Governance & Leadership
In 2027, The Bold New Normal turns the whole movement's attention to one question: what kind of leadership does Africa's transformation require — and how do we build it deliberately?
- Focus year
- 2027
- Desired outcomes
- 4
- Planned activities
- 4
A shared direction
2027
The opportunity
Why it matters
Lucy Quist has long argued that Africa's story is not a resource problem but a leadership opportunity. Enterprises scale where institutions work, capital flows where governance is trusted, and talent stays where leadership creates room to build. Getting governance and leadership right multiplies everything else TBNN works on across the H-E-A-R-T Agenda. The focus culminates in The Bold New Normal Conference Ghana 2027, scheduled for February 2027 in Accra.
What we are working towards
Desired outcomes
- 01
A shared, practical leadership standard adopted across BNN's sector communities
- 02
A cohort of emerging African leaders trained and matched to real institutions
- 03
Published governance playbooks for founders scaling enterprises across borders
- 04
A flagship Governance & Leadership convening with measurable commitments
Putting ideas into action
Planned activities
Quarterly leadership intensives hosted across the continent
A governance masterclass series in the BNN media library
Mentorship pairings between established executives and community members
Research and publications on African-led institutional excellence
Help shape what comes next.
Bring your perspective, experience and ambition to the 2027 focus. Build with the community or partner with the movement.