The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Burundi’s Ecole Nationale d’Administration (ENA) to strengthen collaboration and promote knowledge sharing between the two institutions.
The agreement was signed by GIMPA’s Rector, Prof. Samuel Kwaku Bonsu, and ENA’s Director General, Prof. Jean de Dieu Ndikumana. They were joined by GIMPA’s Deputy Rector, Prof. Ebenezer Adaku, and ENA’s Director of Programmes, Prof. Desire Louis Nizigiyimana.
At the signing ceremony in Accra, Prof. Bonsu said GIMPA was pleased to take on a mentoring role, drawing on its 65 years of experience. He noted that despite challenges over the years, the institution has grown and remains strong.
He explained that the partnership aligns with GIMPA’s “GIMPA at Africa” initiative, which aims to share its experience with younger institutions across the continent as part of its 65th anniversary efforts.
According to him, the MoU marks the beginning of a broader arrangement in which GIMPA will support ENA’s growth as a development-focused institution. He added that the collaboration would go beyond skills transfer to strengthening institutional foundations.
Prof. Bonsu also stressed that the relationship would be mutually beneficial, with both institutions learning from each other despite differences in experience.
Prof. Ndikumana, in his remarks, expressed appreciation to GIMPA, describing the partnership as a valuable opportunity. He noted that it is the first time ENA is collaborating with an institution outside its region and from an English-speaking country.
He praised Ghana’s reputation for organisation and its long-standing Pan-African ideals, saying ENA looks forward to learning from GIMPA’s experience.
Welcoming the delegation, Prof. Adaku said the agreement reflects GIMPA’s strategic vision to expand partnerships across Africa. He emphasised the importance of collaboration in achieving institutional goals and advancing development on the continent.
He also highlighted the need for Africans to take responsibility for the continent’s development, noting that Africa’s progress must be driven by its own people.
Source: graphic.com.gh
