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AFRICAN LEADERS LAUNCH THE AFRICAN SCHOOL OF GOVERNANCE INITIATIVE
The African School of Governance Foundation ( ASGF ) announced the establishment of the African School of Governance ( ASG ) graduate institution designed to offer world-class public policy education , research and engagement programmes . Prominent African leaders have come together in this landmark step , as the initiative is set to transform the continent ’ s leadership landscape by meeting the diverse needs of leaders across Africa .
The ASG aims to address the continent ’ s pressing governance challenges by equipping emerging leaders with the mindsets , skills and knowledge required for effective leadership in Africa ’ s future . The initiative brings together visionaries committed to creating a sustainable governance model rooted in African realities .
A collective leadership vision
The ASG initiative is founded by H . E . Paul Kagame , President of Rwanda , H . E . Hailemariam Desalegn , former Prime Minister of Ethiopia ( both Co-founders of the ASG Foundation ) in consultation with other African leaders , academicians and philanthropists dedicated to improving governance across the continent . and Economy of Senegal , and including Donald Kaberuka , former President of the African Development Bank , Hajer Gueldich , Professor at the University of Carthage , Kishore Mahbubani , former Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore , and Francis Gatare , CEO of the Rwanda Development Board .
The ASG Foundation has appointed Professor Kingsley Moghalu , former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and a distinguished scholar and academic , to be the inaugural President of ASG . The collective vision of ASG ’ s leadership is to create an institution that offers world-class education in governance and public policy while promoting homegrown solutions to Africa ’ s unique challenges and opportunities .
Speaking about the launch , H . E . Hailemariam Desalegn said : “ The time is ripe for an institution rooted in Africa ’ s needs and aspirations . The African School of Governance will be a hub for nurturing purpose-driven leaders equipped to tackle the continent ’ s greatest challenges and opportunities , combining Africa ’ s uniqueness with international best practices . This is not just an educational institution , but a movement towards sustainable African leadership .”
Tackling Africa ’ s development and governance challenges
Africa ’ s rapid economic growth , increasing global influence and evolving governance structures present unprecedented opportunities and challenges . From postpandemic recovery to climate adaptation , the continent ’ s policymakers face complex and urgent issues that require skilled leadership . ASG aims to meet this critical need , by developing current and future leaders who can address these challenges through a shift in leadership mindsets , governance and sustainable development to drive long-term , meaningful change across the continent . x
ASG is supported by the Mastercard Foundation as part of its Young Africa Works strategy , which aims to enable 30 million young Africans , 70 % of whom are women , to access dignified and fulfilling work opportunities by 2030 .
ASG will be led by esteemed independent governing board members , chaired by Makhtar Diop , Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation ( IFC ) and former Minister of Finance
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