Career Choices, Return Paths & Social Contributions - The African Alumni Project - Abridged Report

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Title
Career Choices, Return Paths & Social Contributions - The African Alumni Project - Abridged Report
Author
Nico Evers; Shaheen Nanji; Nancy Johnston; Suying Hugh; Andre Costopoulos; Lina di Genova; Amy Jamison; Robin Marsh
Year
2016
Abstract
The African Alumni Project explores how African graduates of international universities—especially those supported by The Mastercard Foundation—navigate career paths, return home or remain abroad, and contribute to social change. Based on surveys and interviews, the study finds most alumni experience upward mobility, strong social engagement, and lasting impact in Africa or the diaspora through leadership, innovation, and mentorship.
Resource Subject
  • Youth Employment
  • Secondary Education
Keywords/Access Points
International Education; Career Trajectories; Return Migration; Social Impact; Transformative Leadership; Alumni Engagement; Scholars; Alumni
Geographic Locations
  • Rwanda
  • Ghana
  • Senegal
  • Cote d'Ivoire
  • Togo
  • Canada
  • Uganda
  • Kenya
  • United States of America
  • South Africa
  • Tanzania
Language
  • English
Demographic Groups
  • Youth
Special Collections
  • Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
  • Foundation Publications
Archival Record ID
MFA.2024.1139