ABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUP AFRICA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

The World Bank Group (WBG) Africa Fellowship Program targets young, talented African nationals who are completing, or have recently completed their Ph.D. in an area relevant to the World Bank’s work. The fellowship program has been very successful since its inception, building a strong pipeline of young African talent interested in a career in development, international institutions, African governments, think tanks, and academia. The program offers chosen fellows a six-month assignment at World Bank Group (WBG) offices in Washington D.C. or in country offices to gain hands-on experience in the operations of the WBG. This includes knowledge generation and dissemination, design of global and country policies, and the building of institutions to achieve inclusive growth in developing countries.

The World Bank Group Africa Fellows have proven to be valuable resources for their hiring units. They contribute to the work program of their respective units and to the World Bank’s mission. In the process, they:

1. Gain a better understanding of the World Bank Group’s mission and operations

2. Access quality data for their research work

3. Interact with seasoned experts in the field of development

4. Contribute to the World Bank Group’s mission

For more info and how to apply: Interested candidates should Click Here To Apply