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African Impact
Forum
About the forum
Modelled after the Resnick Aspen Action Forum but designed specifically for the African context, the ALI Africa Impact Forum (AIF) was initiated by the leadership of the Africa Leadership Initiative. This event brings together Fellows from ALI South Africa, ALI West Africa, ALI East Africa, ALI Mozambique, ALI Media, and the Young Africa Leadership Initiative (YALI). The ALI Africa Impact Forum aims to provide these Fellows with a platform to deeply connect and engage on matters of significance to the whole continent. Over three days, it provides an opportunity for connection, reflection and a deepening of the pool of influential, effective and ethical leaders across Africa who assume personal and collective accountability for the “Good Society”. The AIF serves to strengthen the African Fellows network and seek spaces where Fellows can act together in an inclusive and supportive environment. Hosting of the event is rotated amongst the various ALI regional Fellowships every two years.
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The first AIF, hosted by ALI South Africa, was held in 2018 in Stellenbosch, SA
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ALIWA hosted the second edition of the Africa Impact Forum in Accra, Ghana in February 2020.
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ALI EA is in line to host the 3rd AIF in Rwanda in 2022.
African Impact Forum 2020, Accra
“The second Africa Impact Forum held in Accra, Ghana from February 26-29, 2020, was a follow-up to the inaugural Forum held in Spiers, SA in 2018. The theme for the 2020 Forum was “Building To Last: Leadership Vs. Systems”; a clarion call to Fellows to boldly rise up and challenge what appears to be Africa’s “firefighting” strategy to addressing the myriad of social, economic, political and cultural issues facing the continent. The event hosted over 100 participants from across 11 countries around the globe. ALI East Africa is in line to host the 3rd edition of the AIF in Kigali, Rwanda in 2022.
The Africa Impact Forum is scheduled to take place every two years in different regions of the African continent. Modelled after the Resnick Aspen Action Forum, this is a Forum at which ALI Fellows from across the African continent and the world connect in an inclusive, supportive environment. This programme is designed to strengthen the African Fellows network of which ALIWA is a member and seek spaces where we can act together. The theme for AIF2020 was “Building to Last – Leadership vs. Systems”.
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The first AIF, hosted by ALI South Africa, was held in 2018 in Stellenbosch, SA
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ALIWA hosted the second edition of the Africa Impact Forum in Accra, Ghana in February 2020.
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ALI EA is in line to host the 3rd AIF in Rwanda in 2022.
African Impact Forum 2020, Accra - The Africa Impact Forum (AIF)
African Impact Forum 2020, Accra – The Africa Impact Forum (AIF) The Africa Impact Forum is scheduled to take place every two years in different regions of the African continent. Modelled after the Resnick Aspen Action Forum, this is a Forum at which ALI Fellows from across the African continent and the world connect in an inclusive, supportive environment. This programme is designed to strengthen the African Fellows network of which ALIWA is a member and seek spaces where we can act together. The theme for AIF2020 was “Building to Last – Leadership vs. Systems”. I. AIF 2020 – Accra-GH (Llink to www.event.ali-wa.net) The second Africa Impact Forum held in Accra, Ghana from February 26-29, 2020 was a follow-up to the inaugural Forum held in Spiers, SA in 2018. The theme for the 2020 Forum was BUILDING TO LAST: LEADERSHP VS. SYSTEMS; a clarion call to Fellows to boldly rise up and challenge what appears to be Africa’s “firefighting” strategy to addressing the myriad of social, economic, political and cultural issues facing the continent. The event hosted over 100 participants from across 11 countries around the globe. ALI East Africa is in line to host the 3rd AIF in Rwanda in 2022.
The Africa Impact Forum is scheduled to take place every two years in different regions of the African continent. Modelled after the Resnick Aspen Action Forum, this is a Forum at which ALI Fellows from across the African continent and the world connect in an inclusive, supportive environment. This programme is designed to strengthen the African Fellows network of which ALIWA is a member and seek spaces where we can act together. The theme for AIF2020 was “Building to Last – Leadership vs. Systems”.
