YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program – Cohort 52 (Onsite and Fully Funded)

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Applications are open for YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program – Cohort 52. The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is the United States government’s signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders.

The Accra Regional Leadership Centre (RLC) caters to 9 West African countries: Togo, Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, The Gambia, Burkina Faso, Liberia, Cameroon, and Sierra Leone. The RLC is hosted by the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). The Center offers an innovative and game-changing leadership training program and develops the skills of young people so that they become the change they want to see in their communities.

The RLC would like to announce that starting October 21st, 2024, applications will be opened for the fully funded 52nd cohort. The YALI Regional Leadership Center West Africa provides young African leaders who meet the above criteria with the necessary skills, tools, and opportunities to serve their organizations, communities, and countries better. Cohort 52 application which is currently open would offer in-person training in leadership for the Public Policy Management, Business and Entrepreneurship, and Civic Leadership track.

YALI RLC West Africa Program Scope

Business and Entrepreneurship

This track caters to the range of emerging or aspiring entrepreneurs who expect to take on leadership roles within the private sector or build their own business ventures on the continent.

Civil Society Management

This track is oriented to those who are or aspire to be civically engaged and serve the public through non-governmental organizations, community based organizations, or volunteerism.

Public Policy and Management

This track is tailored to those who work or aspire to work in any level of government (including elected positions), regional organizations such as the African Union or the West Africa Community, international organizations such as the United Nations, or other publicly minded organizations or think tanks.

YALI RLC West Africa Benefits

At the end of the program participants will be awarded with certificates and become members of the YALI Alumni.
Participants will be taken through various forms of leadership training to prepare them for leadership roles in their various endeavors.

Note: Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, gender, religion, socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The management of the YALI Regional Leadership Center, West Africa – Accra reserves the right to verify all information provided in the application.

Eligibility Criteria:

You must be between the ages of 18 – 35
Must be a citizen of Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Cote D’Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone or The Gambia
Proficient in English language
A young person driving change within your organization, community or country.
With demonstrated leadership capabilities and interest in Public Policy Management, Business and Entrepreneurship, and Civic Leadership.