ASG unveiled, moves to redefine leadership
17 January 2025 |
3:16 am
African School of Governance (ASG), a transformative institution dedicated to redefining leadership and governance across Africa has been launched to redefine leadership in the continent.
African School of Governance (ASG), a transformative institution dedicated to redefining leadership and governance across Africa has been launched to redefine leadership in the continent.
The launch took place on January 14 in Kigali, Rwanda and opened recruitment for its inaugural cohort for 2025/2026.
A statement by the institute noted that the event marked a significant step in ASG’s mission to empower the next generation of African leaders and innovators in all sectors across the continent.
It read: “The grand launch convened with distinguished leaders, policymakers, academics and stakeholders from across Africa and beyond to celebrate the establishment of ASG as a pioneering school of governance, co-founded by H.E. Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda; and H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn, former Prime Minister of Ethiopia.
Desalegn said: “The launch of the African School of Governance and the opening of recruitment for its inaugural cohort marks a defining moment in Africa’s commitment to leadership excellence.”
By cultivating a new generation of leaders and policy research innovators across all sectors, ASG is creating a foundation for transformative governance that is ethical, innovative, and rooted in Africa’s realities. This pioneering institution will play a pivotal role in shaping the continent’s future by empowering individuals to drive systemic development and lasting change.”
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