West Africa School of Internet Governance announces Fellowship 2024

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has announced the 7th West Africa School of Internet Governance (WASIG) Fellowship 2024, with applications due by May 15, 2024.

The fellowship comprises a one-month certified online course followed by an in-person intensive session in Dakar, Senegal. The online portion of the training runs from May 20 to June 20, 2024, offering a comprehensive curriculum focused on Internet governance from a global and West African perspective.

Curriculum:
The curriculum for WASIG includes topics such as the evolution of the Internet, the history of Internet governance, and the mapping of Internet governance processes and actors. Participants will also explore various classifications of Internet governance issues, from infrastructure and legal frameworks to economic and development perspectives, with a specific focus on the African context.

Eligibility:
Stakeholders from West Africa who are involved in Internet governance or ICT policy processes. Ideal candidates are key actors or decision-makers in these fields, with a demonstrated ability to contribute to Internet governance activities at the institutional, national, continental, or global levels.

Application process:
Interested candidates should complete the application form provided by the WAIF and submit it. Candidates will be required to provide relevant documents demonstrating their involvement in Internet governance or related areas. West Africa School of Internet Governance 2024 Fellowship Application
Application deadline: May 15, 2024