Month: June 2024

Dr. Laila Macharia Delivers Keynote Speech at the 17th eLearning Africa Conference in Kigali

Dr. Laila Macharia Delivers Keynote Speech at the 17th eLearning Africa Conference in Kigali

The rapid advancement of technology is transforming the world of work. African governments, private sectors, academics, and entrepreneurs are collaborating to create a roadmap for navigating the workplace of the future. In Kigali, hundreds of…
AIA-N Joins the 2024 African Development Bank Annual Meetings on Sustainable Financing

AIA-N Joins the 2024 African Development Bank Annual Meetings on Sustainable Financing

Aspen Initiative Africa was honoured to take part in the 2024 AfDB Annual Meetings on May 30, 2024. Hosted by Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC), UN Futures Lab, and the Institute of Economic Affairs, this…
The Hidden Side of Giving in Africa

The Hidden Side of Giving in Africa

The Hidden Side of Giving in Africa webinar explores the mechanics of philanthropy on the continent. Despite significant advocacy and knowledge-building efforts, the prevailing narrative of philanthropy as top-down, transactional, professionalized, and monetary-based persists, marginalizing…
Philosophy Friday: Deconstructing African Masculinity

Philosophy Friday: Deconstructing African Masculinity

The second edition of Philosophy Friday took place at the luxurious Villa Rosa Kempinski in Nairobi, themed “What Is a Man: Deconstructing African Masculinity.” This gathering brought together a diverse group of attendees eager to…
Who Is an African?

Who Is an African?

A conversation with Murad Rayani How do we define what makes someone truly African? The African identity is highly diverse, encompassing a variety of languages, cultures, and beliefs across the continent. Murad Rayani and AIA-N…
China in Africa: A Complex Relationship

China in Africa: A Complex Relationship

China in Africa has been a topic of intense discussion and debate, particularly regarding its economic and political influence. African countries are faced with the challenge of balancing their relationships with China and other global…