“Education is the natural starting point, not only in equipping individuals with the skills needed to navigate complex realities, but also in instilling the values, accountability and sense of responsibility that effective leadership demands.”

We are excited to share a powerful new ...op-ed, “Africa is educating the next generation of global leaders with integrity”, co-authored by our Co-CEO, Blair Glencorse, and Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, founder of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance and former Education Minister in Nigeria.

Leadership grounded in integrity is essential to solving today’s governance challenges. And across Africa, universities are increasingly pioneering new approaches to leadership development.

Rather than replicating Western models, institutions are reimagining leadership development through locally-driven, sustainable, and values-oriented approaches. This includes:

💡 Designing leadership models tailored to their own contexts
💡 Embedding integrity, accountability, and service alongside technical and entrepreneurial skills
💡 Centering service to the broader public as the foundation for long-term success

The result is a growing shift, with more of the best and brightest choosing Africa as a destination for learning, leadership, and impact.

Read more about how institutions across Africa are rethinking education to prioritize collective wellbeing, collaboration, and meaningful societal contributions: https://bit.ly/4tBrP2H

Africa is educating the next generation of global leaders with integrity - New African Magazine

Early in 2026, the dearth of ethical leadership across the world is more apparent than ever. From heads of state to local government officials,...

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📣Democratic actors are navigating a moment of real pressure with shrinking civic space, rising polarization, disinformation, and major shifts in the global funding landscape. But alongside these challenges, something powerful is taking shape: resilience through adaptation, innovation, and ...collaboration.

Our Co-CEO Blair Glencorse will be joining a panel for the upcoming webinar:“From Dependency to Resilience: Rethinking Democratic Action in the Americas Amid Shifting Funding Landscapes.”

Hosted by Global Democracy Coalition and Alma Cívica, this timely discussion will explore:
📌How funding shifts are reshaping civic space and participation
📌The risks to accountability and democratic innovation
📌How organizations are adapting through new strategies and collaboration for sustainability
📌Key takeaways for the Americas Regional Forum on innovation, civic action, and democratic renewal

Blair will be joined by an inspiring group of leaders:
✨Angela Carrillo, Executive Director, Red Latinoamericana y del Caribe para la Democracia (REDLAD)
✨Dr. Cassandra Emmons, Global Democracy Data Advisor at the Center for Applied Research & Learning, The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)
✨Luis Jose Consuegra, Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Adviser, International IDEA
✨Paulina Ibarra, Executive Director, Fundación Multitudes

🗓 Friday, April 10, 2026
🕑2:00 PM CET/4:00 PM EAT

If you care about the future of civic space and democratic innovation, this is your chance to engage!

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4tu1O5p

📣 Our Non-Resident Fellow Florencia Guerzovich has a new paper out with Thinking and Working Politically. Called 'Letting Go Without Losing Coherence: How Local Agency and Donor Accountability Can Coexist', she delves into how donors can let go of rigid control without losing systemic ...coherence.

The paper addresses three practical questions: how such actors can be recognised, how their
effectiveness and resilience can be assessed, and how donors can support this connective work more intentionally without formalising it into compliance. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4mhwqos