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15 September 2026  |  16 September 2026

Political Risk Analysis in Africa

Applications accepted until
08 September 2026
Short Course Coordinator:
Sibongile Msimanga
Certification:
Certificate of Attendance
Course dates
15 September 2026 - 16 September 2026
Applications close
08 September 2026
Overview
This course equips professionals with the knowledge and practical tools required to identify, analyse, and manage political risks in African markets. Participants explore the political, institutional, and socio-economic dynamics that shape investment and operational risk across the continent. The course introduces structured political risk management frameworks, including techniques for political risk intelligence gathering, scenario planning, and risk prioritisation. Through applied case studies and practical analysis, students learn how to integrate political risk assessments into broader enterprise risk management systems and strategic decision-making processes. By the end of the course, participants will be able to evaluate political risks affecting projects and investments and develop context-specific mitigation and response strategies for operating in complex environments. A quality-assured certificate from the University of the Witwatersrand is issued on successful completion.
Duration
2 Days
Format
6-hour lectures daily, with scenario-planning exercises
Pricing
VAT Incl. = R14,375.00

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    The course content addresses the following topics:

      • Foundations of political risk in African markets
      • Political risk management framework for practitioners
      • Identifying and categorising political risks across project levels
      • Political risk Intelligence and data evaluation
      • Assessing likelihood, impact, and risk prioritisation
      • Scenario planning for political risk events
      • Political institutions, elite dynamics, and external actors in Africa
      • Applied case study: political risk in infrastructure and energy projects
      • Integrating political risk into enterprise risk management systems
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