Ambassador Camara Participates in Inaugural African School of Governance Event

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Ambassador Kamissa Camara, professor of practice in international diplomacy at the University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy, was invited to participate in the inaugural Executive Education program at the African School of Governance (ASG) in July. The event, themed "Becoming the Leader Your Country Needs," brought together 25 prominent African leaders to discuss improving governance across the continent. The African School of Governance is a new pan-African university located in Kigali, Rwanda, and aims to promote ethical and visionary leadership across the continent.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ambassador Camara participated in the inaugural Executive Education program at the African School of Governance, which brought together 25 prominent African leaders, including former and current heads of state, heads of government, and senior ministers.
  • The event marked the inaugural activity for ASG, which will welcome its first cohort of students from across the continent in September.
  • The program focused on improving governance across the African continent and featured keynote speakers and faculty, including H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, Dr. Donald Kaberuka, Dr. James A. Robinson, and Dr. Ken Opalo.
  • Ambassador Camara engaged meaningfully with other participants and faculty, pushing for a lively and honest exchange on how to move from diagnosis to action and implementation.
  • The African School of Governance aims to shape a new generation of transformational leaders rooted in African realities.

Statistics:

  • 25 prominent African leaders participated in the inaugural Executive Education program at the African School of Governance.
  • 3 days of intensive sessions were held for the program, focusing on foundational principles and identity frameworks for Africa's development journey.
  • 6 keynote speakers and faculty members participated in the event, including H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, Dr. Donald Kaberuka, Dr. James A. Robinson, Dr. Ken Opalo, and Ambassador Kamissa Camara.

Sources:

  • University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy
  • African School of Governance (ASG)
  • News article: https://www.fordschool.umich.edu/news/2025/ambassador-camara-participates-inaugural-african-school-governance-event