Catalysing the transformation of cities in Africa
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.
Welcoming our new
AMALI Programme Director
The African Mayoral Leadership Initiative (AMALI) enthusiastically welcomes Jennifer Comalie as the new AMALI Programme Director.
Transformative City Leadership in Africa
The AMALI City Leadership Programme provides city leaders with exclusive, tailored support to hone their visions for their cities.
Data for Urban Decision Makers
A research analytics programme that enhances decision-making, accountability, and tracking progress towards achieving legacy goals.
Research Analytics for Urban Decision Makers
Latest News
Welcoming our new AMALI Programme Director
The African Mayoral Leadership Initiative (AMALI) enthusiastically welcomes Jennifer Comalie as the new AMALI Programme Director. Jennifer brings more than 25 years of experience in strategy development, financial management, and urban transformation across the public...
AMALI welcomes the 2026 cohort of transformational city leaders
We are proud to announce the 2026 cohort of Governors and Mayors in the AMALI City Leadership. The AMALI City Leadership Programme provides tailored support to position city leaders to deliver ambitious initiatives with potential to dramatically improve the lives of...
AMALI 2025 cohort reflects on progress at Johannesburg reunion
The City of Johannesburg hosted the 2025 AMALI Cohort Reunion from Tuesday, 14 to Thursday, 16 October 2025. Mayor Dada Morero was selected from among the 15 African city leaders in his AMALI cohort to showcase the progress he has made on his legacy goal: Revitalizing...