Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture Opens Application Process for Third Cohort

The Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA), an initiative of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), is now accepting applications for its third cohort of the Advanced Leadership Programme. The programme is a 16-month leadership development program designed to equip senior and rising leaders in Africa’s agriculture sector with the skills and knowledge they need to drive transformation in the sector.

CALA is looking for leaders committed to improving food security and nutrition in Africa. Applicants must work in government, the private sector, or civil society in one of AGRA’s focus countries: Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, or Uganda. They must also have a demonstrated track record of leadership and impact in agriculture.

The Advanced Leadership Programme is a highly competitive program. CALA received over 2,000 applications for just 80 spots in the past two cohorts. The program is designed to be challenging and transformative, and CALA is looking for leaders who are up for the challenge.

The programme is delivered through a combination of virtual and in-person learning activities, including:

Action Learning Projects: Participants work on real-world challenges in the agriculture sector, guided by experienced mentors.
Virtual and in-person learning events: Participants attend workshops, seminars, and other events to learn from experts and network with other leaders.
Coaching: Participants receive one-on-one coaching from experienced leaders in the agriculture sector.
Peer learning and networking: Participants can learn from and network with other leaders in the agriculture sector.
The Advanced Leadership Programme is a unique opportunity for leaders in Africa’s agriculture sector to develop the skills and knowledge they need to drive transformation in the sector. If you are a leader committed to improving food security and nutrition in Africa, I encourage you to apply.

The application deadline is June 9, 2023. To learn more and apply, please visit the CALA website: https://cala.agra.org/programme/cala-advanced-leadership-programme/

The Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) was founded in 2017 by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and the African Management Institute (AMI). The Centre is a leadership development program that aims to equip senior and rising leaders in Africa’s agriculture sector with the skills and knowledge they need to drive transformation in the sector.

CALA’s programmes are designed to be practical and results-oriented. They focus on three key areas:

• Enabling leaders to better drive and deliver on national agricultural transformation initiatives, through increased collaboration and leadership capacity
• Preparing a next generation of public and private sector leaders to meet the succession challenge in Africa’s agriculture sector
• Increasing agriculture leadership and sector prioritization capabilities for improved implementation

CALA’s programmes are delivered through a combination of virtual and in-person learning activities, including:

• Action Learning Projects: Participants work on real-world challenges in the agriculture sector, guided by experienced mentors.
• Virtual and in-person learning events: Participants attend workshops, seminars, and other events to learn from experts and network with other leaders.
• Coaching: Participants receive one-on-one coaching from experienced leaders in the agriculture sector.
• Peer learning and networking: Participants can learn from and network with other leaders in the agriculture sector.

CALA’s programmes have been well-received by participants and stakeholders. In a recent survey, participants reported that the programmes had helped them to:

• Develop their leadership skills
• Improve their understanding of the agriculture sector
• Build relationships with other leaders in the sector
• Gain a better understanding of how to drive transformation in the sector

CALA is committed to supporting African agriculture leaders to drive transformation. The Centre’s programmes are designed to provide leaders with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.