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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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…
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
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 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
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?
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 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…
Exploring Afriethics: Insights from the Africa Media Festival 2024
Aspen Initiative Africa attended a 3-hour systems-thinking workshop on media viability at the Annual Media Festival by Baraza Media Lab from 21st to 22nd February 2024 at the Nairobi National Museum, Kenya. As part of…
Beyond the Headlines: Israel-Palestine Conflict
The Israel-Palestine conflict emerges as a battlefield of opposing narratives, clouding the truth and casting doubt on either side. Aspen Initiative Africa hosted a webinar to unravel the complexities of the region’s history and current…