Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024 Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program. Organized by the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS), the program is part of the 13th edition of the Atlantic Dialogues Conference. This conference brings together influential leaders from the public and private sectors across the Atlantic Basin for open, informal discussions on cross-regional issues.
The Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders (ADEL) program, PCNS’s flagship initiative for young professionals, precedes the Atlantic Dialogues conference by three days. Each year, the program gathers 30 to 50 emerging leaders from around the Atlantic basin who have demonstrated leadership qualities and a strong commitment to addressing social and economic challenges in their communities and beyond. In 2024, the program will select 40 young professionals to take part.
The 11th edition of the ADEL program will take place from December 8-12, 2024, in Rabat, Morocco. Following the ADEL program, the Emerging Leaders will join the Atlantic Dialogues Conference from December 12th to 14th.
Eligibility:
Young leaders from the Atlantic basin and Africa who have demonstrated leadership and initiative in their respective fields are encouraged to apply. Applicants should be eager to contribute to shaping the regional and global agenda in various areas such as politics, finance, business, civil society, and more. They should also be interested in networking with peers and older professionals, as well as fostering and strengthening ties across the Atlantic.
Requirements:
To qualify for the program, candidates must satisfy the following requirements:
- Applicants must be between the ages of twenty-five and thirty-five (inclusive) on May 3rd, 2024, the day applications open.
- Candidates must hold citizenship from nations in Africa, North America, South America, Central America, Europe, or the Caribbean. Preference will be given to individuals from countries bordering the Atlantic Basin. Applicants from other countries who have residency in the listed regions are also eligible.
- Proficiency in English is required for both the personal statement and short video submission.
- Applicants must commit to being available for the full duration of the program, which will take place from December 8th to 16th, in Rabat, Morocco. Only candidates who can fully commit to this timeframe should apply.
Benefits:
- The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) will provide economy class airfare to and from Morocco for the 40 selected participants. Additionally, local transportation, catering, and hotel accommodation during the program and conference dates will be covered by the conference organizers.
Application Procedure:
Interested applicants are required to submit an online application form. The form must include the following materials by Sunday, June 16th, at 11:59 pm Moroccan time (GMT+1):
- A copy of their resumes / CVs. Resumes should not exceed 2 pages and must be in .pdf format.
- A personal statement of no more than 250 words outlining their reasons for applying and their anticipated contributions to and benefits from the Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program. The personal statement should also highlight the candidates’ expertise or field of work.
- The link to a one-minute YouTube video (set to private) addressing the following:
– Introduction of oneself and one’s field of work.
– What motivates the applicant in their work and what impact are they making?
– Motivations for seeking admission to the ADEL program.
– Plans for contributing to and benefiting from the ADEL program.
For Further Information,
Application Deadline: June 16, 20.
