Nelson Mandella Institution for Knowledge Building & Advancement
Nelson Mandella Institution for Knowledge Building & Advancement
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About this organization
Mission
THE NELSON MANDELA INSTITUTION FOR KNOWLEDGE BUILDING AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA, INC. ("NMI"), A DELAWARE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, WAS CREATED TO PROMOTE CHANGES IN TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION IN AFRICA. NMI WAS CREATED AS A RESPONSE TO THE DEARTH OF TOP QUALITY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA THAT HAS BECOME ALL THE MORE APPARENT IN AN ERA OF A FAST CHANGING AND GLOBALIZING WORLD. NMI REPRESENTS A NEW WAY OF DOING THINGS IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR IN AFRICA. IT IS BASED ON A NUMBER OF CORE PRINCIPLES, INCLUDING A FOCUS ON ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, INDEPENDENCE FROM GOVERNMENT, TIGHT LINKS WITH INDUSTRY, STRONG CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURES, AND A FOCUS ON PRODUCING MEN AND WOMEN WITH THE ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIR AND COMPASSIONATE SPIRIT TO HELP TRANSFORM THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND IMPROVE THE HUMAN CONDITION ACROSS THE AFRICAN CONTINENT. IT IS ALSO DESIGNED TO INNOVATIVELY DRAW ON THE SIGNIFICANT AFRICAN DIASPORA IN ACADEMI
About
NMI WAS CREATED AS A RESPONSE TO THE DEARTH OF TOP QUALITY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA THAT HAS BECOME ALL THE MORE APPARENT IN AN ERA OF A FAST CHANGING AND GLOBALIZING WORLD. NMI REPRESENTS A NEW WAY OF DOING THINGS IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR IN AFRICA. IT IS BASED ON A NUMBER OF CORE PRINCIPLES, INCLUDING A FOCUS ON ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, INDEPENDENCE FROM GOVERNMENT, TIGHT LINKS WITH INDUSTRY, STRONG CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURES, AND A FOCUS ON PRODUCING MEN AND WOMEN WITH THE ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIR AND COMPASSIONATE SPIRIT TO HELP TRANSFORM THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND IMPROVE THE HUMAN CONDITION ACROSS THE AFRICAN CONTINENT. IT IS ALSO DESIGNED TO INNOVATIVELY DRAW ON THE SIGNIFICANT AFRICAN DIASPORA IN ACADEMICS IN OECD COUNTRIES AND BEYOND.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “The nelson mandela institution for knowledge building and the advancement of science and technology in sub-saharan africa, inc. ("nmi"), a delaware non-profit organization, was created to promote changes in technology and education in africa. nmi was created as a response to the dearth of top quality science and engineering education in sub-saharan africa that has become all the more apparent in an era of a fast changing and globalizing world. nmi represents a new way of doing things in the higher education sector in africa. it is based on a number of core principles, including a focus on academic excellence, independence from government, tight links with industry, strong corporate governance structures, and a focus on producing men and women with the entrepreneurial flair and compassionate spirit to help transform their local communities and improve the human condition across the african continent. it is also designed to innovatively draw on the significant african diaspora in academi”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “The nelson mandela institution for knowledge building and the advancement of science and technology in sub-saharan africa, inc. ("nmi"), a delaware non-profit organization, was created to promote changes in technology and education in africa. nmi was created as a response to the dearth of top quality science and engineering education in sub-saharan africa that has become all the more apparent in an era of a fast changing and globalizing world. nmi represents a new way of doing things in the higher education sector in africa. it is based on a number of core principles, including a focus on academic excellence, independence from government, tight links with industry, strong corporate governance structures, and a focus on producing men and women with the entrepreneurial flair and compassionate spirit to help transform their local communities and improve the human condition across the african continent. it is also designed to innovatively draw on the significant african diaspora in academi”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is DE, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 1220 L STREET NW STE 100-213, WASHINGTON, DC, 20005.
- The form of the non-profit reports 0 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Operates a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$1,021,219.
- The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
- The organization has a foreign financial account.
- The organization has 3 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2005.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $782,486 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.