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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
What works in conservation in Africa? What aspects are failing to grab headlines, and what valuable lessons can we extract from the regions in Africa where conservation efforts have flourished? How feasible is it to…
