Monrovia, Liberia / Kigali, Rwanda – The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center) and the African School of Governance (ASG) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic partnership to develop and deliver executive leadership and governance education programs for leaders across Africa. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening ethical, transformative, and gender-inclusive leadership through high-quality executive education and capacity-building opportunities.
The Memorandum of Understanding was formally signed on Thursday, 27 August 2026, at the African School of Governance headquarters in Kigali, Rwanda, by Dr. Francis Gatare, President of ASG, and Ellen Pratt-Harris, Executive Director of the EJS Center. The signing ceremony took place following the successful conclusion of ASG’s inaugural African Mindset Reset Forum, which convened leaders, policymakers, academics, and changemakers from across the continent to explore bold solutions for Africa’s future.
Through this partnership, the EJS Center and ASG will collaborate to design and implement a suite of executive leadership courses and learning experiences tailored to the needs of African leaders across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. The programs will draw on the strengths of both institutions to equip current and emerging leaders with the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to drive effective governance, inclusive development, and transformational change.
The collaboration will provide a framework for joint executive education programming, leadership development initiatives, research and knowledge exchange, faculty engagement, and other mutually agreed activities. It also reflects a shared vision of building a new generation of principled, capable, and inclusive leaders who can shape Africa’s future through excellence in governance and public service.
As both institutions begin implementation of the partnership, they look forward to creating impactful learning opportunities that strengthen leadership capacity and contribute to sustainable development across Africa.
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About the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development
Founded in 2018 by Africa’s first democratically elected woman president and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the EJS Center works to advance women’s public leadership across Africa. Through our flagship initiatives, we champion women’s ascension to the highest levels of public leadership — amplifying their voices, fostering excellence, and challenging the systemic barriers that hold them back.Discover our work: www.ejscenter.org
About the African School of Governance
The African School of Governance is a leading institution in public policy and leadership education, dedicated to empowering a new generation of purpose-driven African leaders. With a foundation rooted in African perspectives and global standards, ASG is committed to cultivating leaders who can address the complex challenges of the 21st century, both on the continent and worldwide. Learn more: https://asg.ac/
Partnerships Contact:
Nduta Kuria
Director of Fundraising & Partnerships
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development
Email: nkuria@ejscenter.org
JohnPaul Sesonga
Legal & Partnerships Manager
African School of Governance
Email:jsesonga@asg.ac