Rest is just as important as work.

Wole Soyinka is the youngest 90-year-old I've ever met. He's still teaching, travelling and walking upright. "That's the annoying thing, that I don't feel 90," he told me. But he's made "arrangements" for his death

Focus on making progress, not perfection.

7 Powerful Lessons from "You Become What You Think"

Working with African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) this Monday 📍Nairobi REGIONAL DIALOGUE on Strategies for Effective Adoption and Domestication of African Mineral Governance Frameworks 4th and 5th, November 2024, Nairobi, Kenya Roba D Sharamo PhD International IDEA Gram Matenga

"Mineral resource governance is a critical issue that requires ongoing dialogue. We need comparative perspectives across the continent to examine new developments and emerging gaps. To this end, case studies have been compiled in a comparative manner." – Gram Matenga, Head of

''The conviction & commitment to capacitate women to participate in Africa's 🌍political arena is important to International IDEA through Women's Political Participation in Africa flagship project.'' - Gram Matenga #WomenLeadAfrica Roba D Sharamo PhD

No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying.

Cabinet has today approved our request allowing several organizations including International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, Save the Children International, Shelter Afrique Development Bank, Oxfam International and Norwegian Refugee Council to enjoy

Never give up on someone you can't go a day without thinking about.

A "kakistocracy" is a system where the government is run by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous citizens.

David Onen from East African Community highlighted how finance affected the quality of elections in his presentation at the Inception AU-RECs’ Reflection Meeting on Electoral Processes in Africa. African Union Ecowas - Cedeao The Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC countries ECONEC RESAO IGAD Secretariat

🗣️ “Democracy cannot be sustainable if it excludes half of its population.” International IDEA’s (International IDEA ) Mr Gram Matenga(Gram Matenga ) urges deep political reforms to empower women in Namibia and beyond. 📖 sadcpf.org/index.php/en/m… #GenderEquality #WomenInPolitics #Namibia

A democracy that thrives ensures inclusion for all citizens. Despite small gains, women still make up only a fraction of political leadership across the continent. Mr Gram Matenga, the Regional Head of Programmes speaks to this in Namibia. Read more: africanews24.com/call-for-refor…

Here are five ways to protect your team's energy and maintain productivity despite difficult co-workers. trib.al/l5jNhfM

We had an inspiring time in Namibia, exchanging ideas and strategies to advance women’s representation in politics. From discussing legislated quotas to supporting women candidates, together, we’re building knowledge and momentum to #BoostHerVoice and ensure gender parity.

Earlier today Roba D Sharamo PhD led a delegation to meet H.E. Amb. Bankole Adeoye to deepen our strategic partnership with the AU AUC DPAPS, and discuss key interventions supported by EU Delegation to AU and upcoming support from Norway | African Union. Together, we remain committed to advancing democracy in Africa

I’m delighted to be hosting the world renowned Robert Kiyosaki who is an American entrepreneur, investor, educator, and author best known for his personal finance book, Rich Dad Poor Dad. He will be flanked by my globally respected professional colleagues in the wealth management