Leaders of Africa Institute
The mission of LoAI is to promote knowledge production and advocacy for the good. The Institute provides distance and in-person learning opportunities for students, practitioners, and faculty. Professors with the Institute advise and guide Scholars and Fellows through advanced research and professional mentorship.
If you value an impactful experience, learn more about upcoming programs.
Relationships with Professors
Fellows and Scholars meet often with their professors in course meetings and one-on-one. You can always reach your professors via text message at any time. From relationships come in-depth collaborations.
Interactive Teaching & Learning
Pushing the Research Envelope
Programs involve learning state-of-the-art techniques and tools. Fellows and Scholars are expected to produce cutting-edge research and share widely with broad audiences.
Mentorship
More than anything, mentorship is at the center of all programs. This means that you will consistently work with your professors as you conduct your work alongside our professors.
Supportive Pan-African Community
Our programs draw Fellows and Scholars from all African countries and in the Diaspora. The community is supportive and encourages continual growth. We also expect Fellows and Scholars to share the fruits of their work with broad audiences.
Flagship Programs
Research Methods Program
A program emphasizing advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods and designs
Data + Design for Development Program
A program about creating public-facing data visualization using development data
Public Policy Program
A program that involves designing, enacting, and testing progressive public policy
Entrepreneurship Program
A program about building social impact ventures that promote equity, social justice, and quality leadership
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