The Kenya School of Government has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC), focusing on capacity development in Labour Administration matters.
The signing ceremony took place during the 51st ARLAC Governing Council Meeting in Lusaka, Zambia.
The MOU will enhance collaboration in various areas, including joint training and capacity building, co-publication of research articles, study visits, and the creation of joint programmes.
The Principal Secretary for Labour and Skills Development, Mr. Shadrack Mwadime and Dr. Tom Wanyama, Ag. Senior Director of Finance & Administration at the Kenya School of Government, presided over the signing of the MoU. The ARLAC Executive Director, Mr. Retselisipe Khetsi, signed on behalf of ARLAC.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Vice President of the Republic of Zambia, Mrs. T.W. Mutale Nalumango, who officially opened the Governing Council meeting.
The African Regional Labour Administration Centre is an intergovernmental organisation mandated to strengthen Labour Administration systems in English-speaking African countries through training, research, consultancy, advisory services, and publications.
While signing the MoU, Mr. Khetsi, ARLAC Executive Director, acknowledged the importance of promoting the sharing of resources, competencies, and best practices in professional capacity development within the areas of cooperation.
In turn, the Kenya School of Government noted the advantages of strengthening and consolidating mutual relationships within the African Union, the New Partnership for Africa’s Development, and the African Management Development Institute Network.
