Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships Programme

The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships identify and mentor the future generation of outstanding African leaders. Each year three Fellows have an opportunity to work in the executive offices of the AfDB (Abidjan), ECA (Addis Ababa), or the ITC (Geneva), with a stipend of $100,000. During their 12-month programmes, Fellows gain both technical and leadership skills, while contributing directly to research and policy design. A special feature of the programme is the opportunity to benefit from the direct mentorship of the heads of the host organisations. Fellowships are open to young professionals, mid-career, and new executives from Africa with relevant work experience and a master’s degree.