Published: 23 Dec 2025 652 views
Africa Centre for Energy Policy Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program Application is Open.
The Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program is an internship designed to balance theory with real-world application and equip participants with the requisite multi-disciplinary intellectual development, practical skills, and research abilities to think in more innovative ways to solve complex governance challenges.
The Program aims to build a pipeline of young pan-African leaders to provide a sustainable path for good governance through training and nurturing young people in an enabling working environment through a structured capacity development process. Trainings will focus on resource governance in Africa and beyond, transformational leadership, professional and career development, digital communication and technology skills. Essentially, interns will be exposed to the requisite tools and skillsets needed to set and achieve realistic personal and professional goals to succeed in the world of work while upholding ethical leadership .
ACEP is hereby calling for the 10th cohort of the Program.
Responsibilities of NextGen Leaders
NextGen Leaders will deliver timely and quality evidence-based policy analysis, training, and advocacy through strong collaborations, ensuring that ACEP remains a thought-leader in Africa’s energy and extractive policy space. Specifically, the NextGen Leaders will:
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) was established to contribute to the development of alternative and innovative policy interventions through high-quality research, analysis, and advocacy in Africa’s energy and extractives sector. ACEP works on improving resource governance by promoting beneficial ownership disclosures, exposing corruption and tax evasion, curbing illicit financial flows (IFFs) in the extractive sector, capacity building of state and non-state institutions, equitable distribution of resources and efficient delivery of development intervention... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Sponsor | Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
ACEP will provide:
Support for growth and development through:
A generous stipend and lunch for the duration of the program.
Decent accommodation for international NextGen Leaders.
An approved return ticket from the NextGen Leader’s home country to Ghana.
The applicant must be a young African residing in Africa, aged not exceeding 32 years, who demonstrates a passion for ensuring the continent’s vast energy and extractive resources contribute to sustainable and inclusive development. Among other qualifications, the applicant must possess:
The language of instruction for the program is English. Applicants are expected to have a working knowledge of the English language.
All required documents are key in the selection process. Successful candidates who make it through the initial review will be invited for an interview
Important Notes:
Check also:
Tony Elumelu Foundation African Entrepreneurship Programme 2026
Application Essay Questions
Please Note:
Question 1
Africa’s mineral endowment has often been discussed within the context of global demand and supply trends, reinforcing a long-standing export-driven minerals industry largely focused on high-value precious minerals. In contrast, the development of domestic markets for non-precious or industrial minerals has received comparatively limited policy attention. Using relevant country or sectoral examples, critically assess the key challenges and opportunities for developing the industrial minerals sector in Africa.
Question 2
Greenhouse gas emissions are widely recognised as the primary drivers of global warming and, consequently, climate change. The energy sector is a major source of these emissions. Which greenhouse gases are most relevant to the energy sector, and how can their emissions be effectively managed? Illustrate your discussion with relevant examples.
