Our Excellence

Driving Regional Transformation

Through our comprehensive approach to capacity building, WAMDEVIN empowers public institutions across West Africa to deliver exceptional results that benefit millions of citizens.

Excellence in Training

Comprehensive capacity-building programs, leadership development initiatives, and specialized training designed for senior public servants and policy makers across the region.

3,000+ Professionals Trained
Innovative Research

Cutting-edge research initiatives, policy analysis, and evidence-based evaluations that inform strategic decision-making and drive sustainable development across West Africa.

50+ Research Publications
Strategic Partnerships

Collaborative networks with governments, international organizations, and development partners to provide expert consultancy and institutional strengthening support.

6 Member Countries

"WAMDEVIN's course transformed how we design policy — practical, tailored and immediately applicable."

Abena Mensah — Senior Policy Analyst

"The research brief provided clear, implementable recommendations that we used in our national strategy."

Dr. Musa Kamara — Program Lead

"Great delivery and strong local networks — the partnership model works."

Fatou Jallow — Director, Agency

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Partnership Excellence

Transform Your Institution with WAMDEVIN

Join the premier network of Management Development Institutions across West Africa. Whether your organization specializes in public administration training, policy research, or institutional consultancy, WAMDEVIN offers unparalleled opportunities for growth, collaboration, and regional impact.

World-Class Expertise

Access a network of distinguished facilitators and thought leaders who are master architects of learning and transformation. Our experts combine deep regional expertise with proven practical experience to deliver programs that don't just educate—they ignite institutional excellence.

Global Opportunities

Gain privileged access to international conferences, prestigious forums, and global knowledge-sharing platforms at subsidized rates. Expand your institution's reach and influence on the continental and international stage.

Funding & Grant Access

Unlock direct connections with premier funding institutions and development agencies. Our established partnerships provide members with preferential access to grants, research funding, and capacity-building resources that drive institutional growth and sustainability.

Excellence in Action

WAMDEVIN Core Programs

Transforming West Africa through strategic capacity building, innovative research, expert consultancy, and knowledge dissemination that drives sustainable public sector excellence.

Training Programs
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CAPACITY BUILDING

Excellence in Training

Comprehensive capacity-building programs, executive leadership development, and specialized institutional strengthening initiatives designed for senior public sector professionals across West Africa.

2000+ Trained
Ongoing Programs
Research Programs
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INNOVATION

Applied Research

Cutting-edge research initiatives, evidence-based policy analysis, and management innovation projects that inform strategic decision-making across the West African public sector.

50+ Publications
Policy Impact
Consultancy Services
Our Services
ADVISORY

Strategic Consultancy

Expert consultancy services, institutional assessments, and strategic advisory support tailored to ministries, government agencies, and development organizations.

30+ Institutions
Proven Results
Publications
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KNOWLEDGE

Publications & Resources

Comprehensive reports, research publications, policy briefs, and knowledge-sharing resources that advance management practices across West African institutions.

100+ Reports
Open Access
Est. 1987 • 38 Years of Excellence

Our Legacy of Transformation

Building Tomorrow's Public Sector Leaders Since 1987

WAMDEVIN stands as the premier network of Management Development Institutions, Training Centers, and Business Schools across West Africa. Established in 1987 under the distinguished Commonwealth Secretariat, we have been the cornerstone of management excellence in the region for over three decades.

Through strategic collaboration and innovative networking, we strengthen regional human resources development and drive public sector excellence across West Africa, creating lasting impact that transforms institutions and empowers nations.

38+

Years

15+

Institutions

6+

Countries

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Learning At Your Space,Develop New Management Skills Today

38+

Years of Excellence

Since 1987

15+

Member Institutions

Across West Africa

5000+

Professionals Trained

Public Sector Leaders

100+

Programs Delivered

Training & Research

Professional Development

Upcoming Excellence Events

Join WAMDEVIN's flagship training programs and professional development initiatives designed to elevate public sector leadership across West Africa.

Executive Retreat
LEADERSHIP
25-27
FEB 2025

Executive Leadership Retreat & Strategic Tour 2025

An exclusive high-level retreat designed for CEOs, Directors-General, and senior executives of Management Development Institutions across West Africa.

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (3 Days)
Nigeria & Benin Republic
Executive Level Professionals
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Train The Trainers
TRAINING
24-28
MAR 2025

Advanced Train-The-Trainers Certification Program

Comprehensive faculty development program for academic and training staff of Management Development Institutions across West Africa.

7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (5 Days)
Lagos, Nigeria
Faculty & Training Staff
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Strategic Management
STRATEGY
14-17
APR 2025

Strategic Management & Innovation Workshop

Advanced strategic planning and innovation management workshop for senior management staff of institutions and government agencies.

