The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced the opening of applications for its 2024 Fellowship Program. This prestigious fellowship is designed as a leadership development initiative and a platform for dialogue and exchange between emerging leaders from the global South and North, focusing on shared climate challenges and other key global issues.
Benefits:
Participants in the AFC Fellowship will gain several significant benefits. They will enhance their ability to lead beyond authority, equipping them to work across boundaries to solve complex problems. Fellows will also have the opportunity to grow their networks by connecting with diverse participants, contributors, and speakers from both the global North and South. The program aims to stretch participants’ analytical and creative skills, expose them to new approaches to innovation, and develop their influencing skills by engaging with senior decision-makers.
Eligibility:
The fellowship is open to emerging leaders from various sectors, backgrounds, countries, and communities across Africa, the wider global South, and the global North. Successful applicants typically have over five years of professional experience and demonstrate a high level of motivation and commitment to bringing about positive change. They should also have a keen interest in climate issues and in addressing the imbalance between the global North and South.
Application process:
The AFC Fellowship Program will be conducted online, with live sessions held on Zoom. Resources and learning materials will be accessible via an online platform available 24/7. This format ensures flexibility and accessibility for participants from around the world. Applicants can apply through the official application portal.
Application deadline: August 5, 2024.
