Accra, Oct. 3, GNA- The Pan-African Leadership Institute (PALI) and the University of the West Indies (UWI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that signals a bold new era of collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean.
The agreement, signed by Dr. Kofi Osei-Kusi, President of PALI, and Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of UWI, establishes a framework for joint programmes, research initiatives, cultural exchanges, and leadership development experiences on the theme “Reimagining Opportunities for Leadership and Learning.”
A statement issued in Accra and signed by Mr. Prince Ayebie, Information Officer, said recognised among the top 1.5 per cent of universities worldwide by the Times Higher Education World Rankings and the leading institution in the Caribbean, UWI brings unmatched academic excellence and a strong record in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
It said with campuses at Cave Hill (Barbados), Five Islands (Antigua & Barbuda), Mona (Jamaica), St. Augustine (Trinidad & Tobago), and its Global Campus serving 17 Caribbean countries, UWI represented one of the most respected academic networks in the region and beyond.
The statement said PALI, an award-winning executive education institute, had empowered over 1,200 senior leaders across 52 countries, equipping them with the capacity to drive social, political, and economic transformation worldwide.
It said the new partnership strengthened PALI’s mission to develop holistic, conscientious, and entrepreneurial leaders for Africa and the global landscape.
The MoU underscores the shared commitment of both institutions to create pathways of transformation that connect Africa, the Caribbean, and the wider world.
“It is a bridge between Africa and the Caribbean, and together, PALI and UWI are shaping leaders who will reshape the future of global leadership with wisdom, innovation, and unity,” it added.
GNA
Christian Akorlie