Blogs – Aspen Initiative

By adminNovember 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…

By adminOctober 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.…

By adminAugust 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…

By adminJuly 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…

By adminJuly 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…

By adminJune 28, 20240Blogs, Skills, Sports & Creative Economy

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…

By adminJune 25, 20240Blogs, Business and Technology

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…

By adminJune 13, 20240Blogs, Culture, Identity & Society, Webinar

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…

By adminJune 13, 20240Blogs, Culture, Identity & Society, Out & About

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…

By adminJune 12, 2024Blogs, Culture, Identity & Society

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…

Unlocking Africa's Talent

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