Regional forum in Ghana tackles value addition in the extractive sector
Nearly 100 key stakeholders from all over Africa met in Accra, Ghana from 4 – 5 December, 2017 to deliberate on how the continent can enhance value addition in the extractive sector. Value addition is one of the methods resource-rich countries are adopting to increase the benefits from resource extraction to their economies; promoting opportunities […]
An inconvenient truth about leadership: loneliness
By Gwamaka Kifukwe While filming an episode of UONGOZI Institute’s flagship TV show (Meet the Leader), an interesting epiphany occurred. The interview turned from reflecting the guest’s understanding and experience of leadership, to learning about the guest as a person. A simple, yet direct question was asked – “We have heard about you, as the […]
Connecting people abstractly and intellectually is not enough: Time for an ‘interrail’ for East Africa?
By Gwamaka Kifukwe With a visit to the East African Community (EAC) headquarters or browsing of their materials you will quickly encounter the EAC’s ambitious slogan; ‘One People, One Destiny’. The motto encapsulates the essence of integration – the increased interlinking and interdependence of economies, communities, and (most importantly of all) people. Since its re-establishment […]
“Tailored approach needed for gender equality and budgeting,” Lagarde
Over 100 stakeholders in gender development from different parts of Africa and the world gathered in Kigali from 2 – 4 November, 2017, for the Peer Learning Conference on Gender Equality. The three-day conference was organised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF), UN Women and the UONGOZI […]
Will Industrialisation mean the end of ‘African-ness’?
By Gwamaka Kifukwe One of the core characteristics of what we know as ‘African-ness’ or ‘being African’, is how we relate to our families. In sociology, anthropology and ethnography, this is broadly captured in the concept called ‘Kinship’. It describes a set of relationships within a broader appreciation of who is, and who is not […]
Hon. Angellah Kairuki (MP): Strengthening leadership capacities critical to the success of development plans
A critical component for the success of national and continental development plans will be the ability of leadership to provide guidance through the transitions that have to be made, said Hon. Angellah Kairuki (MP), Minister of State for the President’s Office, Public Service Management and Good Governance. Hon. Kairuki made the statement at the launch […]
“Patriotism required for negotiation of better trade deals” – TZ Deputy Attorney General Gerson Mdemu
The Deputy Attorney General of Tanzania, Mr. Gerson Mdemu, has called upon senior government officials in Africa to be patriotic when negotiating contracts on behalf of their countries – in order to come up with the best of win-win trade deals that can benefit and boost the economies of their respective nations. Mr. Mdemu made […]
Prime Minister Majaliwa opens leadership induction programme for DCs and Directors of LGAs
The Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa (MP) officially opened a leadership induction programme for 78 District Commissioners and Directors of Local Government Authorities (LGAs) from the Central zone of Tanzania in Dodoma on 16 May, 2017. Organised by UONGOZI Institute, the programme aims to enhance the DCs and […]
Climate security deserves a place in development policy
By Gwamaka Kifukwe The global community has reached consensus that climate change is indeed happening, and is a threat to our livelihoods as currently configured. It presents several challenges as ecosystems adapt and weather patterns take new forms, leading to a series of changes. Even if the causes and extent of the threats are still […]
Regional negotiation skills training on oil and gas kicks off
15 May 2017, Bagamoyo – The Institute of African Leadership for Sustainable Development (UONGOZI Institute) has launched a regional negotiation skills training programme on oil and gas targeting senior officials from Africa – with the aim of equipping them with the necessary skills and techniques to bargain and secure lucrative deals that will benefit their respective […]