YALI RLC SA Emerging Leaders Programme 2023: Cohort 20 & Online Cohort 15

Deadline: 13-Nov-22

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (RLC SA) invites leaders with disabilities to take advantage of this great opportunity. Become part of a group of dynamic young leaders who are constantly working to positively impact their communities.

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. The YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa (RLC SA) is hosted by the University of South Africa at the Graduate School of Business Leadership in Midrand, South Africa.

The RLC SA aims to create critical thinkers who can solve complex, multidisciplinary problems; foster entrepreneurial and innovative thinking, encourage cross-border communication and multicultural collaboration.

Key Areas
The RLC SA develops the skills of young African leaders by providing core training in contemporary African issues, as well as specialized training in three key areas:

Business and Entrepreneurship;
Civic Leadership, and
Public Management
The Program Encourages Applications From
Rural based and economically disadvantaged young leaders
Young leaders with disabilities
Women
People who are HIV positive or who are living with AIDS
Individuals that represent and advocate for the rights of LGBTIQ communities across the region
Other minority groups
English language proficiency
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants Must Meet the Following Criteria
Age (18-35)
Demonstrated commitment to positively impact their communities, countries, and the African continent
Proven experience and track record in Public Management, Business, Entrepreneurship, or Civic Leadership
Citizenship of: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Lesotho, Malawi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, or Zimbabwe.
Ability to commit to a two-weeks online and three-weeks residential programme (Cohort 20) or seven weeks online for Online Programme (Online Cohort 15)
English language proficiency
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