The Youth Leadership Competition is organised as a component of the African Leadership Forum (ALF) to provide a space for the youth of Africa and the next generation of leaders in the region to contribute to important discussions on leadership and sustainable development.
In each contest, African citizens between the age of 18 and 25 are asked to write about their perspectives on leadership as it relates to a theme tied to the ALF.
Since 2013, seven competitions have been organised. Thematic areas covered include: Meeting the challenges of Africa’s transformation (2014); Moving towards an integrated Africa: What needs to be done? (2015); Enabling African business to transform the continent (2016); Peace and security for an integrated, united, and sustainable Africa (2017); Financing Africa’s transformation for sustainable development (2018); Promoting good natural resource management for socio-economic transformation in Africa (2019); and Promoting African intra-trade to unlock agricultural potential in Africa (2020).
About UONGOZI
“Uongozi” means leadership in Kiswahili, and inspiring and strengthening leadership is the core purpose of our organisation. Based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, UONGOZI Institute is dedicated to supporting African leaders to attain sustainable development for their nations and for Africa. We seek to inspire leaders and promote the recognition of the important role of leadership in sustainable development. We believe that: Leadership is the key to achieving sustainable development The development of a leader requires specialised grooming An African model of leadership is v... read more
Youth Leadership Competition
| Application Deadline | 10 Jan 2023 |
| Type | Contest |
| Sponsor | UONGOZI |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Youth Leadership Competition
This competition aims to provide an opportunity for the youth of Africa and the next generation of leaders in the region to share their perspectives on leadership as it relates to promoting African intra-trade to unlock agricultural potential in Africa.
Up to five winners will be selected. Winners will be asked to create posters to visually describe their ideas. The posters will be showcased at the ALF. Winners will receive their awards at a prize giving ceremony to be held during the ALF Gala Dinner on 23 February, 2023. The ceremony will be attended by senior leaders from across Africa, representing public, private and third sectors. A grand prize of USD $2,000 will be awarded to the overall winner, and they will be asked to read their essay at the dinner event. Selected winners residing outside Ghana will be required to have valid travel documents for travel. UONGOZI Institute will cover the costs related to their travel, including visa fees, air ticket and accommodation.
Requirements for Youth Leadership Competition Qualification
It is open to all African citizens (including the diaspora) between the age of 18 - 25. The essays should respond to the following question: If you were an African leader, how would you promote African intra-trade to unlock agricultural potential in Africa?
Interview date, Process and Venue for Youth Leadership Competition
The essays are rigorously evaluated on the basis of originality, organisation, creativity, appropriateness to contest theme and the use of language.
Application Deadline
January 10, 2023How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to UONGOZI on www.surveymonkey.com to applyAll essays must be typed. The minimum length is 500 words, and the maximum is 700 words. The format shall be of single spaced, Arial font size 11 with page margins of 1 inch (2.54 cm) for each margin, and sent as a Microsoft Word document. Applicants must also submit a written statement of originality and ownership of intellectual property rights. Download a template here.
For more details, visit UONGOZI Institute website.
