Founded in 2023, Aspen Initiative Africa in Nairobi provides influential leaders in catalytic sectors with transformative spaces and tools for reflection, critical thinking, and smarter conversations. We are dedicated convenors, consolidators, and communicators, empowering leaders to become more enlightened, ethical, and effective in shaping Africa’s future.
To elevate the impact and integrity of leadership across Africa's catalytic sectors by providing a platform that promotes enlightenment, ethics, and effectiveness.
To drive change through dialogue, leadership and action to solve the greatest challenges of our time in service of a more free, just and equitable Africa.
We prioritise data-driven discussions and provide safe spaces where leaders can analyze issues objectively, drawing insights from robust data and evidence to inform their decision-making processes.
Our customized programs and events convene influential leaders from various backgrounds and fields of expertise, which promotes a rich exchange of ideas and ignites leadership excellence.
We host a dynamic range of events including webinars, podcasts, roundtable discussions, panels and one-on-one interviews allowing leaders to develop different perspectives on strategic thinking and leadership.
Closed Dialogues that feature engaging dialogues and insightful policy roundtables that transcend political and social issues.
Open Dialogues that foster deeper thinking and empower the public with the knowledge and insight needed to champion impactful change in Africa.
Fellowships that bring together African leaders to reflect on their journeys, and build resilience to face global challenges and pressures.
Seminars that convene leaders worldwide to share ideas and connect in a moderated, multilateral Socratic dialogue.