Oct
02
This summer I had an amazing experience as a Research Assistant at the Canadian International Resources and Development Institute (CIRDI) in downtown Vancouver. Coming from a very resource-rich country, Tanzania, I appreciated the opportunity to work on mining projects in developing countries such as Indonesia, Ghana and Ethiopia to learn...
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Sep
20
The 70th Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) Annual Conference was held at the Hilton Hotel in Quebec from August 19 to 22, 2018. It was an opportunity for African Leaders of Tomorrow (ALT) scholars to hear from leading experts and practitioners and participate actively in workshops to find...
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Aug
02
General elections were held in Sierra Leone on March 7, 2018 to elect the President, Parliament and local councils. The first 100 days of a new government are often considered a transition period. With the recent passing of the 100 day mark, I reflect on the role of the...
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Jul
30
Studying in Norway has been a great experience. Before applying, I didn’t know anyone who had studied abroad and never really considered it. Now here I am, completing a two-year Master’s program at the Norwegian School of Economics in Bergen. Why Norway? Why did...
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Jul
18
July 18, 2018, the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s birth, is an opportunity to reflect on his continuing impact and inspiration. The Nelson Mandela Foundation is dedicating this year’s Mandela Day to Action against Poverty, honouring his leadership and devotion to fighting poverty and promoting social justice for all. The...
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Jun
22
United Nations (UN) Public Service Day, June 23, celebrates the value of public service to the community. It highlights the contribution of public service in the development process, recognizes the work of public servants, and encourages young people to pursue public-sector careers. In honour of this day, I reflect on...
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Jun
11
World Oceans Day, held yearly on June 8, reminds us of the importance of the oceans that make up about 70% of our planet earth. Oceans, abundant in natural resources, are vital to our wellbeing. A reflection on their sustainability and the menaces of plastic pollution is in order. Some...
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May
29
Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity on May 25, 1963. In this post, I reflect on the most fundamental but often overlooked question about the continent’s governance and developmental agenda – why do local governments matter and should African governments care...
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Apr
03
As African Climate Change Week is marked in Nairobi this week, I find myself reflecting on public policy research that I am doing in Canada as an African Leader of Tomorrow scholar at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Here are some key takeaways from my work which participants could consider: We...
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Mar
21
I’m writing this on International Women Day: thanks to my field of work I have never felt more connected to the global movement for women’s empowerment. For the past year I have had the pleasure of managing the Launching Economic Achievement Program (LEAP) for Women in Jordan funded by Global...
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