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‘Uongozi’ means leadership in Kiswahili, and inspiring and strengthening leadership is the core purpose of our organisation. Established in 2010 by the Government of Tanzania, UONGOZI Institute is dedicated to inspiring and equipping Tanzanian as well as African leaders to deliver inclusive and sustainable solutions for their nations and for Africa.
We apply a holistic and mutually reinforcing approach to capacity development which recognises that leadership competencies are developed through a continuous, life long learning process. Our two strategic pillars – leadership and sustainable development – are addressed through four main areas: executive education, policy dialogues, action-oriented research, and technical support. Our clients include organisations as well as individuals from the public sector, private sector, and civil society.
Our Goals
To realise the Institute’s mission, our work is organised around four goals.
Goal 1: Enhance the performance of leaders in Africa
Goal 2: Encourage leaders to champion sustainable development
Goal 3: Advance the knowledge and practice of good leadership
Goal 4: Be a centre of excellence for leadership for sustainable development
Goals 1 and 2 are concerned with themes of leadership development and sustainable development. They are interlinked and mutually reinforcing. Goal 1 focuses on improving the performance of leaders while Goal 2 focuses on understanding and appreciating the importance of sustainable development, and the integral role of leaders in advancing its adoption and implementation.
Goal 3 concerns advancing the knowledge and practice of good leadership, which is closely associated with sustainable development. In this respect, it portrays UONGOZI Institute’s role as a think tank. This goal extends beyond leaders to reach researchers, lecturers, students and development practitioners, as well as the wider public.
Goal 4 reflects that UONGOZI Institute is a young organisation. Therefore, the Institute will continue to strengthen its own capacity to become a globally recognized centre of excellence in leadership for the sustainable development of Africa.
Our Clients
UONGOZI Institute provides services to senior leaders who have a demonstrable impact upon their society’s development, as well as individuals who have been recognised as emerging leaders with the potential to make a positive impact. We support African leaders to:
- Develop national and/or organisational agendas and oversee the implementation of strategies;
- Analyse local, global and regional developments, and interpret their implications within national and organisational contexts;
- Pursue their country’s and/or organisation’s interests in bi-lateral or multi-lateral negotiations;
- Make informed decisions, which they adhere to and are accountable for;
- Manage and stimulate staff to achieve their best;
- Be accountable to, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
Our Partners
The Institute is committed to working together with our global community of partners to enhance the excellence of our leadership training, research and knowledge exchange. This model has been particularly strong in our work strengthening leaders
at the forefront of decision-making closely linked to sustainable development.As we work towards the achievement of our mission and vision, UONGOZI Institute works with various funding and implementation partners in Tanzania, in Africa, and across the globe. Below is a list of our current partners.