African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) is currently accepting applications for its Youth Policy Lab 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
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. 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.
Participants strengthen skills in:
Learning how to:
Understand public challenges
Evaluate solutions
Develop recommendations
2. Problem Solving
Participants practice:
Identifying root causes
Designing practical responses
Creating measurable solutions
3. Leadership
The initiative develops:
Collaboration skills
Communication abilities
Strategic thinking
4. Public Presentation
Participants improve:
Pitching skills
Advocacy abilities
Policy communication
Young Africans interested in building critical skills in policy analysis, innovation, and leadership in spaces where young Africans are often underrepresented.
Eligibility criteria
Apply for ACET Youth Policy Lab