{"id":8010,"date":"2026-06-19T18:03:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T16:03:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=8010"},"modified":"2026-06-22T12:09:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T10:09:23","slug":"african-center-for-economic-transformation-acet-youth-policy-lab-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=8010","title":{"rendered":"African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) Youth Policy\u00a0Lab\u00a02026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-175799\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: July 7, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) Youth Policy\u00a0Lab\u00a02026. The ACET Youth Policy Lab is a dynamic platform designed to empower young Africans to engage directly in policymaking by simulating real-world governance challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Blending the creativity of a hackathon with the rigor of policy design, the Lab invites participants aged 18 to 35 to step into the role of national decision-makers, crafting practical, evidence-based solutions to pressing development issues.<\/p>\n<p>Through mentorship, teamwork, and a continent-wide digital campaign, the Policy Lab builds critical skills in policy analysis, innovation, and leadership\u2014amplifying youth voices in spaces where they are often underrepresented. More than just an idea competition, it is a transformative learning experience that prepares Africa\u2019s next generation of leaders to shape inclusive and sustainable futures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open to young Africans interested in building critical skills in policy analysis, innovation, and leadership in spaces where young Africans are often underrepresented.<\/li>\n<li>Between the ages 18\u201335 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications will run from June 15 \u2013 July 7 at 23:45 GMT.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=bc1FYvce2kybUCpqQ9NBAdKe8MaKrgVGsr_w1hGWfytUNUNCSkZBMFQ2SVJBMlJNTk03RDVZVzlZSy4u&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/acetforafrica.org\/youth-policy-lab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ACET Youth Policy\u00a0Lab<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: July 7, 2026 Applications are open for the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) Youth Policy\u00a0Lab\u00a02026. The ACET Youth Policy Lab is a dynamic platform designed to empower young Africans to engage directly in policymaking by simulating real-world governance challenges. 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