200 Million People. One Mission. A Sustainable Africa.
An Institute dedicated to mobilising skilled professionals for the sustainable development in the African continent.
We Are…
An Institute for Development Leadership – focussing on the human and intellectual capital to build a sustainable Africa.
Designed as career based learning, School of Pan African Studies, is a global education and research institute empowering the next generation to address the challenges of the African Union.
Our programmes align with public and private sector industries to support our wide network of professionals who want to further their knowledge or careers in African development.
Our ethos: Where theory becomes practice.
Our Purpose
Our Mission
School of Pan African Studies is on a mission to produce the intellectual and human capital that builds a better Africa for its citizens and diaspora.
To establish the world’s leading Pan-African HE institute, we are building the school on six pillars that form the cornerstone of our business and strategic decisions.
01
Bridging the Skills Gap
Reversing the Brain Drain
Connecting professionals to transnational networks and opportunities.
02
Harnessing Diaspora Contributions
Mobilising the diaspora’s financial, intellectual, and social capital
Creating routes to investment, mentorship, and policy engagement.
Building a global Pan-African leadership network
03
Advocating for Epistemic Justice
In th Policy Arena
Challenging Eurocentric narratives and elevating African knowledge systems.
Influencing education and public policy within diasporas.
04
Strengthening the African Union
Advocating political inclusion of the African diaspora.
Public discourse that strengthen AU diaspora engagement.
Supporting initiatives for diaspora citizenship and voting rights.
05
Building a Unified Pan-African Identity
Promoting solidarity and economic cooperation across the diaspora
Cultivating a shared vision of African unity and self-determination
Supporting Pan African businesses, research, and institutions
06
Challenging Systems of Global Inequality
Tackling structural barriers to fair trade and finance
Promoting a change to global power structures
Calling for fairer economic policies and Africa’s financial sovereignty
Education & Research
The School
Our open online courses transcend traditional learning barriers, unlocking boundless intellectual opportunities for the pioneers of tomorrow.
We prioritise being…
A Global Pan-African Graduate School
We are establishing the first truly global Pan-African graduate school, bringing together scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders from across the continent and diaspora to shape the future of African development.
A Research Powerhouse
Our research initiatives focus on addressing the most pressing challenges facing Africa and its diaspora, from economic development to governance, from cultural preservation to technological innovation.
A Diaspora Gateway
We serve as the bridge connecting the diaspora with opportunities across Africa, facilitating knowledge transfer, investment, and meaningful engagement with the continent.
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200M+
Diaspora Population
Our Impact Goal
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Our trajectory is measured against the impact of training and deploying of 10,000 skilled professionals from the diaspora; returning, contributing, and leading high-impact careers across Africa.
£5B
Over a decade
01
Increased GDP Contribution
If each professional contributes an additional £50,000 per year to the economy, the collective impact would be $500 million annually.
50K
New jobs created
02
Increased GDP Contribution
If each returnee creates or supports 5 additional jobs, this results in 50,000 new jobs.
With an average income of £10,000 per year per new job, this adds $500 million annually.
£100M
Business Investment
03
Diaspora-Led Investment
If 10% of returnees start businesses with an average investment of £100,000 each, this injects £100 million into key industries.
10K
Skilled professionals
04
Human Capital & Knowledge Transfer
The return of highly skilled professionals helps upskill local workforces, improve governance, and enhance institutional performance.
Our
Institutional
Development Plan
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Guided by the
Board of Governors
Dr. Amara Okonkwo
Chairperson
Dr. Amara Okonkwo
Chairperson
Former UN Economic Commissioner for Africa with 25+ years experience in international development and policy reform across the continent.
Prof. Kwame Asante
Vice Chairperson
Prof. Kwame Asante
Vice Chairperson
Distinguished professor of African Studies at Harvard University, author of 12 books on Pan-African economic integration.
Dr. Fatima Diallo
Secretary General
Dr. Fatima Diallo
Secretary General
Leading voice in African diaspora engagement, previously served as Senior Advisor to the African Union Commission.
Chief Emeka Obi
Treasurer
Chief Emeka Obi
Treasurer
Renowned investment banker and philanthropist who has facilitated over $2B in African infrastructure investments.