Emerging Public Leaders
Building Tomorrow's Decision Makers Today in Africa

Emerging Public Leaders is the only organization in Africa specializing in building young professionals for public service at the heart of government, creating a pipeline of exceptionally talented leaders ready for decision-making roles and high-level responsibilities.

We partner with governments and local organizations to rigorously identify diverse public service professionals committed to practicing and promoting good governance throughout Africa. With our support throughout their career journeys, this network influences and strengthens their country’s institutions for delivering democracy.

Countries we work with

By 2027, we aim to have recruited, placed, and trained 1,000 Fellows, at least 50 percent women, into the civil service across six African countries.

Flagship Fellowship Program

Our Public Service Fellowship supports in-country recruitment and placement of exceptional young leaders into meaningful public sector positions. Fellows representative of each country’s cultural and regional diversity are provided with the supervisory support, rigorous training, and mentorship needed to launch and sustain successful careers in public service.

5 Countries.

411 in our diverse Alumni network.

46% women, 6% are people with disabilities.

67 ministries / agencies / departments / institutions.

476 Mentors, supervisors, and facilitators supported Fellows’ career journeys.