UONGOZI Institute

What comes after nine?

Last week, just before our ninth graduation ceremony, we welcomed the tenth group of leaders from across sectors to our Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership. The cohort will spend the next 12 months exploring leadership tools and strategies to help them and their organisations become more flexible, resilient, and innovative.

Learn more about the programme: https://www.uongozi.go.tz/executive-education/postgraduate-diploma-in-leadership

15 years and 9 graduations later, our commitment to leadership development remains firm: https://www.uongozi.go.tz

Minister Kikwete to UONGOZI graduates: To sustain the knowledge acquired, you need to stay relentlessly curious. Embrace every challenge as an opportunity to innovate and design bold solutions. By doing so, you will emerge as transformational leaders who can inspire long-lasting change in Tanzania and the wider continent.

Permanent Secretary Mkomi: Our Ministry is committed to strengthening the capacity of the civil service to ensure a more effective and accountable government. This includes through leadership development programmes that are done in collaboration with UONGOZI Institute.

Amb. Kanza to UONGOZI graduates: Keep in mind that graduating from such a respected Institute comes with high expectations. So the onus, now, is on you to turn those lessons into tangible impact at your workplace.

Amb. Sefue to UONGOZI graduates: An African proverb says, “A tree is strong because of the roots.” And I tell you, by all means be proud of your diplomas and certificates, you have earned them; but cherish above all else the roots of character that I hope we have given you, for that is what will make you strong and transformative leaders.

Ms. Mignucci: To those of you graduating today, whether you come from the government, from the private sector, or from the civil society, you are joining an alumni community, not just collecting a certificate. This community is in itself a resource that belongs to Tanzania and to the world.

Ms. Taivalmaa: UONGOZI Institute is a powerful example of what collaboration can achieve. Since its establishment 15 years ago as a joint initiative by the governments of Finland and Tanzania, it has grown into a respected centre of leadership development in the region.

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Ms Mallya: Africa now stands at a critical crossroads, rich in opportunities yet facing urgent demands for effective governance, inclusive growth and accountable leadership. Sound leadership matters more than ever, and we must increasingly spotlight the importance of leadership development initiatives that have been led by UONGOZI Institute over the course of 15 years.

Ms. Bruce on UONGOZI Institute’s Women’s Leadership Programme: I have been part of many women’s leadership programmes at Yale, and this one, in partnership with the UONGOZI Institute, rose above and beyond. What made this learning journey so remarkable was you, as individuals and as a community. You showed up ready to engage meaningfully and take the risks needed to grow. You asked hard questions and you pushed to transform, to become the best versions of yourselves. It was an honor to watch this unfold.