Why we exist

We believe Africa’s development and economic growth can be accelerated through building a stronger civil service from the bottom up.

Through the Public Service Fellowship, we support in-country programs that recruit Africa’s most promising future leaders and place them into meaningful civil service positions. Over a period of two years, fellows are provided with the supervisory support, rigorous training and mentorship they need to launch and build a successful career in public service.

With a footprint in Liberia, Ghana and Kenya, our short-term vision is to expand our Public Service Fellowship Program and create a pan-African network of 500+ fellows by 2027.

By supporting a merit-based pathway for competent and ethical talent to work in government, EPL is helping to improve civil service performance in Africa.

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Today's fellows. Tomorrow's leaders.

EPL Fellowships provide an array of benefits for aspiring public leaders.

• Employment – Fellows are guaranteed two years of salaried employment during the fellowship and support for ongoing career growth and development to ensure successful careers in civil service.

• Purpose – Fellows are placed in meaningful positions in enabling workplaces, and are encouraged to make contributions to the overall development of their country

• Prestige – Fellows become a part of Africa’s only competitive and reputable civil service program for youth leadership in government.

• Access to resources – Fellows have access to a myriad of resources including monthly professional development training sessions, supervision and mentoring, and networking opportunities to navigate the challenges of civil service

• Community – Access to EPL’s regional network of mentors, alumni, and supporters