African Impact Forum 2018, Stellenbosch
The first ALI Africa Impact Forum was held from March 01-04, 2018 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The event offered participants a chance to retreat from their busy schedules and refresh their perspectives on their work and lives as well as make a meaningful contribution to building a better African society.
The Africa Impact Forum is scheduled to take place every two years in different regions of the African continent. Modelled after the Resnick Aspen Action Forum, this is a Forum at which ALI Fellows from across the African continent and the world connect in an inclusive, supportive environment. This programme is designed to strengthen the African Fellows network of which ALIWA is a member and seek spaces where we can act together. The theme for AIF2020 was “Building to Last – Leadership vs. Systems”.
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The first AIF, hosted by ALI South Africa, was held in 2018 in Stellenbosch, SA
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ALIWA hosted the second edition of the Africa Impact Forum in Accra, Ghana in February 2020.
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ALI EA is in line to host the 3rd AIF in Rwanda in 2022.
African Impact Forum 2018, Stellenbosch
Modelled on the Resnick Aspen Action Forum but designed specifically for the African context, the ALI Africa Impact Forum was initiated by the leadership of the Africa Leadership Initiative. This event brings together Fellows from ALI South Africa, ALI West Africa, ALI East Africa, ALI Mozambique, ALI Media, and the Young Africa Leadership Initiative (YALI). The ALI Africa Impact Forum aims to provide these Fellows with a platform to deeply connect and engage on matters of significance to the whole continent. In so doing, deepening the pool of influential, effective and ethical leaders across Africa who assume personal and collective accountability for the “Good Society”. This event will offer participants a chance to retreat from their busy schedules and refresh their perspectives on their work and lives as well as make a meaningful contribution to building a better African society. Participants will be inspired by the Impact Forum’s seminars, workshops and topical dialogues to detail specific ways they can individually and collectively create positive change in their communities.
The Africa Impact Forum is scheduled to take place every two years in different regions of the African continent. Modelled after the Resnick Aspen Action Forum, this is a Forum at which ALI Fellows from across the African continent and the world connect in an inclusive, supportive environment. This programme is designed to strengthen the African Fellows network of which ALIWA is a member and seek spaces where we can act together. The theme for AIF2020 was “Building to Last – Leadership vs. Systems”.
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The first AIF, hosted by ALI South Africa, was held in 2018 in Stellenbosch, SA
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ALIWA hosted the second edition of the Africa Impact Forum in Accra, Ghana in February 2020.
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ALI EA is in line to host the 3rd AIF in Rwanda in 2022.
Achieving Gender Equality In Governance And Leadership In Africa - The Role Of Legislation
According to gsdrc.org, globally fewer than 19% of national parliamentarians are women (WDR). Even where women have been able to secure office, they continue to face additional challenges compared to their male counterparts. In order to reverse this negative cycle, there must be a significant number of women in positions of power.
A number of strategies have been adopted in the past but the question remains as to what is working and what further actions can be taken to achieve the desired goals particularly in the West Africa sub-region. Sheila Minkah-Premo discussed the role of legislation in recording better outcomes in gender equality in governance and leadership.
The Africa Impact Forum is scheduled to take place every two years in different regions of the African continent. Modelled after the Resnick Aspen Action Forum, this is a Forum at which ALI Fellows from across the African continent and the world connect in an inclusive, supportive environment. This programme is designed to strengthen the African Fellows network of which ALIWA is a member and seek spaces where we can act together. The theme for AIF2020 was “Building to Last – Leadership vs. Systems”.
ALIWA Coversations - Leaving The Tarmac
This quarter’s edition of ALIWA CONVERSATIONS featured Fellow Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede as he shared on his latest book Leaving The Tarmac: How to buy a Bank in Africa and talks about his vision for a better Nigeria through his work at The Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG), The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, The Aig-Imoukhuede Institute.
