“Uongozi” means leadership in Kiswahili, and inspiring and strengthening leadership is the core purpose of their organisation. Based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, UONGOZI Institute is dedicated to supporting African leaders to attain sustainable development for their nations and for Africa.

They seek to inspire leaders and promote the recognition of the important role of leadership in sustainable development. They believe that:

• - Leadership is the key to achieving sustainable development
• - The development of a leader requires specialised grooming
• - An African model of leadership is vital for achieving the most favourable development outcomes for Africa.

The Institute is an independent government agency established by the Government of Tanzania and supported by the government of Finland.

Vision

A prosperous, equitable and sustainable Africa.

Mission

To inspire and equip African leaders to deliver inclusive and sustainable solutions.

Values

It is important to them that they consistently practice, promote and uphold the following values:

• - Professionalism
• - Reliability
• - Integrity
• - Respect
• - Creativity

UONGOZI Institute:

• - Offers specialized courses relating to leadership and executive management;
• - Provides opportunities for leaders to share ideas on strategic leadership for sustainable development; 
• - Stimulates strategic thinking to formulate African solutions to African challenges;
• - Promotes dialogue on aspects of governance and strategic planning;
• - Supports research on leadership in Africa.

Goals

To realise the Institute’s mission, their work is organised around four goals.

• Goal 1:    Enhance the performance of leaders in Africa
• Goal 2:    Encourage leaders to champion sustainable development
• Goal 3:    Advance the knowledge and practice of good leadership
• Goal 4:    Be a centre of excellence for leadership for sustainable development

Goals 1 and 2 are concerned with themes of leadership development and sustainable development. They are interlinked and mutually reinforcing. Goal 1 focuses on improving the performance of leaders while Goal 2 focuses on understanding and appreciating the importance of sustainable development, and the integral role of leaders in advancing its adoption and implementation.

Goal 3 concerns advancing the knowledge and practice of good leadership, which is closely associated with sustainable development. In this respect, it portrays UONGOZI Institute’s role as a think tank. This goal extends beyond leaders to reach researchers, lecturers, students and development practitioners, as well as the wider public.

Goal 4 reflects that UONGOZI Institute is a young organization. Therefore, the Institute will continue to strengthen its own capacity to become a globally recognized centre of excellence in leadership for the sustainable development of Africa.

Clients:

UONGOZI Institute provides services to senior leaders who have a demonstrable impact upon their society’s development, as well as individuals who have been recognised as emerging leaders with the potential to make a positive impact. They support African leaders to:

• - Develop national and/or organisational agendas and oversee the implementation of strategies;
• - Analyse local, global and regional developments, and interpret their implications within national and organisational contexts;
• - Pursue their country’s and/or organisation’s interests in bi-lateral or multi-lateral negotiations;
• - Make informed decisions, which they adhere to and are accountable for;
• - Manage and stimulate staff to achieve their best;
• - Be accountable to, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.