Swedish Institute Management Programme Africa

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Overview

We invite ambitious and innovative business leaders from Africa who want to learn how to bridge the gap between desire and action on sustainability to join us as part of the Swedish Institute Management Programme 2022, and work in collaboration with like-minded people in their region, to help tackle these challenges, and lead their businesses to success through sustainable business practices.

What will the programme give you? 

  • In-depth knowledge and skills about sustainable business practices with a focus on human rights, climate and the environment, decent working conditions and anti-corruption. 
  • Capacity and knowledge to lead change and promote sustainable business practices in your own organization.  
  • Insights into business cases for sustainability in Sweden, one of the leading countries in sustainable business practice. 
  • Knowledge to let you work with design thinking as a method to develop creative and sustainable solutions to complex problems. 
  • Customized expert coaching based on your organization’s and your own personal needs.  
  • A unique opportunity of close collaboration and exchange with colleagues at your own level from several other countries, developing strong, long-lasting professional networks.   
  • Access to the global Swedish Institute alumni network with leaders who are committed to sustainable business and responsible leadership.

Who can apply?

If you are highly motivated to run your business in a sustainable way and promote sustainable business practices in your country; and you also  have the mandate to drive have the mandate to drive  strategies throughout your business – then the answer is you! 

In addition: 

  • You are a citizen and resident of Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda or Zambia. 
  • You are between 25 and 50 years old (born 1971–1996). 
  • You have an entrepreneurial mindset and a track record of making things happen. 
  • You are willing to support and share your experience and knowledge with other participants. 
  • You have a high level proficiency in both written and spoken English. 
  • You have a post-secondary education. 

Costs covered and arranged by Swedish Institute

  • Training and content
  • Conference facilities if the pandemic situation allows for physical meetings in the capital of each country included in Swedish Institute Management Programme Africa.

For more details and application: https://si.se/en/apply/leadership-programmes/swedish-institute-management-programme-africa/

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