Data
Programme
Empowering City Leaders to Take their Data Expertise to the Next level
The AMALI Data Programme (ADP) is a structured, city-level capacity-building initiative designed to strengthen the ability of African municipal governments to collect, manage, analyse, and use data to drive performance management and deliver on their leaders’ legacy goals. Working directly with city leaders and their technical teams, the ADP provides hands-on coaching, technical assistance, and access to self-guided learning resources. The programme supports city governments in establishing a culture of data-driven leadership — one that enhances transparency, accountability, and effective resource allocation across city services.
Sample Learning Journey
Our Work
Cohorts supported (2023 – 2025)
Since the inaugural 2023 cohort, the AMALI Data Programme has worked with up to 20 cities that have received direct coaching, tailored technical support, training, or light touch support from a dedicated City Data Advisor during an 8-month engagement.
Throughout the programme, executive leaders and their city data team will:
- Use data to monitor indicators, evaluate results and identify opportunities to improve performance based on the established legacy goal.
- Build capacity and improve foundational data practices to best manage and use data.
- Enhance their understanding of how to use data to improve city operations and programming and of how city leadership affects the conditions for success.
- Communicate the progress made on the legacy goal in ways that transform the quality of life of residents.
Our Approach
Foundational Data Practices
The AMALI Data Programme builds individual and citywide capacity in the following key foundational data practices:
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APPLICATIONS WILL BE OPEN MARCH 2025