The African School of Governance Foundation (ASGF) has announced the creation of the African School of Governance (ASG), a graduate institution focused on public policy education and research for leadership development across Africa.
ASG was co-founded by President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, with backing from the Mastercard Foundation. It aims to address Africa’s governance challenges by equipping leaders with relevant skills and knowledge.
ASG will offer programs like the Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA), as well as the Young Leaders Program (YLP) and Senior Leadership Fellowship (SLF), all aimed at different stages of leadership development.
The institution is supported by a board chaired by Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC). It will be led by Professor Kingsley Moghalu as its inaugural president.
ASG will focus on Africa’s governance needs through research centres dedicated to policy innovation, trade, leadership, and technology. The school aims to develop future leaders capable of addressing the continent’s complex challenges and is headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda.
On the launch, H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn commented: “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.”
Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the IFC and Chair of ASG’s Board, said: “We are excited to welcome Kingsley Moghalu as President of the African School of Governance. His sterling track record of leadership in international and national policymaking institutions, academia, and his thought leadership influence, will help make ASG a transformative graduate school and develop a new generation of purpose-driven leaders with the skills and mindsets to help Africa address the challenges of the 21st Century.”
