LE AD E RS IN E XT RAC T IVE S AND AF RICAN D E VE L O P M E N T ( LEAD) P RO GRA MME

The African Union governments adopted the the extractives sector, equipping them with the
African Mining Vision (AMV) in 2009 to serve leadership skills that will allow them to catalyze
as Africa’s road map for strategically harnessing sustainable development across Africa.
its mineral resources for broad- based Successful candidates will participate in a two-
sustainable development. week residential programme in Cape Town from
28 January – 9 February 2024.
The AMV is Africa’s own response to tackling the
paradox of great mineral wealth existing side by side
with pervasive poverty. It asks for the integration of the Week One: Immersive learning
extractive sector into development policies at local,
national and regional levels. To successfully implement the The first week will comprise a full programme of
AMV on a country-by-country basis, it is recognized that immersive learning on core topics:
there will need to be much improved governance in the
• The implications of the changing global
sector and a better understanding of international best
context for the extractive sector in Africa
practice and how to implement it.
• The role of the extractives sector in
There is an urgent need for the people who are charged contributing to sustainable development and
with making the AMV a reality in their home country to the green energy transition
develop the required leadership skills, whether they sit in • Implementing the African Mining Vision
industry, government or civil society. Leadership development and leadership
practice
The LEAD Programme is designed to equip the next
generation of leaders in the extractives sector with the
• Managing complexity and ambiguity
skills required. It will bring together a cohort of early career • Effective communication skills
professionals who are working in or engaging with • Stakeholder engagement
• Collaboration and partnerships
Week Two: Mining Indaba Feedback from LEAD 2023
In the second week, participants will undertake a full “The programme has helped me rethink my role as a
programme of activities at the African Mining Indaba. young leader. I feel empowered to engage with
This will provide them with a unique opportunity to different stakeholders in my country especially the
interact with mining industry CEOs, ministers, advisors decisions makers and technocrats. The evidence
and thought leaders, and to have unparalleled access to provided through the presentations is really valid and
the global conversations on strategic direction and I believe will help me in my engagements”.
trends. The intention is to provide a range of practical
opportunities to test and challenge some of the concepts “The LEAD programme has enabled me to connect
presented in the first week with the current leaders in the with professionals from the government, civil society,
sector.
policy makers and the private sector. I understand
The group will come together at the end of the week for
the harmony in working collectively and the gaps
a final debrief, sharing of experiences and intelligence
that need to be addressed.
and planning for on-going peer engagement and support.
The two-week schedule is designed to maximize the “Change begins with me and to be a good leader I
opportunity for professional development, networking, need to know myself better. The mining industry is
stretch thinking, innovative learning and reflection. vast and creates different opportunities for different
people in different sectors. To go far as young
Successful candidates leaders, we need to go as a team and pull in one
Applications are invited from emerging leaders in all parts direction with a common vision”.
of the mining sector across Africa. It is expected that
successful candidates will be early career professionals, PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS
under the age of 40, who can demonstrate a track record
of passion for the sector and commitment to positively
influencing the future of their colleagues and Minerals to Metals is delighted to have had the
communities. support of the Mining Indaba, Anglo American,
German Development Cooperation, the
Candidates need to be proficient in English and will need
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and
to complete an online application that will be reviewed
Trade, and the African Minerals Development
by a panel of assessors drawn from partner organizations.
Centre for this programme. Sponsorship to
Funding will be available to assist with travel and
cover the participation of next year’s cohort of
accommodation expenses for the two- week stay in South
young leaders is currently being sought.
Africa for non-corporate participants.

For further information, please email