The International Leaders Programme (ILP) is an international leadership development and networking programme. The programme is organised and delivered by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the Government of the United Kingdom. The ILP is not to be confused by programmes of a similar name provided by other organisations.
Background
The ILP was established in March 2013 by former Foreign Secretary William Hague. It identifies potential global leaders of the future and brings them to the United Kingdom for high-level meetings, briefings, and diplomatic visits. The goal of the programme is to promote lasting global partnerships with emerging leaders and future decision-makers.
ILP participants have represented 100 countries, and the alumni has over 350 members to date.
Notable participants
Participants in the programme have included:
- Ilwad Elman, Somalia
- Bogolo Kenewendo, Botswana
- Naheed Nenshi, Canada
References
- "International leaders programme 2016 to 2017". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2019-09-04.
- "A visit to TMF under the International Leaders Programme run by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office | The Mentoring Foundation". Retrieved 2019-09-04.
- "Two Thai officials attend FCO's International Leaders Programme in UK". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2019-09-04.
- Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Industry. "FCO recognises Sheffield as 'a city that is going places with big ambitions' | Sheffield Chamber of Commerce". Retrieved 2019-09-04.
- "International leaders programme 2014 to 2015". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2019-09-04.
- "Speech by UK ambassador during the Queen's Birthday Party in Mogadishu". GOV.UK. 25 July 2018. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
- Mlambo, Nontobeko (2018-04-06). "Botswana: Meet Botswana's Youngest Minister, Bogolo Kenewendo". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
- Markusoff, Jason (2014-01-28). "London calling: Nenshi gets invite to U.K. leadership conference | Calgary Herald". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
External links
- International Leaders Programme - Official Website