AAARA Academy

African Actuarial, Analytics, Risk and Advisory (AAARA) Academy

To become Africa’s leading technical academy for actuarial, analytics, risk, artificial intelligence, governance, and advisory practice in social security.

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🎯 Our Mission

To equip social security institutions, their regulators, and their personnel across Africa with the accredited technical skills necessary to operate financially sustainable and well-governed schemes.

📍 Hosted at ARLAC

Proposed to be hosted at the African Regional Labour Administration Centre (ARLAC), Harare, Zimbabwe. In partnership with African Actuarial Consultants (AAC).

🌍 Target Audience

Social security institutions and their regulators across Africa, starting with South Africa and Zimbabwe, expanding to all ARLAC member states.

Our Integrated Hubs

1. Audit Hub

Assessments to analyze capabilities and identify improvement areas.

2. Advisory Hub

Regulatory and technical advisory tailored for African social security.

3. Research & Modelling Hub

Quantitative research and modelling for social security.

4. Training & Operations Hub

Structured pathways for labour administration professionals.

Our Curriculum – 5 Tier Pathway

Tier A: CPD & Practitioner Short Courses (3-5 days)
Tier B: Certificate Programs (2 weeks)
Tier C: Advanced Certificate Programs (6-8 weeks)
Tier D: Executive & Postgraduate-Linked Programs (3-12 months)
Tier E: Degree-Linked Pathway (with University of Johannesburg)

Key Technical Domains