ALN Academy Podcast

In this interview, Prof. Luis Franceschi and Aisha Abdallah delve into the pressing issues surrounding the state of democracy worldwide.

Drawing from an in-depth analysis, they examine the weaknesses plaguing electoral systems and processes across the globe, shedding light on prevalent issues such as voter apathy, corruption, voter suppression, and electoral interference. They explore the factors contributing to declining voter participation and the erosion of trust in democratic institutions.

The discussion also scrutinizes the impact of undermining the international rules-based order on democracy and good governance, questioning the effectiveness of international organizations in upholding democratic principles and the rule of law.

Prof. Franceschi and Aisha Abdallah offer nuanced perspectives on the role of military coups as a perceived solution when democracies fail, highlighting the potential consequences and the enduring importance of the fight for democratic governance.

As the world gears up for a series of elections in 2024, the interview assesses the readiness of nations to ensure free, fair, and inclusive electoral processes amidst modern challenges, including cybersecurity threats.

Furthermore, the interview provides actionable insights for individuals, states, and international organizations to promote sound democratic governance, emphasizing the crucial roles they can play in fostering transparency, accountability, and the protection of fundamental rights.

Join this thought-provoking conversation as we explore the complexities of the global democracy crisis and the path forward towards strengthening democratic values and practices worldwide.

ALN Academy Talks: Unlocking Intra-African Trade: AfCFTA, EAC, and Strategic Partnerships. We sit down with Daniel Ngumy, Managing Partner at Anjarwalla & Khanna | ALN Kenya, to discuss the latest advancements in trade facilitated by the AfCFTA Agreement, the EAC trading bloc and significant developments in the region, as well as the United States and Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership.
 
Daniel specialises in regional and international tax law and has extensive experience in tax disputes and tax transactional matters. He is responsible for co-heading the International Trade Law Practice at the firm and also serves as a Board Member of the Kenya Chapter of the American Chamber of Commerce.
 
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ALN Academy Talks: Unlocking Intra-African Trade: AfCFTA, EAC, and Strategic Partnerships. We sit down with Daniel Ngumy, Managing Partner at Anjarwalla & Khanna | ALN Kenya, to discuss the latest advancements in trade facilitated by the AfCFTA Agreement, the EAC trading bloc and significant developments in the region, as well as the United States and Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership.
 
Daniel specialises in regional and international tax law and has extensive experience in tax disputes and tax transactional matters. He is responsible for co-heading the International Trade Law Practice at the firm and also serves as a Board Member of the Kenya Chapter of the American Chamber of Commerce.
 
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In this video, Sonal Tejpar provides her insights on the outcomes of COP27 and its implications for Africa. The conference focused on Africa's unique needs, with a major outcome being the establishment of a Loss and Damage Fund. However, financing falls short of Africa's needs, and developing countries expressed concerns about the debt burden of loans. 

COP27 recognized the lack of early warning systems in Africa and introduced an initiative to provide universal early warnings by 2027, but the investment required is not yet clear. As the world gears up towards COP28 set for December 2023, the key takeaways for Africa are the urgent need for resources, leadership, and ambition, and the potential of carbon credit markets.

In our previous Masterclass, Ian Gaitta took us through shareholder agreements in detail, their key clauses, and provisions to consider when developing a shareholder agreement. The objective of today’s masterclass is to discuss the role of Engineering Procurement contracts (EPC), the main elements of these documents and how risks are allocated under different EPC structures and considerations that should be made when drafting these contracts. 

This Masterclass is part of a series of virtual training that The ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna’s Project and Infrastructure Department has prepared on public-private partnerships and project finance. Amyn Mussa is a Partner and Head of the Projects & Infrastructure at ALN Kenya He is a highly regarded energy and projects lawyer in Kenya, ranked in Band 1 in the projects and energy category by Chambers Global 2022. He has developed a dynamic and market-leading energy and projects practice at ALN Kenya and is involved in advising on various matters, including construction and O&M contracts, government contract work, debt and equity financing, and land acquisitions, amongst others. 

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Join us for a conversation with the Hon. Justice Martha Koome, Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya, as she joins Aisha Abdallah, Director of the ALN Academy, and Karim Anjarwalla, Senior Partner at ALN Kenya, in a discussion on the Rule of Law and Justice in Kenya. In part one of this conversation we discuss the significant priorities and challenges facing the judiciary, including the separation of powers, the role of the judiciary in preserving the rule of law in Africa, diversity and representation in leadership positions, and resource allocation.

Join us for a conversation with the Hon. Justice Martha Koome, Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya and President of the Supreme Court of Kenya, as she joins Aisha Abdallah, Director of the ALN Academy, and Karim Anjarwalla, Senior Partner at ALN Kenya, in a discussion on the Rule of Law and Justice in Kenya. In part one of this conversation we discuss the significant priorities and challenges facing the judiciary, including the separation of powers, the role of the judiciary in preserving the rule of law in Africa, diversity and representation in leadership positions, and resource allocation.

