Cameroon: Foretia Foundation Launches Two-day Leadership, Advocacy Immersion Program for Think Tanks
May 27, 2023
By Boris Esono Nwenfor & Sonita Ngunyi Nwohtazie
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BUEA, May 26, 2023 – With the mission to catalyze Africa's economic transformation, the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation has launched a two-day-in-person leadership and advocacy immersion program for 25 think tank leaders/researchers in the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS).
The two-day immersion program will take place from July 25-26 in Cameroon’s political capital, Yaoundé. The objective is to strengthen the leadership and research capacity of these leaders/researchers, particularly women (leadership and capacity development), to conduct research and advocacy in the three main thematic areas: individual rights, peace and security; governance and accountability; Regional Integration.
This special program organized thanks to financial support from the Open Society Foundation (OSF-Africa) identifies twenty-five (25) highly qualified and motivated leaders of think tanks/researchers from the ECCAS region who demonstrate outstanding leadership and potential in their understanding of policy and who are dedicated to implementing positive change in the country.
Eligibility conditions
Applicants for the two-day-in-person Leadership and Advocacy must meet the following conditions:
- Be a citizen of one of the ECCAS member states (Angola, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo Republic, DR Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Rwanda and São Tomé and Príncipe)
- Be a professional from a think tank or a research centre (leader/researcher)
- Be bilingual (English and French);
- Have a good understanding of the history and geopolitical complexity of the ECCAS;
- Be able to articulate his/her thoughts in newspaper articles or television interviews;
- Must be versatile and comfortable with public speaking and be able to interact and engage with policymakers;
Benefits and expectations of the program
- Learn how to apply the knowledge gained in the program to their communities with less risk.
- Have the opportunity to build valuable networks.
- Gain knowledge about designing, developing, and implementing projects in an organizational context.
- Improve their research and writing skills
- Strengthen their skills on how to better disseminate the results of their work.
Interested applicants should complete the ONLINE application form no later than June 17, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. GMT+1. For further questions, please, contact Foretia Foundation at
info@foretiafoundation.org. All expenses for transport, accommodation and feeding will be covered by the foundation.
About the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation
The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation was established to catalyze Africa’s economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship, science and technology, innovation, public health, and progressive policies that create economic opportunities for all. The foundation works in partnership with local governments, policymakers, private enterprises, civil society organizations as well as development partners to expand the resources available to entrepreneurs, farmers, and small business owners in addition to improving individual livelihoods.
About Open Society Foundation-Africa
OSF-Africa’s vision is to build a globally respected, dynamic and integrated Africa characterized by democratic governance, sustainable development and economic systems that produce more just, inclusive and accountable outcomes with and for Africa’s people and environment. In pursuit of this vision, OSF-Africa’s mission is to advance gender justice and women’s rights, deepen democracy, accountable governance and inclusive development in Africa through participatory and strategic grant-making and advocacy.