African School of Governance
About us
The African School of Governance (ASG) is a pan-African
institution co-founded by H.E. Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, and H.E. Hailemariam Desalegn, Former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, to develop the next generation of governance practitioners on the continent. Based in Kigali, Rwanda, ASG offers Master of Public Administration and executive leadership programmes to professionals from across Africa.
Programme
Education Programme
Our curriculum is designed to provide a foundation of rigorous education grounded in African history and thought. We will offer five distinguished academic programmes designed to build governance and leadership capacities in public administration.
Executive Masters in Public Administration (EMPA)
Duration: 2 years (part-time, hybrid)
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Masters in Public Administration (MPA)
Duration: 2 years (part-time, hybrid)
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Campus Life
Building a vibrant community of creative and accomplished people from around the world
ASG’s 3 Key Pillars
ASG exists to shape Africa’s next generation of governance leaders, thinkers and doers who turn research into policy, and policy into lasting change. Three pillars make that possible: Education, Research, and Social Innovation.
Education
Whether you're stepping into leadership or deepening decades of experience, our programmes are built for you.
Research
ASG's research is rooted in Africa's own history, political economy, and lived governance experience.
Policy Engagement
ASG brings together researchers and policymakers to tackle emerging public policy challenges - developing bold & practical solutions.
Ready to Shape Africa’s Future?
Be the Leader Africa Has Been Waiting For. ASG’s executive education and
graduate programmes are built for those ready to govern boldly, think critically,
and act with purpose. Your next step starts here.
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STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Step into a learning journey that goes beyond the classroom. At ASG, students don’t just study they lead, collaborate, and grow alongside Africa’s brightest minds.
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