The Impact of Executive Education in Sub-Saharan Africa

The report finds that while executive education (ExEd) is in high demand and improves employee skills, innovation, and customer service within sub-Saharan African financial institutions, it remains overly theoretical. Graduates report increased professional mobility but dissatisfaction with pay, particularly when self-funding. The document recommends shifting toward practical, African-centered curricula and establishing partnerships with international business schools to enhance prestige and effectiveness.

• Executive education (ExEd) is highly valued by managers in sub-Saharan African financial institutions because graduates demonstrate better performance, innovation, and improved skills in management, accounting, and the identification of financial opportunities.
• ExEd positively affects organizational image and customer relations, with both managers and employees noting an increase in customer satisfaction.
• Graduates of ExEd perceive themselves as having greater professional mobility than non-graduates, though this perception varies by gender.
• There is significant employee dissatisfaction regarding compensation following ExEd training, especially for those who paid for the education themselves.
• Current ExEd provision in sub-Saharan Africa is dominated by universities rather than private institutions and is criticized for being too theoretical; there is a need for more practical, African-perspective training and international partnerships.

APA

FSD Africa (2017). The Impact of Executive Education in Sub-Saharan Africa. https://fsdafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Impact-of-Executive-Education-Brochure_Final-Version.pdf

Chicago

FSD Africa. The Impact of Executive Education in Sub-Saharan Africa. 2017. https://fsdafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Impact-of-Executive-Education-Brochure_Final-Version.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{fsdafrica2017impact, author = {{FSD Africa}}, title = {{The Impact of Executive Education in Sub-Saharan Africa}}, institution = {FSD Africa}, year = {2017}, month = nov, url = {https://fsdafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Impact-of-Executive-Education-Brochure_Final-Version.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }