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Investment in African Cities Crucial for Economic Growth: A highlight from AMALI 2024 Reunion Event
President William Ruto of Kenya Calls for Urban Development to Propel African Economies Nairobi, Kenya, October 2024 – The recent AMALI 2024 Reunion in Nairobi brought together...
The Latest Trends: The Urban Governance Implications of African Urbanisation
Authors: Amy Weimann, Warren Smit, Martin Magidi & Babette Safougne Understanding the African urban context has never been as important as it is right now. Between 1950 and...
2024 cohort of the AMALI City Leadership Programme
We’re proud to unveil the 2024 cohort of the AMALI City Leadership Programme – a gathering of forward-thinking city leaders poised for a transformative journey.
Ground-breaking initiative supports African mayors to transform their cities
Today, the African Mayoral Leadership Initiative (AMALI) unveiled its plans to catalyse the transformation of cities across the continent. The initiative will provide exclusive, tailored support to African city leaders, drawing on the insights and experience of a distinguished group of coaches including former heads of state, government ministers, and mayors with a legacy of transformation.
“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
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 generations.
AMALI launches inaugural advisory board, bringing together visionary leaders in city leadership and urban development.
We are delighted to announce the launch of our advisory board, which includes former mayors, senior government leaders, and experts who have led transformational developments...