Background on H.E. President Julius Maada Bio
October 19, 2021
His Excellency Julius Maada Bio was elected President of Sierra Leone in 2018, winning 51.8% of he vote. He ran on a five-pillar platform focused
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Sierra Leone President Headlines Ministerial Forum at Harvard
October 19, 2021
His Excellency Julius Maada Bio called on government Ministers from across Africa to keep focus on human development even while managing the repercussions of the
Pandemic Underscores Importance of Effective Political Leadership
October 19, 2021
African government Ministers gathered in-person at Harvard for this first time since 2019 last September, more acutely aware than ever that their leadership skills are
Kenya’s Sicily Kariuki Recognized with Ministerial Medal of Achievement
October 19, 2021
When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in Kenya in early 2020, Sicily Kariuki was initially relieved the President just weeks before had switched her from leading
Customizing Human Development Data for Ministerial Decision-making
April 1, 2021
Today more than ever, Ministers are challenged to maintain progress in health, education and economic growth in the face of severely depleted fiscal reserves. Data
Harvard Student Policy Research Supports Ministerial Planning
April 1, 2021
What are the factors affecting gender equity in higher education in Zambia? Which districts should pilot a stay-in-school program for girls in Sierra Leone? What
Harvard Ministerial Leadership Program Welcomes Patrick Achi to Its Advisory Board
October 10, 2024
The Harvard Ministerial Leadership Program is proud to welcome the Rt. Hon. Patrick Achi, former Prime Minister of Côte d’Ivoire, to its distinguished Advisory Board.
Distinguished African Leaders Reflect on the State of Governance in Africa
October 10, 2024
The fact that most Africans are under 35 is driving a shift in expectations of government. This was a central point made by two of
Government Ministers From Across Africa Deliberate in Pursuit of Transformation at Annual Harvard Forum
October 10, 2024
In the wake of the COVID pandemic and global economic crisis, Africa, more so than most parts of the world, is experiencing high inflation, increased
Harvard Ministerial Medal of Achievement Celebrates Groundbreaking ‘Saving One Million Lives’ Program in Nigeria
October 10, 2024
Historically, Nigeria has faced significant health challenges, with preventable infectious diseases and rising non-communicable diseases contributing to high child and maternal mortality rates. One of
Harvard Ministerial Leadership Program Honors Michael Sinclair
October 10, 2024
The Harvard Ministerial Leadership Program honored its founding Executive Director, Dr. Michael Sinclair, during the closing ceremony of the Forum for Sectoral Ministers this past
Equity and Success in Education: CID Welcomes Education Ministers from Africa
October 10, 2024
On September 18, 2024, the Harvard Center for International Development (CID) hosted an event in collaboration with the Harvard Ministerial Leadership Program, the first event under the new Global