Young Leaders Networking Programme

AGYLE is an African-German Young Leaders Programme that brings together young leaders from Africa and Germany in a long-term business network.

What is AGYLE?

"AGYLE - African German Young Leaders in Business" brings together young leaders from Africa and Germany for long-term business networking. Direct encounter and partnership-based exchange between selected African countries and Germany promotes the development of innovative ideas and projects and thus lays the foundation for sustainable economic cooperation. The AGYLE network includes young leaders from Ethiopia, Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal, Tunisia and Germany.

In 2023, the young leaders dealt with the topic of digital transformation; in 2024, the focus of AGYLE will be "Circular Economy - How young leaders are shaping the transformation".

New application period has started!

The African-German leadership programme AGYLE is back and starting its fourth year! We are once again looking for young leaders from Germany and Africa for the AGYLE 2024 cohort to bring them together in a long-term business network and thus lay the foundation for new economic cooperation. This year, AGYLE is focusing on the topic of "Circular Economy - How young leaders are shaping the transformation". The application deadline is April 7, 2024.

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What is in store for you at AGYLE?

exclusive access to an international business network to establish new, long-term corporate contacts and business relationships,
unlock leadership skills and personal development opportunities,
professional and interdisciplinary collaboration at eye level with experts, mentors, participants,
exchange of experience with other young leaders from participating countries,
support in career development through high public awareness and international standing
and cultural insights into the participating countries.

Do you meet the following participation criteria?

You are younger than 40 years
You are from Ethiopia, Ghana, Ruanda, Senegal, Tunisia
or Germany
You are from the fields of business, politics or media
You are dealing with innovative solutions in the field of circular economy,
You are socially engaged in addition to your professional activities
You are enthusiastic about German-African issues
You are willing to actively participate in the network of Young Leaders alumni

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What can you expect at AGYLE?

AGYLE is a programme of the Agency for Business and Economic Development and Deutschland- Land der Ideen on behalf of the BMZ. All information is available on the programme website.

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AGYLE - The Idea behind the Programme

The AGYLE Leaders Programme aims to promote the innovative spirit of a young generation in Africa and Germany through networking. The series of events takes place annually under a different motto.

Your Contact

Bastian Geyer
Head of AGYLE
+49 30 726256-96
bastian.geyer(at)giz.de