ökologischen Belangen thematisiert.  

Bangalore

Place-based transformation | Government support | Convening | Peer-learning | Local project work | Public speaking | Education | Research

Una herramienta que te ayudará a empezar a planificar tu propio Retrato de la Dona para tu lugar y tu comunidad

Interactive tool specifically helping schools and trusts assess where they sit within the Doughnut Economics framework.

Kitwe, Copperbelt, Zambia

Mapalo Chirwa Mapalo Chirwa is an Economics student at Copperbelt University and Chairperson of the Rethinking Economics CBU Chapter. He is passionate about rethinking conventional economic systems and advancing inclusive, sustainable development. He joins the Doughnut Economics Action Lab to learn, connect with global changemakers, and explore how Doughnut Economics can inspire practical solutions for Zambia and Africa.

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Government support | Convening

I have over six years of experience spanning operations, strategy, and international business expansion. I currently work with a health-tech startup making diagnostic testing more affordable and accessible globally, where I’m building our distribution network across Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America.  My experience has given me a strong understanding of how organizations translate strategy into execution, build processes for scale, and navigate the complexities of entering and operating in new markets.  I’m joining this community to deepen my understanding of Doughnut Economics and explore how businesses can rethink their models, strategies, and approaches to growth to create sustainable and inclusive value. I hope to apply these ideas to help build and scale businesses that are commercially viable while contributing positively to people and the planet.

Epalinges, Vaud, Switzerland

Epalinges started the elaboration of its Plan of ecological and social transition in summer 2024 with the help of the society BioEco. In September 2026, it published the technical report and the synthesis of all the work done during this 2 years of collaboration. You can discover all the documents following this link : epalinges.ch/PTES

Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

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