African Leadership Network
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| Motto | Powering Africa's Prosperity |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2010 |
| Type | Non-profit organization |
| Purpose | Economic Development in Africa |
| Headquarters | Nairobi, Kenya |
Official language | English |
| Website | www |
African Leadership Network (ALN) is a community of business leaders in Africa; it is a member based organization founded by Fred Swaniker and Acha Leke in 2010. Its core purpose is to foster growth in Africa by bringing together business leaders to increase prosperity on the continent.
Inspired by the leadership principles of Nelson Mandela, ALN hosts an annual 3-day gathering event each year in a different African country.
History[edit]
The African Leadership Network was founded by Fred Swaniker and Acha Leke.[1]
As an invitation-only member-based organization, African Leadership Network currently has 1,200 members: senior government leaders, captains of industry, leading investors, CEOs, entrepreneurs, editors, media owners, academics and opinion shapers representing different sectors of government, the economy and society across Africa.[2]
African Leadership Network is intended to provide a platform for building relationships among African business leaders and mobilize the collective influence of its members to strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem.[2]
In 2011, the network acquired the rights to host the Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship (AAE) by Legatum. Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship honors entrepreneurs in Africa every year.[3] Winners are selected by the AAE vetting team. The Omidyar Network, a philanthropic investment firm, is the anchor sponsor of AAE.[4]
Organization Structure[edit]
African Leadership Network’s leadership comprises the Global Advisory Board (GAB),[5] the Board of Trustees (BOT),Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Membership and the Director of Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship.
The Chief Executive Officer of the organization is Mr. Isaac Kwaku Fokuo Jr.[6]
Membership[edit]
The network comprises 1200 members in up to 45 countries on the continent.[7]
Events[edit]
The African Leadership Network’s Annual Gathering is a 3-day leadership retreat, which brings together about 250-300 ALN members in an African city. The gatherings bring together high-level decision makers including captains of industries, CEOs of leading multinationals in Africa, senior government officials, select groups of high-calibre entrepreneurs and other stakeholders. The winners of the Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship are also feted during the annual gatherings.[8]
Since inception, the network has hosted 4 annual gatherings in Ethiopia, Ghana and Mauritius. The first two gatherings were held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 2010 and 2011; the 2012 gathering was held in Ghana while the 2013 gathering took place in Mauritius.[9]
Relationship Concierge[edit]
The African Leadership Network ‘Relationship Concierge’ service provides ’relationship brokering’ services to enable its members to engage with stakeholders.
Africa Awards For Entrepreneurship[edit]
The Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship ("AAE") was established in 2007 by Legatum to recognize businesses that are driving prosperity in Africa as well as entrepreneurs and business leaders who demonstrate innovation, profitability and business excellence. Since its inception, Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship has received above 7,000 applications from African businesses and awarded prizes worth over USD 1.6 million to 30 leading companies.[10]
The African Leadership Network acquired the rights to organize and host the Awards from Legatum in 2011.[11]
Award categories[edit]
There are five award categories which recognize entrepreneurs at different stages of the entrepreneurial cycle:[12]
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Transformational Business Award
- Outstanding Mature Business Award
- Outstanding Small and Growing Business Award
- Outstanding Social Entrepreneur Award
Past Winners[edit]
- Lifetime Achievement Award - Manu Chandaria, Kenya (2013); Richard Maponya, South Africa (2012)
- Transformational Business Award - Interswitch Ltd, Nigeria (2013; Quality Chemicals Industries Uganda (2012)
- Outstanding Mature Business Award - QuantumNet, Gambia (2013); SecureID Nigeria (2012)
- Outstanding Small and Growing Business Award - Guanomad, Madagascar (2013); La Laiterie du Berger Senegal (2012)
- Outstanding Social Entrepreneur Award - Sustainable Development for All, Kenya (2013)
References[edit]
- ↑ Mission
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Official Site
- ↑ Ghana lost out at the 2012 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurshipghanaweb.com October 12, 2012. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
- ↑ Omidyar Network
- ↑ African leadership network: the "must" of Africa in a boxAfriqueInside.com December 2, 2013. Retrieved December 7, 2013.
- ↑ Dinfin Mulupi December 3, 2013 Meet the Boss: Isaac Kwaku Fokuo, CEO, African Leadership Network,How we made it in Africa Retrieved December 7, 2013.
- ↑ Dinfin Mulupi January 13, 2014 African business leaders ‘must understand integrity’, says ALN boss,How we made it in Africa Retrieved January 21, 2014.
- ↑ African Leadership Network-Mauritius, investmauritius.com Retrieved January 28, 2014
- ↑ MONDE DES AFFAIRES : Maurice hôte de l’édition 2013 des « Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship »lemauricien.com September 21, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
- ↑ Africa Awards Site
- ↑ African Leadership Network (ALN) wins Licence to host Africa Awards from Legatum GroupLegatum, February 28, 2012. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
- ↑ Winners of the Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship 2013The Guardian October 10, 2013. Retrieved October 15, 2013.
Additional Sources[edit]
- Africa is rising, but will we rise together? Africa Summit 2013 at a glanceventurburn.com October 8, 2013. Retrieved October 12, 2013
- Meet the 2013 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship winners [videos]vcafrica.com October 10, 2013. Retrieved October 16, 2013.
- Africa: Names of Finalists 2013 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship Outallafrica.com September 24, 2013.
- Honoring Role Models: 2013 Africa Awards For Entrepreneurshipafkinsider.com October 8, 2013. Retrieved October 12, 2013.
- Africa Awards, 2012 Winners
- Africa Awards, 2012 Finalists
- Ten Finalists Named in 2011 Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship November 1, 2011
- 2011 Africa Awards for EntrepreneurshipJuly 7, 2011. Retrieved October 15, 2013
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