EXECUTIVE AND STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
FOR THINK TANK LEADERS IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REGION
August 19 & 20, 2024 - Djeuga Hotel, Yaoundé
- August 19 & 20, 2024
- Djeuga Hotel, Yaoundé
- Concept note
Think tanks play a crucial role in producing high-quality research to inform public policy, amplifying the voices of key opinion leaders and civil society through open debates, public events, and advocacy campaigns. They promote the rule of law, respect for fundamental human rights, inclusive and sustainable conflict resolution, and more.
However, the ECCAS region has few reputable and resilient independent think tanks creating significant impact.
  Objectives of the program
- Strengthen the strategic management capacity of think tanks to produce high-quality research and influence policy, enhancing democracy and governance.
- Enhance the leadership and research capacity of think tank researchers, with a particular focus on women, to conduct research and policy advocacy.
- Expand the visibility and reach of think tanks in Central Africa.
  Participation fee & Payment
$200
Think tank and CSO leaders
$150
Researchers
$180
Participants from last year |
$300
Late payment (missed deadline) |
The participation fee includes:
- Certificate of participation
- Admission to all workshop sessions
- A printed copy of all event materials
- Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- The final event report (electronic version)
  Event Format
Keynote presentations
Panel discussions
Conversations with policymakers
Networking sessions
brainstorming sessions
  Selection Process
- The event is open to think tank leaders, CSOs and researchers from the ECCAS region.
- Interested participants must register online by July 5, 2024.
- The Foundation will select participants on a rolling basis and notify successful applicants by July 10, 2024.
- Selected participants may receive financial support from the Foundation, including registration fees, travel expenses, hotel accommodation, and ground transportation.
- Participants are responsible for obtaining and paying for their visas. The Foundation will not reimburse visa costs.
- Sponsored participants must provide proof of their visa by July 17, 2024.
  Our Guests
Centre d’Etudes et de Recherche sur les Analyses et Politiques s Economiques ( CERAPE),
Congo
Chief Executive Officer,
Centre For Development and Enterprises Great Lakes,
Burundi
  The Agenda
August 18, 2024
19:00 - 21:30
Welcome Networking and Dinner
Special Remarks on “Creating Conditions for Good Governance in Central Africa”
August 19, 2024
08:00 - 09:00
Registration and Breakfast
Participants arrive, register, and enjoy breakfast.
09:00 - 09:30
Opening Session
- Welcome Remarks
- Introduction of the program and objectives
- Ice breakers.
09:30 - 10:00
Keynote 1: The Role of Leadership in Organizational Success
10:00 - 11:00
Plenary Panel Conversation: Understanding Think Tank Business Models and Keys to Financial Sustainability
11:00 - 11:30
Coffee Break and Networking
11:30 - 12:30
Session 1: Strategic Leadership for Organizational Growth
- Understanding Strategic Leadership
- Case Studies on Successful Leadership Strategies
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch Break
Group photo.
13:30 - 14:00
Keynote 2: Emotional Intelligence
14:00 - 15:00
Panel Session: Effective Management Practices for High Impact Teams
- Key Management Principles
- Techniques for Enhancing Team Performance
15:00 - 15:30
Afternoon Coffee Break
15:30 - 17:00
Panel Discussion: Leadership Challenges and Solutions in Central Africa
- Panel of Experienced Leaders
- Four case studies
- Interactive Q&A Session
17:00 - 18:00
Personal Time
18:00 - 19:30
Networking Dinner
Informal dinner to foster connections among participants.
August 20, 2024
08:00 - 09:00
Breakfast
09:00 - 09:30
Keynote 3: Innovation in Leadership and Management
- Driving Innovation within Organizations
- Leveraging Technology for Management Excellence
09:30 - 10:45
Building Effective Advocacy Coalitions
10:45 - 11:15
Coffee Break and Networking
11:15 - 12:30
Conducting Applied and Policy-Relevant Research
- Developing core skills and abilities
- Understanding the policy landscape
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 - 14:00
Keynote 4:
14:00 - 15:00
Session 4: Financial Management and Accountability
- Essential Financial Management Skills
- Ensuring Accountability in Management
15:00 - 15:30
Afternoon Coffee Break
15:30 - 17:00
Enhancing Communication and Decision-Making Skills
- Techniques for Effective Communication
- Decision-Making Frameworks
17:00 - 17:30
Wrap-up and Closing Remarks
- Summary of Key Takeaways
19:00 - 21:00
Welcome Dinner of the 2024 Central Africa Think Tank Forum
