- Duration:
- Proposal submission before the deadline
- Paid training program from September to December for selected participants
- Location:
- Online application
- Final presentations at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom
- Funding:
- Paid training with a stipend of £1,200 per month
- Fees:
- No application fees mentioned
- Application Process:
- Submit a Policy Innovation Blueprint (maximum 2,500 words)
- Focus Areas:
- Governance
- Economy
- Energy
- Technology
- Development issues
- Organizers:
- Oxford Africa Conference in partnership with the Club of Rome
Publish Date
4/5/2026
Application Deadline
Not Specified
Opportunity Type
Competitions
Publisher
Foras Khadra
Available Countries
Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros
Description
This competition is part of the Oxford Africa Conference 2026 and aims to empower young Africans to develop innovative policy ideas that address real challenges across the continent. The competition focuses on creating practical, evidence-based solutions to issues such as governance, economic development, energy, and technology. Participants are required to develop a Policy Innovation Blueprint that bridges policy design with real-world application, with an opportunity to contribute to global discussions on development and sustainability.
Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be of African origin
- Open to students and early-career professionals
- Must be under 30 years old
- Ability to develop an evidence-based policy proposal
- Strong interest in public policy and development
Opportunity Benefits
- Paid training opportunity with the Club of Rome
- Opportunity to present at the Oxford Africa Conference 2026
- Chance to develop the idea into a global policy paper
- Gain practical experience in public policy
- Networking opportunities with experts and decision-makers
- Enhanced future career prospects in policy and development fields