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Press Release: Agroecology gains central focus during second Leadership Forum by AGRA’s Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA)

Press Release: Agroecology gains central focus during second Leadership Forum by AGRA’s Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA)

24th February 2022

by AGRA

CALA hosted its second virtual leadership forum, a key component of CALA’s Advanced Leadership Program on February 16-17, 2022. The forum’s theme Collaborative Leadership for Environmental Sustainability and Agroecology in African Agriculture convened delegates, attendees and industry experts for two days of engaging sessions, conversations and networking.

AGRA’s Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture announces inaugural cohort members

AGRA’s Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture announces inaugural cohort members

by CALA

The members of the Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture’s (CALA) inaugural cohort for the Advanced Leadership programme have been announced. The cohort, which began the programme in late August 2021, consists of nearly 80 participants from 8 countries – Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.

CALA Independent Advisory Committee begins their work

CALA Independent Advisory Committee begins their work

23rd February 2022

by CALA

AGRA’s Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) is pleased to announce its inaugural Independent Advisory committee. The Independent Advisory Committee (IAC) is structured into the design of CALA, as a support function to provide high level strategic advice on the Centre’s offerings including the curriculum, coaching and other programme elements.

Rolling up sleeves and getting hands dirty; how CALA’s action learning projects support leaders to drive Africa’s agricultural transformation

Rolling up sleeves and getting hands dirty; how CALA’s action learning projects support leaders to drive Africa’s agricultural transformation

20th January 2022

by African Management Institute

As the saying goes, you can’t plant a seed if you don’t get your hands dirty. Whether it’s planting crops or improving your leadership skills, the idea is the same. To get results, you need to roll up your sleeves and immerse yourself in the action of doing.

Press Release: Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture Launches Inaugural Leadership Programme with Virtual Leadership Forum

Press Release: Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture Launches Inaugural Leadership Programme with Virtual Leadership Forum

19th August 2021

by AGRA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Nairobi, Kenya; 19 August 2021 Contact: Rebecca Weaver, Acting Head of Communications

Why Leadership Coaching Is Essential to Grow as a Leader

Why Leadership Coaching Is Essential to Grow as a Leader

2nd July 2021

by Helen Petrozzola, Leadership and Organizational Development Professional

Are leaders born or made? This is an important question for anyone leading or aspiring

CALA – Calling Leaders driving an Agriculture Transformation in Africa

CALA – Calling Leaders driving an Agriculture Transformation in Africa

3rd June 2021

by Nungari Mwangi, AGRA

Agriculture Transformation in Africa can only be realised when visionary, delivery-focused leaders collaborate across government,

CALA’s Advanced Leaders Programme Connect Session

CALA’s Advanced Leaders Programme Connect Session

31st May 2021

by African Management Institute

The Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) is hosting an info session on Thursday

Announcement: Seeking professional coaches for The Advanced Leaders Programme

Announcement: Seeking professional coaches for The Advanced Leaders Programme

28th May 2021

by Helen Petrozzola, Policy Link

USAID Policy LINK is seeking applications from interested professional coaches for the inaugural Advanced Leadership

AGRA and partners launch new Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture

AGRA and partners launch new Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture

27th April 2021

by Alliance for a Green Revolution Africa (AGRA)

New leadership learning Centre for established and emerging leaders in Africa’s agriculture sector launched by AGRA, African Management Institute, and USAID’s Policy LINK and financed by the German Cooperation through KfW Development Bank

Understanding State Capability and National Agriculture Flagship Programmes

Understanding State Capability and National Agriculture Flagship Programmes

26th April 2021

by Thierry Hoza Ngoga, AGRA’s Head of Support to State Capability

State capability, the ability of government to administer effectively, defines a political system. A government must be able to produce and deliver economic and social goods as its populace expects, since if able to steer adequately its economic system, it will ultimately succeed.

Understanding Collaborative & Facilitative Leadership

Understanding Collaborative & Facilitative Leadership

25th April 2021

by Steve Smith, former Chief of Party for Africa Lead and current Chief of Party for Policy LINK

An introduction to facilitative leadership, why it is important for leaders delivering and implementing national agriculture priorities, and why it is deeply embedded in CALA’s programmes.

The Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) is made possible with the friendly support of:

German Cooperation
KFW