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YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program 2022

Applications are ongoing for the YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program 2022. To see more information on how to apply and eligibility, check below.

YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program 2022 – Cohort 40 Onsite in Accra, Ghana (Fully Funded)

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) was launched by the United States Government, to train the next generation of African Leaders who will shape the future of African business and entrepreneurship, civil society leadership, and public sector management.

Requirements:

18 to 35 years of age at the time of application submission,
Citizens and residents of one of the following countries: Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Liberia, Sierra Leone, The Gambia and Burkina Faso.
Not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
Are eligible to receive any necessary visa to Ghana, and
Are proficient in reading, writing, listening and speaking English.

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.N

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.

Benefits

Visa to Accra (if required)
Round-trip travel from your country of citizenship* to Accra, Ghana
Transportation to/from Kotoka International Airport to/from the YALI Regional Leadership Center, West Africa – Accra, for all non-Ghanaian participants
For Ghanaian, transportation to/from the YALI Regional Leadership Center, West Africa – Accra will be provided for from your location of residence
Customized academic and leadership course;
Accident and sickness benefit plan during the course
Housing and meal

More Information

* The Program will only cover your transportation costs to and from Ghana if you are residing within one of the countries served by the YALI Regional Leadership Center, West Africa – Accra. If you reside outside of the defined region, YALI will only pay the cost of transportation to/from Accra from your country of citizenship and you will be required to cover any additional costs

Application Deadline: May 8th, 2022

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program 2022 – Cohort 40

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