The three (3) day intensive learning program known as the ECOWAS School of Internet Fellowship aims to familiarize participants with Internet governance (IG) from both a global and West African standpoint.

Upon completion of the training, participants will get certificates. Along with participation in the virtual training platform and fireside talks with subject matter experts, the fellowship will also include these activities.

We will succinctly explain the fellowship program’s specifics, eligibility conditions, benefits, length, and application process in this post.

Fellowship for the ECOWAS School of Internet In brief

ECOWAS is the host.

All West African countries are eligible for training and fellowships under this category.

Reward: Certification, Networking, and Training; Deadline: May 15, 2024

Fellowship for the ECOWAS School of Internet Specifics

The 16th edition of the West Africa Internet Governance Forum (WaIGF) is scheduled to take place in Senegal on July 11 and 12, 2024, and is being organized by the ECOWAS Commission, which is also the forum’s secretariat.

The 7th West African School on Internet Governance (WASIG), which will take place online from May 20 to June 20, 2024, will come before the WAIGF. It will be followed by an in-person session in Dakar, Senegal, from July 7 to 10, 2024.

We especially invite women, young people, and stakeholders from West Africa to apply. There aren’t many spots available.

Requirements for the ECOWAS School of Internet Fellowship:

The following requirements must be fulfilled by applicants for the ECOWAS School of Internet Governance Fellowship:

• West African stakeholders are encouraged to apply. Ideally, potential candidates ought to be involved in Internet governance or ICT policy processes as significant players or decision-makers.
• They should also have the ability to participate in IG procedures and/or activities immediately or shortly inside their organizations, nations, continents, and worldwide.
• All stakeholder groups, especially the youth and women’s groups, should be represented by candidates.
• Media from the private sector and civil society.
• Governmental establishments and regulatory bodies.
• Defense and security forces.
• The technical community and academia.
• Libraries, archives, and documentation hubs.
• Parliament, regional organizations in West Africa, etc.

We especially encourage women and young people to apply.

Benefits of the ECOWAS School of Internet Fellowship

Those who successfully finish the training will receive Benefits:

• Certificates from the ECOWAS School of Internet Fellowship.
• The curriculum consists of a three-day intense study session in Dakar, Senegal, after a one-month certified online course.
• Its goal is to acquaint participants with the concepts of Internet governance from both a global and a West African standpoint.
• The format includes opportunities to participate in the West Africa Youth IGF and WAIGF in Senegal, as well as fireside discussions with subject matter experts. Certificates will be awarded to those who finish the training satisfactorily.
• The program’s primary focus areas are as follows:
  Internet evolution and IG history Mapping of IG players and processes
  Infrastructure, legal, economic, and development (GI) issue classifications from African contextsComprehensive examination of the potential and difficulties associated with new topics (human rights, cybersecurity, digital economy, artificial intelligence, and machine learning).
  A procedure for digital policies.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step Process) for the 2024 ECOWAS School of Internet Governance Fellowship

• Interested and qualified candidates may go to the ECOWAS School of Internet Governance Fellowship website to apply.
• Apply by clicking the following link.
• Please fill out the online form and send it in by May 15, 2024, candidates.
• Visit the website at www.waigf.org to learn more about WAIGF and WASIG.