International Leaders Programme
The International Leaders Programme (ILP) is an international leadership development and networking programme.[1] The programme is organised and delivered by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the Government of the United Kingdom.[2] The ILP is not to be confused by programmes of a similar name provided by other organisations.
Background[edit]
The ILP was established in March 2013 by former Foreign Secretary William Hague.[3] It identifies potential global leaders of the future and brings them to the United Kingdom for high-level meetings, briefings, and diplomatic visits.[4] The goal of the programme is to promote lasting global partnerships with emerging leaders and future decision-makers.[5]
ILP participants have represented 100 countries, and the alumni has over 350 members to date.[citation needed]
Notable participants[edit]
Participants in the programme have included:
- Ilwad Elman, Somalia[6]
- Bogolo Kenewendo, Botswana[7]
- Naheed Nenshi, Canada[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "International leaders programme 2016 to 2017". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2019-09-04.
- ^ "A visit to TMF under the International Leaders Programme run by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office | The Mentoring Foundation". Retrieved 2019-09-04.
- ^ "Two Thai officials attend FCO's International Leaders Programme in UK". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2019-09-04.
- ^ Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Industry. "FCO recognises Sheffield as 'a city that is going places with big ambitions' | Sheffield Chamber of Commerce". Retrieved 2019-09-04.
- ^ "International leaders programme 2014 to 2015". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2019-09-04.
- ^ "Speech by UK ambassador during the Queen's Birthday Party in Mogadishu". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
- ^ Mlambo, Nontobeko (2018-04-06). "Botswana: Meet Botswana's Youngest Minister, Bogolo Kenewendo". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
- ^ Markusoff, Jason (2014-01-28). "London calling: Nenshi gets invite to U.K. leadership conference | Calgary Herald". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
External links[edit]
- International Leaders Programme - Official Website