The African School of Governance has said 48 students drawn from 14 African countries are undergoing leadership and governance training in Rwanda as part of efforts to develop practical solutions to the continent’s persistent challenges.
The institution, headquartered in Kigali, said the students are enrolled in its flagship Master of Public Administration programme, which combines academic learning with practical governance experience.
Speaking on his motivation for joining the programme, Tanzanian student Daniel Naftal Lema said he had long questioned why many African problems continue to resurface despite huge investments by governments and institutions.
“When I arrived at ASG, I came with a question that had stayed with me for years,” Lema said.
“Growing up in Tanzania, I watched governments and institutions commit enormous resources to solving Africa’s problems, only to see many of the same issues return years later. I wanted to understand why, and more importantly, gain the tools to contribute to lasting solutions.”
According to the institution, the programme exposes students directly to policymakers, governance institutions and public sector reform initiatives across Africa through its Work Integrated Learning programme.
ASG noted that students regularly engage with policymakers and practitioners to understudy how policies are formulated and implemented in complex political environments.
