Call for Applications: 2025 YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program, Ghana

Applications for the YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program are now being accepted. 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 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.

• Table of Content
• About Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)
• YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program
• Aim and Benefits of YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program
• Requirements for YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. The need to invest in grooming strong, results-oriented leaders comes out of the statistics: nearly 1 in 3 Africans are between the ages of 10 and 24, and approximately 60% of Africa’s total population is below the age of 35. Who will empower and lead these young Africans? Who will shape the future of business and entrepreneurship, civic leadership, and public management? In order to answer these questions, YALI promotes three models designed to identify and empower young... continue reading

YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program

Aim and Benefits of YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program

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

Requirements for YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program Qualification

• 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

Applications are encouraged from:

• Rural-based and economically disadvantaged young leaders
• Young leaders living with disabilities
• Women
• Other minority groups

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit YALI website