Marr Nyang is a respected governance researcher, policy advocate, and founder of Gambia Participates. He has led major national advocacy campaigns, including the successful enactment of the Anti-Corruption Act (2023) and strategic constitutional litigations. Marr has coordinated high-stakes election observation missions in The Gambia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone and holds leadership roles in continental anti-corruption networks. He is recognized internationally for his work, including receiving the 2024 U.S. International Anti-Corruption Award.