The vice President of AFLEX , Wondye Legesse_(PhD) discussed with Kurtis Lockhart Founder and Director of African Urban Lab (AUL), on the urban leadership development program and potential partnership areas.
The vice President of AFLEX , Wondye Legesse (PhD) We’re thrilled to be partnering with AUL to develop our urban leadership development program. Our goal is to equip our leaders with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their future careers.

Wondye Legesse (PhD), added that We’re particularly interested in exploring mayoral leadership curriculum design and program. We believe these areas will shape the future of various cities, and our trainees need to be prepared to lead in these fields.
Mr. Kurtis Lockhart, Founder and Director of African Urban Lab (AUL), on his side We’re delighted to collaborate with AFLEX. Our institution share a commitment to fostering innovative leaders who can drive positive changes.
Mr. Kurtis Lockhart, Our faculty and researchers are already making significant contributions in these areas. I believe this partnership will enable us to share knowledge, expertise, and resources more effectively, ultimately benefiting our staff and the broader community. By working together, we can accelerate innovation and make a greater impact in the African cities.
The meeting concluded with a sense of excitement and optimism about the potential for collaboration between the two institutions.
The partnership is expected to be announced formally in the coming weeks, with details on specific initiatives and programs forthcoming.
Moreover, Ethiopia is preparing the first and historic African Urban Forum (AUF), to be held from September 4 to 6, 2024, under the theme “Sustainable Urbanization for Africa’s Transformation – Agenda 2063.”