Edition 2025

The first edition of LEAD brought together 40 high-potential civil servants from more than 20 African countries for a 4-day retreat in Rabat, Morocco. Policy excellence, leadership, and the future of Digital Public Infrastructure were at the heart of the programme.

 

What happened at #LEAD25

 

Insights from visionary leaders

High-level conversations with accomplished ministers and visionary CEOs from Africa and the Global South, sharing firsthand lessons from bold reforms and systemic transformations reshaping economies, institutions and societies.

Leadership sessions

With a focus on enhancing communication skills and exploring innovative approaches to stakeholder engagement, these sessions cultivated a leadership style that is not only effective and influential, but also sustainable, inclusive, and deeply human.

DPI-focused workshops

In two parallel workshops led by Digital Public Infrastructure experts, participants developed concrete use cases and shared practical examples from the Global South, highlighting how Digital ID and Digital Payments can accelerate connectivity and regional integration.

OUR COHORT 2025

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