Roundtable discussion 1: Improving teaching and learning in African business schools Facilitators: Dr. Sena Agbodjah Agyepong, Head of Department of Business Administration, Ashesi University; Esther Aforley Laryea, Lecturer, Ashesi University. Synopsis: Teaching and learning strategies involve the different methodologies and assumptions an instructor uses to ensure learning occurs. The ongoing pandemic has caused many leading academic institutions to […]

Topic: Aligning the focus of education in HEIs to labor market needs: How do HEIs create a Sustainable and Adaptive System that offers students optimal career development with a high employment outcome? Panel: Bernard Conyers, Supply Chain Director, Ghana; Dr. Sakah Bernard Nsaidzedze, Founder, BigSteps, USA; Prof. Baylie Damtie Yeshita, Vice-Chancellor, Kepler, Rwanda. Moderator: Sylvia Kunkyebe, Transitions […]

Ideation and institutional concept development for a sustainable entrepreneurship ecosystem.  Topic: What HEIs should ideate and develop into concepts to achieve sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems  Facilitators: Eddah Munyi, Director of Executive Education, Strathmore Business School; Dr. Gordon Adomdza, Associate Professor, Business Administration, Ashesi University; Yaw Adu-Gyamfi, CEO and Co-founder, Centre for Social Innovations (CSI). Synopsis: This […]

EMPLOYABILITY TRACK Facilitators: Abigail Welbeck, Director of Career Service Department, Ashesi University; Mr. Karoli Kolokonyi, Director of Careers and Alumni Affairs, Kepler  Description: Employer engagement is one of the most effective ways that HEIs can sustainably remain accountable to their graduates and other students in relation to how they can facilitate their career development and […]

Topic: Using evidence to improve employability for young people in sub-Saharan Africa Facilitators: Dr. Jennifer N. Udeh, Head of Programmes and Partnership, ESSA; Dr. Samuel Asare, Research Manager, ESSA Synopsis: Participants will learn about how Education sub-Sharan Africa (ESSA) is joining up employers, universities and colleges across sub-Saharan Africa, to use evidence-based approaches to help […]

Employability Case Study Topic: Maximizing employer engagement: Ashesi-ETH Zurich  Synopsis: At this session, stakeholders will learn from a practical example of developing an industry-academic partnership to improve students’ employment placements. It uses the recent Ashesi University partnership with ETH Zurich in beginning a master’s program in Ghana. Through the case study, participants will learn ways to create […]

Special Feature Topic: Dimensions of diversity, equity and inclusion in African higher-ed institutions Panel: Dr. Solomon Mekonnen, Director of Scholars, Program, University of Gondar, Leonne Laura Uwizihiwe, DEI Manager, Kepler; Dinah Adiko, Key Adviser on Gender and Inclusion, Transforming Teacher, Education and Learning(T-TEL)  Moderator: Dr. Desalegn Menagesha, Associate Professor; Regional Director, Global One Health Initiative, Ethiopia Synopsis: The […]

Topic: Workshop: Institutional assessment on diversity, equity and inclusion Special Feature Facilitators: Marieke Broersma, CBR Professional, Light for the World; Melaku Tekle, Executive Director, Ethiopian Center for Disability and Development (ECDD)  Synopsis: This session provides an opportunity for participating institutions to access themselves and identify various strategies to improve their systems and programs to be […]

Facilitator: Patrick Awuah, President, Ashesi University Topic: Higher education start-up tools: Foundations for sustainability This exclusive session offers insights into strategic planning and innovative administrative models for higher-ed institutions on the African continent. Important Notice: The date for Patrick Awuah, Co-founder and President of Ashesi University’s Masterclass has been changed. Please mark your calendars with the […]

This event provides in-depth insight into the Education Collaborative Mentorship Program. Guests will engage with three mentee institutions currently in the program: Palm Institute, Ghana; African Development University (ADU), Niger; and Burkina Faso Institute of Technology (BIT), Burkina Faso. And learn about the institutions' three-year mentorship commitment and impact goals. Guests will also get the opportunity […]