Africa is a diverse, youthful, and dynamic continent. Its people have been the custodians of rich cultural and natural heritages and have overcome challenges throughout the ages. This Africa Day, we celebrate all those who continue to make the continent…
“Data in the context of African development is critical to formulating evidence-based policies,” stressed former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf when speaking on achieving justice and equity in Africa at this year’s Afrobarometer Planning Meeting in Ghana. Madam Sirleaf advocated for…
The EJS Center’s mission to champion women’s ascension to the highest levels of leadership across Africa continues with renewed vigor in 2023 with the inauguration of the 2023 Amujae Leaders. A distinguished group of African women, the Amujae Leaders have…
Environmental crises disproportionately impact women and girls. In Africa and around the world, current climate and biodiversity challenges exacerbate existing gender inequalities and put a heavy burden on the shoulders of women whose livelihoods depend on diverse and healthy natural…
The African continent boasts some of the world’s most outstanding cultural and natural sites. It is home to iconic wildlife and breathtaking natural beauty, and hosts a quarter of global biodiversity. Africa’s distinctive and unique plethora of traditions, languages, sites,…
We are delighted to announce the third cohort of accomplished African women – the 2023 Amujae Leaders – joining our flagship program, the Amujae Initiative. The third cohort is made up of 12 women leaders from 10 countries across the…
“No one is safe, until everyone is safe” are the cautionary words from Amujae Leader, Bogolo J. Kenewendo, in her recent piece for global news opinion site Project Syndicate. Addressing the risks that climate change poses to global stability, Bogolo…
The participation of women in political life brings about positive transformations that benefit society as a whole, from building lasting peace to promoting inclusive policies and equitable development. Liberia, which is preparing to hold presidential and legislative elections later this…
Women leaders of today walk in the footsteps of those who, through their past achievements, have unlocked the doors of leadership and progressed before them. Day after day, they draw inspiration and motivation from the legacy of those women leaders…
Leveraging research and innovation to improve human capital development and public financial management are hallmarks of Amujae Leader Dr. Yakama Manty Jones’s career in public leadership. Joining a panel of high-level public financial management experts at an Overseas Development Institute…