The Africa Impact Forum is scheduled to take place every two years in different regions of the African continent. Modelled after the Resnick Aspen Action Forum, this is a Forum at which ALI Fellows from across the African continent and the world connect in an inclusive, supportive environment. This programme is designed to strengthen the African Fellows network of which ALIWA is a member and seek spaces where we can act together. The theme for AIF2020 was “Building to Last – Leadership vs. Systems”.
ALIWA Conversations - Building To Last - Leading Change In 2021
“The simplest definition of leadership is the ability to produce change” – Peter Senge.
About a year ago, ALI Fellows gathered in Accra to explore the theme “Building To Last: Leadership vs. Systems”. Quickly following the impactful experience, was the pandemic. How do we rise from one of the most difficult years in modern history, to not only make progress, but to thrive? How can leaders make 2021 count to ensure a better organisation, a better nation or even a thriving continent? How do we build for the future starting from now? If truly “amidst disruption comes opportunity” perhaps there is no better time for new opportunities than now. Africa Leadership Initiative West Africa (ALIWA) invites you to a Leadership session with Professor P.L.O. Lumumba on at 1pm GMT/2pm WAT, as he shares useful insights to successfully navigate 2021 for results.
The Africa Impact Forum is scheduled to take place every two years in different regions of the African continent. Modelled after the Resnick Aspen Action Forum, this is a Forum at which ALI Fellows from across the African continent and the world connect in an inclusive, supportive environment. This programme is designed to strengthen the African Fellows network of which ALIWA is a member and seek spaces where we can act together. The theme for AIF2020 was “Building to Last – Leadership vs. Systems”.
Unjust Societies - The Urgent Need For Collective Action
Governance and leadership in the 21st century should assure every citizen of equal access to meaningful opportunities and a decent life. As the world grapples with the challenges of democracy – socio economic inequalities, the rise in protests, “movement societies” and a fight for transparency and good governance, there’s a resounding call from young people for authentic role models and exemplary leadership. The Fierce Urgency of Now calls for moral leadership that is both effective and responsive.
We are living in an age of unparalleled economic inequality, growing authoritarianism and social Darwinism, exacerbated by widespread political, economic and social leadership failure.
This ALIWA/AGLN conversation featured 3 leaders from the ALIWA Fellowship to tackle these problems in their own different ways within public, private and social sectors.
Aliwa Conversations - Interventions to Address Inequities
We continue to witness inequities in Education that affect students in majority of communities in Africa, including Nigeria and Ghana.
Where lies the opportunity for interventions to address these gaps?
Fellows Naomi Adjepong, Olanike Akerele De Souza, Sally Udoma and Yaw Perbi deliberated shared their experiences in combating these inequities in an an inspiring conversation moderated by Fellow Bernard Avle.
The Africa Impact Forum is scheduled to take place every two years in different regions of the African continent. Modelled after the Resnick Aspen Action Forum, this is a Forum at which ALI Fellows from across the African continent and the world connect in an inclusive, supportive environment. This programme is designed to strengthen the African Fellows network of which ALIWA is a member and seek spaces where we can act together. The theme for AIF2020 was “Building to Last – Leadership vs. Systems”.
Leadership Circles
“The simplest definition of leadership is the ability to produce change” – Peter Senge.
Africa Leadership Initiative West Africa (ALIWA) hosted Professor P.L.O. Lumumba as he shared useful insights to successfully navigate 2021 for results, setting Fellows to reflect on:
How do we rise from one of the most difficult years in modern history, to not only make progress, but to thrive? How can leaders make 2021 count to ensure a better organization, a better nation or even a thriving continent? How do we build for the future starting from now?
If truly “amidst disruption comes opportunity” perhaps there is no better time for new opportunities than now.
The Africa Impact Forum is scheduled to take place every two years in different regions of the African continent. Modelled after the Resnick Aspen Action Forum, this is a Forum at which ALI Fellows from across the African continent and the world connect in an inclusive, supportive environment. This programme is designed to strengthen the African Fellows network of which ALIWA is a member and seek spaces where we can act together. The theme for AIF2020 was “Building to Last – Leadership vs. Systems”.
