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
Alumni Highlights: Former Finance Ministers of Benin and Tanzania Assume New Leadership Positions at the Helm of their Countries
May 8, 2026
We are pleased to celebrate two distinguished alumni who have recently assumed new leadership positions in their countries, reflecting their commitment to public service and
Financing Africa’s Ambition: Harvard CID Speaker Series
May 8, 2026
Each year, the Harvard Ministerial Leadership Program, in collaboration with the Harvard Center for International Development (CID), organizes a panel that gives students the opportunity
Government Leaders Convene to Plan Bold Actions to Deliver for their Citizens
May 8, 2026
The April 2026 iteration of the Harvard Ministerial Leadership Forum brought together high-level government leaders from Africa, Asia, and Latin America, including Ministers of Finance,
Tessa Jowell Fellow Addresses Root-Cause Solutions to Public Health Constraints in Tanzania
May 8, 2026
On April 22nd, 2026, the Harvard Ministerial Leadership Program awarded the Tessa Jowell Fellowship for Doctoral Research to Ngasuma Kanyeka, a Doctor of Public Health
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Madame Luisa Diogo
January 16, 2026
Our hearts are heavy as we share the news of the passing of Madame Luísa Dias Diogo, former Prime Minister of Mozambique, Board Member and
Accepting Applications for the 2026 Tessa Jowell Student Research Fellowship
November 3, 2025
The Harvard Ministerial Leadership Program established the Tessa Jowell Student Research Fellowship, providing up to $15,000 in support of doctoral or post-doctoral level research. Research