WEF Recognises Young Global Leaders from Africa

by CFI | March 21, 2014 12:01 pm

Charlize Theron, Young Global Leader

Charlize Theron, Young Global Leader

The World Economic Forum announced last week the new members selected to join the Forum of Young Global Leaders.

From Africa, this year’s class includes:

Thirteen African YGLs have the chance to benefit from the Dangote Fellowship, created in collaboration with Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dangote Group. The aim is to increase the quality and quantity of young African leaders across the continent by supporting the engagement of African YGLs in the community, such as those from small enterprises or the non-business sector. The Fellowship helps YGLs from Africa attend YGL and World Economic Forum events and funds the organization of an YGL Africa Education Module.

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