The @IGADLeadership and the University of Tokyo are hosting a two-day research seminar in Nairobi, bringing together scholars and practitioners from across the IGAD region to advance scholarly dialogue on governance and conflict resolution in Eastern Africa.
ILA Director Dr Simon Nyambura thanked participants for their valuable contributions to the initiative and reaffirmed the Academy’s commitment to fostering meaningful intellectual exchange. He also expressed gratitude to the Government of @japan and partner Japanese institutions for their continued collaboration.
Professor Hideaki Shinoda, representing ROLES Review of the @UTokyo_News_en, also commended the partnership between the Leadership Academy and Japanese institutions in promoting dialogue on issues affecting the region.
Seminar participants have authored articles under the theme "Conflict Resolution in Eastern Africa", which will be published by @roles_hq by the end of the year. #ConflictResolution #IGADLeadership
𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!
Our alumni are spearheading a critical regional dialogue on Youth Leading Peace and Security in the IGAD Region.
Join fellow young leaders from across the region on 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝘁 𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 (𝗘𝗔𝗧).
This online session will reflect on progress made, spotlight innovative youth-led peacebuilding initiatives, and co-create practical solutions that strengthen regional stability and resilience.
If you are passionate about peace, security, community action, or regional cooperation, 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁. #Youth4Leadership #IGADLeadership #LeadershipMatters
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The IGAD Leadership Academy team, led by Director @DrKinyanjui, paid a courtesy call to the Ambassador of Finland to Kenya, H.E. Riina-Riikka Heikka. Discussions focused on areas of shared interest, particularly on the empowerment of young leaders to take up leadership responsibilities.
#LeadershipMatters #Youth4Leadership #IGADLeadership
The @IGADgender in collaboration with @IGADLeadership is conducting a peer review consultation and curriculum validation. This inclusive, gender-responsive curriculum is designed to tackle Africa's leadership challenges and empower future leaders with the necessary skills to thrive in the continent's rich, multicultural environment.
This initiative is supported by @SweinEthiopia as part of the @IGADsecretariat Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Project.
The IGAD Leadership Academy (ILA) team visited the @KSGKenya Mombasa Campus, where @IGADLeadership is located. The ILA team was accompanied by Prof @ShinodaHideaki of the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and Ms Mio Nakano from @MofaJapan_en
KSG Director of Linkages, Partnerships & Collaborations Dr. Prisca Oluoch welcomed the team. The ILA-KSG partnership is a demonstration of the strong commitment by the two institutions to foster good governance in the region.
#LeadershipMattersMost #IGAD #LeadershipDevelopment
Japan Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Amb Shimizu said this training by @IGADLeadership is part of the larger initiative announced in TICAD ministerial meeting.
He added that it is the first of a series of initiatives that Japan will collaborate on with IGAD, acknowledging the importance of leadership development in the region. #WomenInLeadership #LeadershipMatters #IGAD
The media (both legacy and social media) is a powerful engagement tool for leaders and peacebuilders if effectively used. Dr Martha Njiiri, the Head of Strategic Communications at @IGAD_CEPCVE steers a conversation on how to leverage the media in leadership, mentorship and advocacy.
#WomenInLeadership #LeadershipMatters #IGAD
All set for the IGAD Leadership Academy (ILA) inaugural regional training on Women Leadership and Peacebuilding. Themed Mentoring Young Women for Leadership and Resilient Peace, the workshop seeks to enhance the capacity of aspiring and active women leaders in the IGAD region to take up leadership roles.
#WomenInLeadership #LeadershipMatters #IGAD