Asia Foundation Development Fellows Program 2024, USA and Cambodia.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Asia Foundation Development Fellows program until August 28, 2023:

The Asia Foundation Development Fellows initiative is an engaging and versatile learning experience tailored for exceptionally talented individuals from Asia, who are below the age of 40. The program is aimed at enhancing their leadership capabilities, knowledge in Asian development, professional connections, and global exposure. Rooted in the Foundation's nearly seventy years of dedication to nurturing the region's most promising future leaders, the program seeks to continue this tradition.

Program Overview:

The Asia Foundation Development Fellows program encompasses the following key elements:

Spring 2024: Leadership Training Program & Study Tour Location: Cambodia, February 18 to March 1, 2024

The Leadership Dialogue and Exchange program within the Asia-Pacific region offers a series of interactive modules for leadership training. These modules are led by executive coaches and encompass activities such as visits to established development practitioners, thought leaders, policy experts, and local innovators. The program also includes short assignments and sessions focusing on self-care and well-being for leaders. With the overarching goal of bolstering leadership potential, the training modules concentrate on honing strategic thinking, adept decision-making, and the cultivation of critical perspectives. Participants engage in enhancing problem-solving skills, managing change, and introducing innovative leadership and management techniques. Through site visits, fellows get the opportunity to explore effective approaches that foster positive impact and promote a deeper understanding of development. This program has previously been held in various countries, including the Philippines, Nepal, Mongolia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Singapore, and Korea, utilizing local contexts to explore theories of change and international development practices.

Fall 2024: Leadership Dialogue and Exchange Program Location: United States, October 13 to 26, 2024

The Leadership Dialogue and Exchange Program extends the themes addressed in the spring session. This program phase allows fellows to further establish personal connections within their cohort and develop fresh international outlooks and support networks. During the span of two weeks, participants partake in an extensive array of activities, policy discussions, and unique learning opportunities organized across cities including San Francisco, Washington, DC, and another location in the United States. This segment aims to provide fellows with comprehensive insights, foster policy dialogues, and deliver distinctive leadership development experiences.