Catalysing the transformation of cities in Africa
City Leadership Programme
The AMALI City Leadership Programme provides city leaders with exclusive, tailored support to hone their visions for their cities.

Learning From Leaders
AMALI is supported by a pool of resource persons who have a legacy of transformation as former mayors, former public leaders, and experts with deep experience in urban development.
Data for Urban Decision Makers
The AMALI Urban Governance Research Lab will provide city leaders and other policymakers with the research support and data analytics they need to transform African cities.
Latest News
Ground-breaking initiative supports African mayors to transform their cities
African Mayoral Leadership Initiative (AMALI) is the first leadership programme focused specifically on African city leaders Today, the African Mayoral Leadership Initiative (AMALI) unveiled its plans to catalyse the transformation of cities across the continent. The...
“Let us act to transform Africa’s cities”—African Development Bank President to African mayors
African Development Bank Group President, Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina, assures mayors at the African Mayoral Leadership Initiative (AMALI) of the Bank’s support to creatively and sustainably transform their cities By 2050, the number of people living in African cities is...
AMALI City Leadership Programme inaugural cohort announced
We are pleased to announce the members of the inaugural cohort of the AMALI City Leadership Programme. These leaders form a diverse and accomplished group with a common goal: delivering transformative change that can set their cities on a trajectory to thrive for...