Applications are open for the Inclusive Economy Leadership Program 2022, a program for social entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, corporate entrepreneurs and public sector leaders in Southeast Asia. The Inclusive Economy Leadership Program (Southeast Asia) is a 10-week leadership accelerator designed to equip you with the character and competence to address the complex challenges of poverty and economic inequality.

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During these 10-weeks, you will take part in weekly virtual learning labs, virtual group discussions and work on individual assignments. The experience:

• Runs over 10 weeks, fully virtual
• Attend weekly virtual Learning Labs
• Engage in weekly consultations with peers
• Study curated readings that cultivate a richer understanding of your social change work
• Learn frameworks for leading social change and for holding values in tension
• Complete weekly assignments to practice your new learnings

Upon completing the 10-week program, participants are admitted to The Foundry, an invite-only community designed to accompany entrepreneurs and leaders from around the world by connecting them with the social capital (resources and relationships) to amplify their work in building a just, inclusive and sustainable world.

The program runs from May until July 2022. Group virtual synchronous sessions are held every Thursday beginning 5 May until 7 July and there will be a closing session on 8 July.

Benefits from Acumen Academy Leadership Program

Foundry members have exclusive access to:

• Events to learn and connect with fellow foundry members
• Professional development opportunities that may include pro-bono consulting services and professional leadership coaching
• Experts within the Acumen Ecosystem for mentorship or advisory sessions
• Referrals to affiliated leadership programs and platforms
• Access to funding / grants offered ad hoc by other organizations or through referrals within the Acumen network

This program is offered for free thanks to the support of partners at Acumen.

Eligibility Required for Acumen Academy Leadership Program

• Leaders who have committed at least 4 years to tackling poverty or inequality.
• Must be based in Southeast Asia.

To be eligible for this program, you should:

• Currently live in one of the following SEA countries: Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Timor-Leste or Brunei
• Demonstrate a long term commitment to tackling issues related to poverty and economic inequality including more than 4 years of work
  experience in the sector
• Be in a position of leadership where you work, meaning you have the capacity to influence change

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• Demonstrate self-awareness and the ability to challenge yourself to grow as a leader
• Live in a place with telephone and internet coverage so that you can actively participate in an online learning environment
• Have the ability to read and write texts of medium complexity in English and basic handling of social platforms (e.g. WhatsApp)
• Note: There are no specific academic requirements. Some participants have no formal education, others have degrees from global institutions
• Note: There is neither a minimum age requirement, nor a maximum age cut off

Selection Criteria for Acumen Academy Leadership Program

They are looking for participants who:

• Firstly, are eager to reflect on and grow their leadership capabilities
• Secondly, are excited about learning with and from peers
• Thirdly, are working to build a more just, inclusive, sustainable world

Applications

They will review applications on a rolling basis and invite finalists for a 45-minute video interview. From there, the final cohort will be announced and formed.

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Lastly, It is important to visit the official website link found below to access the application form.

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