Governance & Ethics
Championing good governance and sustainable development, inspiring ethical leadership and strengthening democratic and corporate governance systems.
Explore Our Work
The pillar champions good governance and sustainable development locally and globally. It seeks to inspire ethical leadership, strengthen democratic and corporate governance systems to secure peaceful, stable and developed nations.
Through cutting-edge action oriented research, it redefines public policy, addresses governance issues and strengthens devolution and the rule of law. It further contributes to protection of rights and liberties and reinvigorates anti-corruption efforts in both public and corporate sectors.
The pillar collaborates with and supports anti-corruption actors, institutions and initiatives to help raise the quality of governance and inspire a new generation of value-driven, ethically-aligned public servants.
How We Support Good Governance
We collaborate with and support anti-corruption actors, institutions and initiatives to raise the quality of governance through three key approaches.
Good Governance
We generate usable knowledge on the link between good accountable governance, responsive public policy, responsible citizenship and national harmony and prosperity.
- Accountable governance research
- Public policy responsiveness
- Citizenship and national harmony
Transparency & Accountability
We examine the link between leadership and strong, credible, accountable institutions and unveiling knowledge that positively influences the determination of developmental outcomes.
- Leadership and institution building
- Credible accountability mechanisms
- Developmental outcome research
Unification of Political Risks
We examine the state of constitutionalism in states and provide knowledge that supports the independence of institutions and rule of law, and promote harmony between the arms and levels of government.
- Constitutionalism research
- Institutional independence
- Intergovernmental harmony
Key Areas of Focus
Ethical Leadership
Inspiring and developing value-driven leaders for public and corporate sectors.
Democratic Systems
Strengthening democratic institutions and processes for stable nations.
Anti-Corruption
Reinvigorating anti-corruption efforts in public and corporate sectors.
Rule of Law
Strengthening devolution and the rule of law for effective governance.
Rights & Liberties
Contributing to the protection of fundamental rights and civil liberties.
Corporate Governance
Enhancing corporate governance systems for sustainable business practices.
Latest Publications
Kenya’s Ocean Summit to Showcase Eastern Africa’s Leadership on Ending Illegal Fishing
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SHA East Africa’s Most Ambitious Push for Universal Healthcare
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Eastern Africa’s Strategic Outlook: Investment Shifts, Global Risks, Climate Pressures, Security Challenges, and AI Transformation
Pillar Contributors
Stephen Nduvi
Governance and Ethics