Inaugural Cohort Orientation in Sierra Leone
In partnership with Emerging Public Leaders, the Public Service Commission, and Mastercard Foundation, EPL Sierra Leone marked the launch of our first cohort of the Public Service Fellowship Program, welcoming 75 promising young Sierra Leonean leaders at a ceremony held on October 13, 2025, in Freetown.
Emerging Public Leaders of Malawi Welcomes Second Cohort
A new chapter began for 46 young Malawian leaders, 70 percent of whom were women, at the Malawi School of Government on Monday, October 6, at the orientation ceremony for Emerging Public Leaders of Malawi’s (EPL Malawi) one-year Public Service Fellowship Program.
Africa's Sustainable Future: Insights from 80th UN General Assembly
This year’s 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) was a vivid reminder that the conversations shaping Africa’s public service leadership happen just as often in small circles and spontaneous side events as in the main plenary. Here are five takeaways for EPL and African leadership from UNGA80:
Emerging Public Leaders at Ibrahim Governance Weekend
Emerging Public Leaders participated in the 2025 Ibrahim Governance Weekend in Marrakech in June, the annual convening dedicated to advancing good governance and exploring innovative ways to finance a more sustainable and prosperous future for Africa.
Increasing Opportunities for Youth from IDP Communities: Learning from CIYOTA and SOAS Research
Emerging Public Leaders hosted a hybrid discussion with peer organizations and Open Gov Hub to explore how to better support young people from internally displaced persons (IDP) communities in the countries where we work.
 
                         
 
