The AIG Public Leaders Programme (AIG PLP) is a flagship executive education initiative of the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, delivered in partnership with the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford. The programme is designed to strengthen leadership capacity across Africa’s public sector by equipping senior officials with the skills, frameworks, and tools required to drive effective institutional and national transformation. Positioned as a world-class leadership experience, the AIG PLP provides immersive, high-impact learning tailored to the realities of governance in African contexts. It supports leaders in navigating complexity, managing reform, and embedding cultures of excellence and integrity within public institutions. Programme Overview The AIG Public Leaders Programme enables public sector leaders to rapidly acquire critical capabilities in: Strategic leadership Public policy design and implementation Institutional reform and organisational management Ethical governance and accountability Digital transformation in government Participants gain access to rigorous academic insight combined with practical application. The programme emphasises conceptual clarity, structured thinking, and real-world execution. Through an intensive and highly interactive format, the AIG PLP blends: Faculty-led discussions Case-based learning Practical simulations Peer collaboration Applied group work This integrated approach ensures that learning is not theoretical but actionable, empowering participants to return to their institutions with measurable solutions. Core Programme Focus Areas The curriculum is structured around critical leadership domains essential for modern public administration: Negotiating in the public interest – Building consensus and navigating competing stakeholder demands Harnessing digital technology – Leveraging innovation to improve service delivery and transparency Strengthening public organisations – Driving performance, accountability, and institutional resilience Integrity in public life – Promoting ethical leadership and anti-corruption standards Communication and narrative power – Shaping reform through strategic storytelling and influence These pillars ensure that leaders are prepared not only to manage institutions but to transform them sustainably. Capstone Project and Applied Learning A defining feature of the AIG Public Leaders Programme is its capstone project component. Following several weeks of blended instruction, participants receive dedicated time to design and develop workplace-based reform initiatives. This structured application phase enables participants to: Integrate conceptual frameworks acquired during the programme Address real policy and institutional challenges Develop measurable reform strategies Receive peer and faculty feedback Reflect critically on leadership practice The capstone project ensures that programme insights translate into tangible impact within ministries, agencies, and public institutions across Africa. Learning Experience The AIG PLP is intentionally immersive. It fosters: Peer learning across countries and sectors Cross-border collaboration among reform-minded leaders Reflective leadership practice Exposure to global best practices in governance By combining intellectual rigour with contextual relevance, the programme cultivates leaders capable of driving systemic change. 2026 Application Milestones The 2026 cohort follows a structured, multi-stage selection process: Friday, 20 February 2026 – Applications Open Sunday, 12 April 2026 – Applications Close May 2026 – Stage 1: Computer-Based Tests 4th Week of May 2026 – Stage 2: Essay Submission 3rd Week of June 2026 – Stage 3: Video Interview August 2026 – Final Selection October 2026 – Programme Commencement The competitive process ensures that selected participants demonstrate leadership potential, commitment to public service, and the capacity to implement meaningful reform. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must meet the following requirements: Citizenship of an English-speaking African country Active employment within the public sector in Africa Minimum of seven years’ professional experience Grade Level 13 and above Age between 35 and 54 years The programme targets mid-to-senior level public officials positioned to influence policy, systems, and institutional performance. Programme Impact Across previous cohorts, participants have developed reform initiatives addressing: Public financial management Service delivery optimisation Institutional transparency Digital governance Organisational restructuring Project summaries from Cohorts 1–4 demonstrate the programme’s practical outcomes and its contribution to national development priorities. About the Foundation The AIG Public Leaders Programme is an initiative of the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, a philanthropic organisation committed to transforming public service delivery and leadership effectiveness across Africa. Through strategic partnerships and long-term investment in human capital, the Foundation seeks to strengthen governance systems and accelerate sustainable development across the continent. Conclusion The AIG Public Leaders Programme represents a transformative opportunity for Africa’s public sector leaders. By combining academic excellence, applied learning, and peer collaboration, it equips participants with the strategic insight and practical tools required to drive institutional reform and national progress. Senior public officials seeking to expand their leadership impact, strengthen governance systems, and contribute meaningfully to Africa’s development trajectory are encouraged to apply. 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