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2026

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PAID–ESA Hosts High-Level Dialogue on Migration Policies and Avoidable Deaths in Africa

Mar 31

2026

International Day of Aviodable Deaths#Disaster deaths are avoidable#

PAID–ESA Hosts High-Level Dialogue on Migration Policies and Avoidable Deaths in Africa

On 31 March 2026, the Pan African Institute for Development – East and Southern Africa (PAID–ESA), in collaboration with key partners including the Pan African Coastal Foundation and the Avoidable Deaths Network, successfully convened a virtual high-level dialogue under the theme: “Migration Policies and the Burden of Avoidable Deaths in Africa’s Irregular Pathways” Hosted by Dr. Franklin Babila Doh, the event brought together a diverse and multidisciplinary group of 32 participants representing a wide spectrum of stakeholders. These included: Municipal and local council authorities Migration and border governance actors Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) practitioners Diplomats and policy makers Medical professionals Development partners and international actors Researchers and academics Financial crime and transnational risk experts Participants joined from across the continent, notably from Cameroon, South Sudan, The Gambia, Malawi, Ethiopia, Uganda, Chad, Zambia, Eswatini, Botswana, among others—reflecting the truly pan-African scope of the dialogue.

March 31, 2026

Jan 16

2026

PAID–ESA, BMIC, Mental Health, Psychosocial Support, MHPSS, Community Resilience, Capacity Building, Applied Research, Safeguarding, Youth, Gender, Inclusive Development, Africa

PAID–ESA and Bind Minds Initiative Cameroon Partner to Strengthen Mental Health and Community Resilience

AID–ESA and Bind Minds Initiative Cameroon (BMIC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance mental health awareness, psychosocial support, and resilience-building initiatives through training, research, and community-driven programming.

January 16, 2026

2025

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PAID–ESA and Advances in Geographical Research (India) Partner to Strengthen Geospatial Science, Climate Research, and South–South Cooperation

Dec 29

2025

AGR India,PAID-ESA, Common Horizons

PAID–ESA and Advances in Geographical Research (India) Partner to Strengthen Geospatial Science, Climate Research, and South–South Cooperation

PAID–ESA and Advances in Geographical Research (AGR), India, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance geospatial science, climate research, academic exchange, and South–South cooperation between Africa and Asia.

December 29, 2025

PAID–ESA Successfully Concludes Advanced Professional Certificate in Humanitarian Action and Disaster Risk Reduction

Dec 17

2025

PAID–ESA Successfully Concludes Advanced Professional Certificate in Humanitarian Action and Disaster Risk Reduction

PAID–ESA has successfully completed an advanced professional certificate training in Humanitarian Action and Disaster Risk Reduction, strengthening the competencies of humanitarian professionals from Africa and Asia.

December 17, 2025

PAID–ESA and DMAT Consulting KG Partner to Strengthen Disaster and Climate Risk Governance in Africa

Dec 17

2025

Emergency Preparedness, North- South Partnership for sustainable development

PAID–ESA and DMAT Consulting KG Partner to Strengthen Disaster and Climate Risk Governance in Africa

PAID–ESA and Austria-based DMAT Consulting KG have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly advance disaster preparedness, emergency response training, and climate risk governance across Eastern and Southern Africa and beyond

December 17, 2025

PAID–ESA and Rebase Partner to Advance ICT, PeaceTech, and Digital Skills for Africa

Dec 15

2025

PeaceTech, Pan African_Rebase_ACP

PAID–ESA and Rebase Partner to Advance ICT, PeaceTech, and Digital Skills for Africa

PAID–ESA and Rebase have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly promote ICT innovation, PeaceTech solutions, and digital skills development across Africa.

December 15, 2025

PAID–ESA Hosts Strategic Workshop on “Renaissance and Quantum Leaps through Concertocracy”

Nov 19

2025

PAID-ESA, Concertocracy & andragogical training model

PAID–ESA Hosts Strategic Workshop on “Renaissance and Quantum Leaps through Concertocracy”

PAID–ESA convened a high-level strategic workshop titled “Renaissance and Quantum Leaps through Concertocracy” to align leadership, pedagogy, and institutional strategy for the 2025–2026 academic year.

November 19, 2025

PAID–ESA Delivers Advanced Training on Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, and People Management

Nov 16

2025

PAID-ESA, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development & People Management,

PAID–ESA Delivers Advanced Training on Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, and People Management

PAID–ESA successfully conducted an advanced professional training on Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, and People Management, strengthening leadership effectiveness and people-centered management capacities.

November 16, 2025

Nov 13

2025

PAIDESA, Global Collaboration

PAID Joins Global Consortium for the Horizon Europe “Disaster-Resilient Society” Project

PAID proudly announces its participation in a about 16-member international consortium under the Horizon Europe grant submission programme, advancing community-based disaster preparedness and resilience through innovation, inclusion, and ethical collaboration.

PAID–ESA Signs Strategic Partnership with Humanitarian Action for Africa (HAA)

The Pan African Institute for Development – East and Southern Africa (PAID–ESA) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Humanitarian Action for Africa (HAA) to strengthen collaboration in humanitarian response, resilience building, and sustainable development across Africa.

October 27, 2025

Oct 24

2025

Trainings, Research and Project

PAID–ESA Strengthens Regional Cooperation through a Strategic Partnership with Action de Partenariat pour le Développement Communautaire (APDC)

The Pan African Institute for Development – East and Southern Africa (PAID–ESA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Action de Partenariat pour le Développement Communautaire (APDC), a national community development organization based in Bangui, Central African Republic. This partnership seeks to promote inclusive community development, resilience, local governance, and climate adaptation through joint initiatives, research, and training.

October 24, 2025

Oct 20

2025

People Centered Development

PAID–ESA and CDC Unite to Boost Community Resilience and Sustainable Development in South Sudan

The Pan-African Institute for Development – Eastern and Southern Africa (PAID–ESA) and the Community Development Centre (CDC, South Sudan) have entered into a strategic partnership to advance community resilience, peace building, and sustainable development across South Sudan and the entire East and Southern Africa Regions.

October 20, 2025

Oct 20

2025

PAID-ESA, IGT, Transparency

PAID–ESA and IGT Establish Strategic Partnership for Governance, DRR, and Sustainable Development

PAID–ESA and the Initiative for Good Governance and Transparency (IGT) join forces to strengthen governance, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable development in East and Southern Africa, leveraging complementary expertise in transparency, citizen participation, and capacity building.

October 20, 2025

Oct 3

2025

PAID-ESA, Great Lakes Region

PAID–ESA and COSOC-GL forge Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Natural Resource Governance

PAID–ESA and the Civil Society Coalition of the Great Lakes Region (COSOC-GL) join forces to strengthen environmental governance, combat illegal exploitation of natural resources, and promote sustainable development across the Great Lakes region.

October 3, 2025

Sep 20

2025

TrainingShort Courses

Introducing the "Weekend Shifts" Short-Course Series

PAID–ESA is rolling out short, intensive weekend courses for busy professionals — including a free course on Africa’s geopolitical development and an advanced leadership track for educators.

New Flagship: PAID Language Exchange Program (PLEP)

PAID–ESA launches the PAID Language Exchange Program (PLEP) to strengthen intercultural understanding, linguistic exchange and professional collaboration.

Strengthening Africa’s Capacity Through Strategic Partnerships and Training Excellence

PAID–ESA signs a strategic partnership with Prepared International (PPI) to deliver professional trainings, seminars and webinars, with a strong focus on joint resource mobilization and consortium networking.

September 20, 2025