Lead Programme 2027

Leaders in Extractives and African Development (LEAD) Programme

Application Form
Please provide answers to ALL questions on this form. Partially completed application forms will not be considered.
Full Name

TitleFirst NameMiddle NameLast Name
Date of Birth

DayMonthYear
Applicants must be under 40 at programme delivery (February 2027). Age verified at onboarding.
Gender
Country of Residence

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

State / Province

Postal / Zip CodeApplicants must be African citizens or permanent residents of an African country
Country of Citizenship

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeApplicants must be African citizens or permanent residents of an African country
Mobile Phone Number

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number
Work Phone Number

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number
Main Email Address
example@example.com
Alternative Email Address
example@example.com
Full name of highest qualification
Level of Study
Specify Other
Name of Institution
Institution Location
Did you Graduate
Year of Graduation
English Language Proficiency
Current Employment/ Job Title
Name of Organisation
Active Extractives Sector Engagement
Years of Sector Professional Experience
What type of organisation do you work for

Other
Please describe your current role
Upload your current CV (PDF format).

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In your own words, please explain what new skills and knowledge you expect to gain from participating in the LEAD Programme and how you will apply these to specific problems in your line of work.
Please explain how the approach described in your previous answer aligns with your country's development priorities.
(Please be as specific as possible, e.g. citing specific national plans, programmes or policies ).
Limited financial support is available for participants from the public and NGO sectors. Please select one option:
By submitting this application. I am agreeing with the terms below:
1. I will participate fully in the two-week residential programme in Cape Town from 1 - 12 February 2027, including evening activities, when they are organised as part of the programme.
2. I will participate in the LEAD Alumni Programme.
3. I certify that the information I have provided is true and I understand that if I have provided false or misleading information, my application will not be considered
4. I understand that my name and professional details will be shared with the Mining Indaba and be entered into a database that will be used to keep the LEAD programme alumni connected.
5. I consent to the use of photographs and video images of the University of Cape Town and other stakeholders to promote the LEAD programme in print, on websites and other broadcasting media.
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Leaders in Extractives and African Development (LEAD) Programme