Baobab Platform Podcasts

Baobab Platform

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Episodes 40

Avg. Duration 35m

Activity Highly Active

Since Sep 2020

Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Monthly

Format

Episodic

Consistency

40%

Hosting

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About This Podcast

Baobab is the digital community for the Mastercard Foundation network. Baobab, a platform for young African leaders, helps you expand your network, collaborate with like-minded peers and mentors, share back knowledge and access resources and opportunities to help you reach your personal and professional goals. Podcasts are created by African Scholars and Alumni from the Mastercard Foundation network.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Baobab Platform Podcasts have?

Baobab Platform Podcasts has published 40 episodes since September 2020, covering topics in Education.

Is Baobab Platform Podcasts still active?

Baobab Platform Podcasts is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 35m.