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Unlocking Africa’s Talent: Highlights from Policy & Practice Lab in Lagos
November 5, 20240Africa Policy & Practice Lab, Blogs

Unlocking Africa’s Talent: Highlights from Policy & Practice Lab in Lagos

Did you know Nigeria’s youth population has a median age of 18 years?Approximately 50% of the population is under 30, and 42% is under the age of 15. That’s why AIA’s Global Jobs for Africa…
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Faith and Courage: Reflections from Aspen’s Religion and Society Gathering
October 23, 20240Blogs, Religion & Society

Faith and Courage: Reflections from Aspen’s Religion and Society Gathering

On October 9, 2024, the Aspen Initiative Africa – Nairobi and the Aspen Institute’s Religion and Society program co-hosted an important convening titled Faith-Based Leadership in the Social Justice Movement – Africa’s Gen Z Uprising.…
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August 27, 20240Uncategorized

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The Future of Food: Arresting Africa’s Nutrition Transition
August 1, 20240Blogs, Climate Change, Uncategorized, Webinar

The Future of Food: Arresting Africa’s Nutrition Transition

On 20 June 2024, Aspen Initiative Africa – Nairobi hosted a webinar to address Africa’s nutrition transition.” The session was convened with prominent experts to discuss the significant dietary changes occurring across the African continent…
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2023 AIA ANNUAL REPORT
July 19, 20240Blogs, Business and Technology, Climate Change, Culture, Identity & Society, Democracy and Governance, Reports, Skills, Sports & Creative Economy

2023 AIA ANNUAL REPORT

Following our 2022 launch, the Aspen Africa Initiative in Nairobi started strong as the first African member of the Aspen International Partner Network. We resolved to equip leaders in Africa and around the world in…
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Aspen International Partner Moderator Workshop
July 17, 20240Around in the Aspen Institute Network

Aspen International Partner Moderator Workshop

AIA-N nominated Mucai Kunyiha to participate in the Aspen International Partner Moderator workshop in Bucharest, from October 4th to 7th, 2023, hosted by the Aspen Institute Romania in collaboration with the Aspen Institute. During the…
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AIA-N & ANDE EA MOU
July 17, 20240Around in the Aspen Institute Network, Uncategorized

AIA-N & ANDE EA MOU

AIA-N signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a strategic partnership with the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) East Africa Chapter in December 2023. ANDE is a global network of organizations that propel entrepreneurship in…
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Aspen Meadows Moderator Training
July 17, 20240Around in the Aspen Institute Network, Uncategorized

Aspen Meadows Moderator Training

AIA-N aims to enhance its capacity for leading dialogue by expanding and empowering its moderator corps in Africa. Through mini-lecture-style training, participants learn from both structured content and peer interaction. Dr. Laila Macharia was nominated…
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Roundtable Series with Ananta Aspen Centre, India​
July 17, 20240Around in the Aspen Institute Network, Uncategorized

Roundtable Series with Ananta Aspen Centre, India​

Dr. Laila Macharia represented AIA-N during the third and fourth editions of Ananta Aspen Center’s virtual roundtable series on China’s Foreign Policy. Themed “China-Africa Relations: Prospects and Risks” and “Chinese Footprint in East Africa” respectively,…
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AIA-N Joins the 16th eLearning Africa Ministerial Round Table
July 4, 20240Blogs, Skills, Sports & Creative Economy

AIA-N Joins the 16th eLearning Africa Ministerial Round Table

Dr. Laila Macharia joined the 16th eLearning Africa Ministerial Roundtable held in Kigali, Rwanda. The roundtable was held in conjunction with the eLearning Africa Conference to facilitate open dialogue and generate actionable recommendations for shaping…
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