Welcome to the sixth and final episode of the Out of Mind MasterClass Series! In this episode, Thomas Mundia, PCC, Executive Fellow and Coach at Strathmore Business School (SBS) takes us through the following:

-Developing Habits for Happiness

Use this link to watch the full video: https://youtu.be/cfAP-JRbgaU

Use this link to listen to this episode on the podcast. The ALN Academy podcast is available on all podcast platforms: https://lnkd.in/dQb6Qeb5

In our previous episodes, we covered:

-Defining mental health

-The mental health continuum

-Managing an unrelenting workload

-Managing unrelenting deadlines

- Relationships at the workplace

- Developing personal values 

Use the link below to listen to the first episode | Mental Health in the Workplace: https://lnkd.in/dmCha5rz

Use this link to listen to the second episode | Managing Workplace Stressors: https://lnkd.in/dre2Hjuu

Use this link to listen to the third episode | Relationships in the Workplace:https://lnkd.in/dUYK5g9m

Use this link to listen to the fourth episode | Developing Healthy Coping Mechanisms:https://lnkd.in/d9ZEEk4x

Use this link to listen to the fifth episode | Personal Values and Happiness:

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About the Masterclass:

In a six-episode series, The ALN Academy, in partnership with Strathmore Law School, guides us through a better understanding of mental health and emotional well-being, how having poor mental health can affect us, methods and resources to assist us to improve our mental health, and much more.

About the instructor:

Thomas Mundia, PCC is a UK and USA Certified Emotional, Social, Gender and Moral Intelligence coach and trainer. He has trained across the continent in countries such as Uganda, Ethiopia, Malawi, Botswana, South Africa, Tanzania, Ghana, Rwanda, and Mauritius. Some of his notable clients are the Executive Committee of DFCU Bank Uganda, ABSA Group Senior Management, BOD aBi Development Limited, Safaricom Kenya Senior Management and County Executive Committee Members.

Mr Mundia currently works as an Executive Fellow and Coach at Strathmore Business School (SBS). He is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and mentor coach with the International Coaching Federation. He serves on the Africa Executive Coaching Council as well as the Africa Board of Coaching, Consulting, and Coaching Psychology. He is also a part-time senior faculty member of Awaken Coach Institute, where he co-trains in coach certification programmes.

New Podcast Episode! MasterClass on Shareholder Agreements for PPP Projects. The goal of today's masterclass is to provide a deeper understanding of shareholder agreements. Taking us through this is Ian Gaitta, partner at Anjarwalla & Khanna | ALN. 
Today's masterclass will cover:
 - shareholder agreements in detail
- Key clauses within these agreements
 -Provisions to consider when developing a shareholder agreement.

This masterclass is part of a series of virtual trainings on public-private partnerships and project finance over the next few months. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast if you haven´t already for more content on the rule of law, governance, and sustainability. The ALN Academy podcast is available on all podcast platforms! 

About the speaker: Ian Gaitta is a Partner at Anjarwalla and Khanna. He is a corporate commercial lawyer with over 10 years of practice experience. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and joint ventures both in the UAE and cross-border transactions with a sub-Saharan Africa focus.

Let's Talk Tax Part 2: Navigating the Frontiers of International Cooperation in International Taxation. In this episode,  Abdullahi Ali, Associate at Tax sits down with James Karanja, Head of Transfer Pricing at Anjarwalla & Khanna | ALN, to delve deeper into the tax developments at the international level.

In this part two, they address:
-The key initiatives that have been undertaken to entrench transparency as a central feature through the automatic exchange of information in tax matters;
-Addressing the impacts of harmful tax competition; and
-The role of taxation in supporting the ESG initiatives that have become a critical component of modern-day corporate governance.

Use this link to watch the interview: https://youtu.be/Tx2s4ytvL18

Use this link to listen to this interview on podcast. The ALN Academy podcast is available on all podcast platforms:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1739846/12028563

In part one, they discussed the tax reforms and challenges in Africa, the OECD Inclusive Framework on the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Project and Africa's role in Tax reform deliberations.

Use this link to watch part one of the interview: https://youtu.be/277_qDuaW6A

Use this link to listen to part one of this interview on podcast. The ALN Academy podcast is available on all podcast platforms:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1739846/11877545

Stay tuned for part two next week and don't forget to like, comment, share and subscribe to our channel for more content.

About the speaker:
James is an international tax expert based in Kenya and the current Head of Transfer Pricing at Anjarwalla & Khanna. He previously led the secretariat of OECD-UNDP Tax Inspectors without Borders, an innovative global capacity-building project targeted at building transfer pricing capacity in developing countries. He has previously served in various capacities within the Kenya Revenue Authority, including as Head of the International Tax Office. He is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. He holds a Master's degree in Public Policy and Management from Strathmore University and an LLB (Hons) from the University of Nairobi.

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