Ubora Academy: Redefining capacity building across Africa.

Ubora Academy is aligned with the SDG Goal 4 on Quality Education which is to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

As a specialized agency of the African Union, ACBF is committed to AU Agenda 2063 Aspiration 1 on “A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development” which requires that Africa makes significant investments in education with the aim of developing human and social capital through an education and skills revolution emphasizing innovation, science, and technology.

For over three decades, the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) has been at the forefront of strengthening human and institutional capacity for inclusive and sustainable development across Africa. With a membership spanning 40 African countries and key international institutions such as the African Development Bank, the United Nations Development Program, and the World Bank, ACBF remains a pivotal player in capacity development on the continent.

In today’s rapidly changing governance landscape, the ACBF has identified the urgent need for a highly skilled labor force. For too long, the focus has been solely on technical skills. However, professional skills such as leadership, management, communication, data analytics for decision making, negotiation, problem solving, and strategic thinking are crucial in addressing the specific challenges faced across the continent and driving meaningful change.

Recognizing the shortcomings of existing training approaches, the Ubora Academy underscores the critical need for a transformative approach to public, private and civil society sector training in Africa.

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A Uniquely African Approach

By leveraging its continental reach, the Ubora Academy, fosters collaboration among African countries, promoting innovation and development under the principle of “Africa learning from Africa.” ACBF’s approach emphasizes intra-African learning, recognizing the valuable lessons that can be learned within the continent.

A Transformative Approach

Expert trainers, practical skills application, and modular learning approach position Ubora Academy as a leader in delivering relevant, practical, flexible, and technologically advanced capacity building tailored to the unique context of Africa

A Collaborative Approach

Ubora Academy’s operations are built on a collaborative approach, engaging country training institutions, schools, and relevant government bodies across African Union member countries