Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI)

The Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) is a prominent intergovernmental Pan-African management development center established in 1979/1980. Headquartered in Arusha, Tanzania, ESAMI is collectively owned by ten member governments across the Sub-Saharan region, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, and Seychelles. Officially recognized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) as a Center of Excellence, the institute specializes in providing high-level executive development training, specialized management education, consultancy, and research services. Through its dedicated business school, ESAMI offers various prestigious Master of Business Administration (MBA) and corporate programs tailored to enhance regional operational effectiveness.The institute operates a robust network across its member countries to support human capital and leadership development effectively. By targeting public, private, and international civic organizations, ESAMI serves as an educational bridge that advances organizational performance throughout the continent. Alongside its main campus in Tanzania, its dynamic regional hubs allow local professionals to access flexible evening or block-release training options without interrupting their career paths.