YALI RLC Accra’s 52nd Cohort

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Venue: Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia,
Training Provider: YALI RLC West Africa

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Regional Leadership Centre (RLC) in Accra has opened applications for its 52nd cohort, starting October 21, 2024. The program, hosted by the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), aims to develop young African leaders from nine West African countries. It provides fully funded, in-person training in Public Policy Management, Business and Entrepreneurship, and Civic Leadership. The training is designed to equip participants with the skills and tools needed to drive change in their organizations, communities, and countries.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for the YALI RLC Accra’s 52nd Cohort are:

Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old.
Must be a citizen of Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone, or The Gambia.
Proficiency in English is required.
Must be actively driving change within their organization, community, or country.
Should demonstrate leadership capabilities and interest in public policy management, business and entrepreneurship, or civic leadership.
Applications are encouraged from rural-based and economically disadvantaged young leaders, young leaders living with disabilities, women, and other minority groups.

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Benefits

The benefits of the YALI RLC Accra’s 52nd Cohort are:

Participants receive certificates and join the YALI Alumni network.
The program offers comprehensive leadership training.
Provides equal opportunity without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, gender, religion, socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Prepares participants for leadership roles in their respective fields.
Offers specialized tracks in Business and Entrepreneurship, Civil Society Management, and Public Policy and Management.