he African Leadership Excellence (AFLEX) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, an autonomous postgraduate school under the National University of Singapore. This partnership aims to enhance leadership development and capacity building across Ethiopia and Africa.
The MoU is signed by Professor Danny Quah, Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, and Mr. Zadig Abreha, President of AFLEX. The collaboration marks a significant step towards

fostering leadership excellence and policy research in the region.
Through the agreement, AFLEX and the Lee Kuan Yew School will collaborate to establish joint customized leadership development and capacity-building programs for executives and staff members across various sectors in Ethiopia and Africa. Additionally, the partnership will facilitate the enrollment of African participants in Lee Kuan Yew’s postgraduate programs for executives, while promoting discussions and exchanges of expertise between the institutions on leadership development and policy research.
Professor Danny Quah expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “This MoU represents a significant commitment to investing in Africa’s leadership capacity. We are excited to work with AFLEX to develop tailored programs that address the unique challenges faced by African leaders today.”
Zadig Abreha also commented on the agreement, saying, “This collaboration is a cornerstone in our mission to foster excellence in leadership across the African continent. We believe that by leveraging the expertise of NUS, we can empower a new generation of leaders capable of driving positive change in their communities.”
As both institutions seek to enhance leadership capabilities, the signing of this MoU marks the beginning of a strategic partnership expected to yield significant impacts on leadership education and development in Africa.