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (4 Days)
Accra, Ghana
Senior Management Level
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Distinguished Leadership

WAMDEVIN Executive Committee

Meet the visionary leaders driving transformation across West African Management Development Institutions. Our Executive Committee represents decades of collective expertise in public administration, policy development, and institutional excellence.

Hon Nee Alah T. Varpilah
PRESIDENT

Hon. Nee Alah T. Varpilah

President, WAMDEVIN

Director-General, Liberia Institute of Public Administration (LIPA)

Distinguished Director-General of the Liberia Institute of Public Administration (LIPA) and visionary President of WAMDEVIN. His transformational leadership focuses on public sector reform, strategic capacity building, and fostering regional collaboration in governance and management development across West Africa.

Leading Public Sector Excellence Since 2020
Mrs Funke Adepoju
1ST VP

Mrs. Funke Adepoju

First Vice President, WAMDEVIN

Director-General, Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON)

Dynamic Director-General of ASCON, appointed in 2025, driving innovation in public service training across Nigeria. With over 30 years in public administration, she brings unmatched expertise in institutional reform and capacity building to WAMDEVIN's strategic leadership.

30+ Years Public Administration Excellence
Dr Gladys N Assah
2ND VP

Dr. Gladys N. Assah

Second Vice President, WAMDEVIN

Regional Director, PAID West Africa, Cameroon

Distinguished Regional Director of the Pan African Institute for Development West Africa, Buea. A trained humanitarian expert with proven expertise in research, consultancy, and capacity building in financial management, microfinance development, and post-graduate supervision.

PhD in Development Economics & Finance
Mr Alieu K Jarju

-Director-General MDIS, The Gambia

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Prof Samuel Kwaku

-Rector GIMPA Ghana

His a respected researcher whose work has been published in top-tier academics journals. He has also been a visiting professor at universities in Europe, Africa, and Asia, including the university of Sourthern Denmark and the Hanken school of economic in Finland...

Professor Miriam Elizabeth Contech Morgan

-Deputy Vice Chancellor IPAM

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Olaolu A.Adewumi

-Executive Secretary WAMDEVIN

Olaolu A.Adewumi is a distinguished expert in capacity building , management consulting, training and instituonal administration with over 30 years of dedication service within the west african management development institutes network (WAMDEVIN). His career is marked by an unwavering commitment to excellence , a deep sense of duty, and a passion for transformative leadership...

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Latest Updates & Insights

WAMDEVIN News & Impact

Stay informed about our transformative initiatives, strategic partnerships, and groundbreaking developments that are shaping the future of management education across West Africa.

Our Mission in Action

Empowering West African institutions through collaborative excellence, innovative training methodologies, and transformational leadership development programs that drive sustainable regional growth.

38+ Years

Of Excellence
ASCON Leadership Excellence
Leadership Excellence
ASCON DG Marks 100 Days: Transformational Leadership in Public Service Excellence

Under Mrs. Funke Adepoju's visionary leadership, ASCON demonstrates WAMDEVIN's commitment to institutional excellence. Her first 100 days showcase transformational reforms that align with our network's mission of developing world-class management capabilities across West Africa.

Impact: Enhanced public service training capacity across Nigeria
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Regional Integration
Regional Unity
Historic Expansion: WAMDEVIN Embraces Francophone & Lusophone West Africa

A groundbreaking decision that embodies WAMDEVIN's vision of true West African unity. Management development institutions across French and Portuguese-speaking nations now join our collaborative network, creating unprecedented opportunities for cross-cultural knowledge exchange and regional capacity building.

Impact: Expanded network across all West African linguistic regions
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38 Years Anniversary
Milestone
38th
WAMDEVIN at 38: Celebrating Four Decades of Excellence in Management Development

As we commemorate 38 years of transformative impact, WAMDEVIN reflects on its journey from a regional vision to West Africa's premier management development network. This milestone celebration includes case competitions, thought leadership lectures, and a comprehensive review of our transformational contributions to regional capacity building.

Impact: 38 years of shaping West African management excellence
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Strategic Partnership
Partnership
Strategic Alliance: WAMDEVIN-FIRS Partnership Enhances Tax Administration Excellence

Executive Secretary's strategic engagement with FIRS Badagry Chapter exemplifies WAMDEVIN's commitment to strengthening public sector capacity. This collaboration represents our core mission of building sustainable institutional partnerships that enhance regional governance and fiscal management capabilities across West Africa.

Impact: Enhanced tax administration capacity building framework
Partnership Details
Capacity Building Initiative
Capacity Building
Institutional Collaboration: WAMDEVIN-PSSDC Partnership for Public Service Excellence

The Executive Secretary's strategic engagement with the Public Service Staff Development Centre embodies WAMDEVIN's vision of collaborative excellence. This partnership strengthens our network's capacity to deliver transformational public service training programs that drive institutional effectiveness across West African governments.

Impact: Strengthened public service development framework
Collaboration Insights