PCNS Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program 2022

The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) is organizing the 11th edition of the Atlantic Dialogues Conference, a high-level conference convening influential public and private sectors leaders from around the Atlantic Basin for open, informal discussion on cross-regional issues.

As we believe that it is of crucial importance to engage young leaders in policy-making and in shaping narratives, PCNS encourages intergenerational dialogue during the conference and beyond, between leading experts, senior officials, and high-potential change-makers, through its Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders program (ADEL).

• Table of Content
• About Policy Center for the New South (PCNS)
• Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program
• Aim and Benefits of Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program
• Requirements for Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Policy Center for the New South (PCNS)

The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) is a Moroccan think tank aiming to contribute to the improvement of economic and social public policies that challenge Morocco and the rest of Africa as integral parts of the global South. The PCNS pleads for an open, accountable and enterprising "new South" that defines its own narratives and mental maps around the Mediterranean and South Atlantic basins, as part of a forward-looking relationship with the rest of the world. Through its analytical endeavours, the think tank aims to support the development of public policies in Africa and ...... continue reading

Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program

Aim and Benefits of Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program

What is expected of program participants:

• Emerging Leaders are required to attend the Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program and Atlantic Dialogues conference. Therefore, participants should be able and willing to travel to Marrakesh, Morocco to attend the convening from December 11th to 16th 2022; departure is planned for December 17th.
• Emerging Leaders are required to take part in ALL of the conference and program activities and willing to actively engage with the other participants;
• Emerging Leaders are committed to act as ambassadors of the program and actively participate in the ADEL community following the end of the program;
• As active stewards of the program, Emerging Leaders are expected to collaborate with the Policy Center for the New South post-event to evaluate and refine the program for future cohorts.

Requirements for Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program Qualification

To be considered for this program, candidates must meet all the following criteria:

• Applicants must be between the ages of twenty-five and thirty-five (included) on May 13th, the day the applications for the program open.
• Applicants must be citizens of countries located in Africa, North America, South America, Central America, Europe or the Caribbean – citizens of countries bordering the Atlantic Basin will be given priority. Also eligible are applicants who are citizens from other countries who have residency in countries of the regions listed above.
• Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English in their personal statement and short video.
• Applicants must guarantee their availability for the full duration of this six-day program, which will take place from December 11th to 16th, in Marrakesh, Morocco. Please only apply if you can make yourself available.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program

Selection Process:

A selection committee will review the applications and will respond up to 2- months post deadline. Please note that selection will be conducted on a competitive basis.

Selection Ceriteria:

• The candidates will be scored according to the following selection criteria:
• Professional achievement and professional growth
• Leadership potential and demonstrated leadership in community and/or profession
• Interest in issues affecting Wider Atlantic Relations
• Commitment to global, Atlantic and/or local engagement
• Ability to contribute to the Atlantic Dialogues and Emerging Leaders networks
• Ability to clearly express ideas (assessed through personal statement and a short video)

Documents Required for Application

This form should include the following materials by Friday July 15th  at 11:59 pm Moroccan time (GMT+1):

• A copy of their resumes / CVs. Resumes should be no longer than 2 pages (.pdf format)
• A personal statement of no more than 250 words detailing their motivations for applying and their prospective contributions to and benefits from the Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program. The personal statement should also detail the candidates’ expertise or field of work.
• The link to a one minute Youtube video addressing the following:

               - Introduce yourself
               - What drives you in the work that you do?
               - What impact are you having? (in your organization, community...)

* You will have to upload/record a Youtube video that will only be visible by recipients of the link * All documents submitted must be written in English.
* Please make sure you start your application early as the PCNS will not be responsible for technical issues that prevent you from submitting your application on time.
* Kindly note that no applications will be accepted after the deadline. There will be no exceptions made.
* Only complete applications will be accepted.

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit PCNS website.