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NRGI Anglophone Africa Regional Extractive Industries Knowledge Hub Course (Funded) 2018 – Ghana

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The Natural Resource Government Institute, in collaboration with German International Development Cooperation (GiZ), is pleased to announce a call for applications to the Anglophone Africa Regional Extractive Industries Knowledge Hub course, an annual summer school.

Application Deadline: 25th May 2018

Eligible Countries: African countries

To Be Taken At (Country): International Students’ Guest Centre in Accra, Ghana.

About the Award: The two-week residential course on oil, gas and mining governance will take place from 27 August-7 September at the International Students’ Guest Centre in Accra, Ghana.

The course seeks to deepen knowledge and equip participants with the necessary skills to undertake independent analysis of fiscal and revenue management policies, Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative reports, contracts and key legislation in their respective countries.

Type: Workshop

Eligibility: 

  • The course is targeted at mid-career and senior-level professionals from civil society, government, the media and the private sector.
  • Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Number of Awards: Limited

Value of Award: 

  • The total cost of the two-week course (including accommodation, food, tuition and field trip expenses) is USD 2,500. Course organizers have a limited number of full scholarships available for selected participants based on need and a quality of application.
  • Self-sponsorship is strongly encouraged. Applicants are also encouraged to seek possible sponsorship from interested grant-making institutions. Sponsoring institutions will need to cover visas, travel costs and incidentals for their respective sponsors.

Duration of Programme: 27 August-7 September 2018

How to Apply: Individuals interested in participating to this year’s summer school should complete the application form and all supporting documents no later than 25 May here.

Visit the Programme Webpage for Details

Award Providers: Natural Resource Government Institute, in collaboration with German International Development Cooperation (GiZ)

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