JCI Africa and the Middle East Leadership Academy
Since 1998, the JCI Africa and the Middle East Leadership Academy has stood as the region’s flagship leadership development experience - a transformative journey that has shaped the path of over 1,500 young leaders from across the area and beyond. Led by the JCI Africa and the Middle East Development Council (JCI AMDEC), this Academy empowers a new wave of changemakers to lead with purpose, innovate boldly, and collaborate across borders to solve the pressing challenges of our time.
To equip aspiring and current JCI leaders with the practical tools, visionary mindset, and regional collaboration platform needed to drive sustainable impact in business, governance, and civil society.
Since its inception, the Leadership Academy has created a powerful pipeline of leadership across Africa and the Middle East. Alumni have gone on to serve as:
● Founders of award-winning enterprises and social ventures
● Public officials, policy advocates, and development specialists
● Changemakers leading local solutions aligned with the UN SDGs
Our legacy is not just in numbers—it’s in the transformational stories that emerge from every edition.
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The past five years have marked a period of exponential growth, digital innovation, and deepened regional integration.
From virtual resilience during the pandemic to a bold return to in-person programs, the Leadership Academy has consistently evolved—introducing themes like Innovation & AI, Corporate Governance, Political Leadership, and Data-Driven Decision Making and more.
Participants gain future-facing skills in AI, innovation, data analytics, and strategic visioning to lead confidently in dynamic environments.
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Sessions equip leaders with tools for navigating boardrooms, launching ventures, and influencing governance at national and local levels.
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With delegates from 30+ countries, the JCI AME Leadership Academy builds a deeply connected network of young leaders who reflect the area’s rich diversity.
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Guided by an elite faculty of JCI global officers, corporate leaders, public servants, and development experts, participants engage in coaching, roundtables, panel discussions, and scenario-based learning.
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Support the rise of a new generation of visionary leaders in Africa and the Middle East. We welcome collaboration from corporate partners, foundations, public institutions, and forward-thinking individuals. You can:
