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.AfSAE NEWS
Association leaders challenged to shift mindsets to transform Africa
AfSAE
The 4th Africa Association Summit concluded in Kigali, Rwanda with a call to Association leaders to change mindsets to realize socioeconomic transformation in Africa. Held at the Intare Convention Centre under the theme "Power of Associations. Change. Connect and Change Africa," the Summit brought together delegates from 12 African countries for the two-day engagement.
While officially opening the Summit, the chief executive of the Rwanda Governance Board, Dr. Usta Kayitesi, called for the unity of African Associations to confront the continent's increasing socio-economic challenges. To demonstrate this, she recounted the reconstruction journey of Rwanda after the genocide. "When Rwanda was starting this journey, it made three very strategic choices - stay together, be accountable and be visionary - which have enabled it to make significant progress."
Dr. Kayitesi further challenged associations to be flexible, innovative and act swiftly if they are to confront the unprecedented challenges the continent face today and the kind of development agenda nations are pursuing.
The president of the African Society of Association Executives (AfSAE), Mr. Mungai Nfi, identified innovation, collaboration, and connectivity as the key amplifiers of associations' growth and called on the leaders to be ready to challenge the existing status quo in their associations. "This can only happen if we are ready to review our governance systems and find alternative ways of functioning in this post-pandemic era," he added.
Speaking at the event, the CEO of the Rwanda Convention Bureau, Ms. Nelly Mukazayire, thanked AfSAE for bringing the annual event to Rwanda and expressed RCB's continued support to Associations in Rwanda and across Africa. "We believe in the power of associations because we know they not only have a clear and direct mandate in transforming our communities but also recognize their significant role in the mice industry," she said.
The Africa Associations Summit is an annual meeting organized by the African Society of Association Executives (AfSAE) that brings together association executives drawn from professional and trade associations and Civil Society Organizations to learn, share and exchange knowledge and information about associations' development.
This year's Summit aimed to rally African associations towards leveraging their convening power to create sustainable socio-economic transformation on the continent in a post-COVID-19 pandemic world. The summit sought to build on the outcomes of the 2021 summit that explored the new emerging opportunities for African Associations in areas such as the African Free Continental Free Trade Area, Open Skies and Africa Agenda 2063 among others.
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.TOP NEWS
Member engagement needs to evolve
Smooth The Path
A shorter lunch break is just one example of how most professional's days are becoming ever busier. Days are longer, and work bleeds into home time. The demands are so steep most middle-managers feel like they are failing. Inboxes contain 3,000, 10,000, or 40,000 emails. It's not uncommon to hear someone say they are doing the jobs of two, three, or four people.
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The best practices for email newsletters
MultiBriefs
Just as important as newsletter content and design, is the audience on the receiving end. Building a subscriber list is the best way to build a relationship with your prospective members and maintain it with current members. It's been said to be one of the most effective ways to showcase your brand messaging and increase engagement with your association.
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Membership renewals: Strategies, processes and tips
MemberClicks
Getting new members is great for growing your organization. But those new members don't mean anything if members aren't sticking around. Let's examine why a high renewal rate is important and what you can do to keep your memberships going for years.
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The rise of passive aggressive firing and quitting
Sidecar
Just when we thought we were turning the corner on the Great Resignation and a hiring and retention crisis, there's a new term to worry about – quiet quitting. While not an entirely new phenomenon, quiet quitting is quickly gaining in popularity as professionals share their experiences on social media and shifting mindsets around work continue to evolve in a post-pandemic world.
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.AFRICA NEWS
The key to unlocking Africa's economic potential
Project Syndicate
Africa is on the cusp of an economic transformation. By 2050, consumer and business spending on the continent is expected to reach roughly $16.1 trillion. The coming boom offers tremendous opportunities for global businesses – especially U.S. companies looking for new markets.
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Africa trade report: Many challenges, and few opportunities
Global Trade Review
After a better-than-expected post-pandemic rebound last year, economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to stall in 2022, dropping from 4.6% in 2021 to 3.8%, according to the International Monetary Fund, as the global shock triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine sets back the region's prospects.
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East Africa: EAC states urged to open skies to promote tourism
AllAfrica
Countries in the East African Community should liberalize their airspaces and open up skies to promote the tourism industry in the region. Fred Odek, the Chairperson of the East African Tourism Platform, said the existing restrictive pacts, such as the Bilateral Air Service Agreements, were disrupting the harmonization of air transport services.
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.NORTH AMERICA NEWS
Which airports do Americans like most?
The Deseret News
As air travel surges back to pre-pandemic levels, airports are serving record amounts of travelers but are still feeling the aftershock of pandemic-related issues, such as staff shortages and inflation. To assess how these factors have played into the overall air-travel experience, J.D. Power compiled the North America Airport Satisfaction Study, listing the airports North Americans are most satisfied with and why.
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.ASIA NEWS
ADB to devote $14 billion to help ease food crisis in Asia-Pacific
The Associated Press via U.S. News and World Report
The Asian Development Bank said it will devote at least $14 billion through 2025 to help ease a worsening food crisis in the Asia-Pacific. The development lender said it plans a comprehensive program of support to help the 1.1 billion people in the region who lack healthy diets due to poverty and soaring food prices.
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.GENERAL ASSOCIATION NEWS
Tips for budget-conscious meeting planners
Associations Now
The past year has created a perfect storm of challenges for meeting planners. Associations eager to return to in-person meetings have less leverage with hotels and venues, especially after activating cancellation clauses at the onset of COVID-19.
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What will make boards more diverse?
Associations Now
Despite various efforts in the corporate and nonprofit sectors, people of color remain scarce in board leadership roles. There are no quick fixes, but intentionality is critical.
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Why you need an association focused mobile app, and not just for events
Association Leadership
Most people are turning to their smartphones first before any desktop or laptop website. So what does this behavior mean for an association's engagement strategy? This means associations should consider developing their own mobile app that more holistically and permanently represents the association and its members to stay engaged – in the most engaging place.
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