Application Form

Leadership and Diversity Program for Regulators 2022

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Senior Official Eligibility Criteria:

Executives, Deputy Governors and Senior Officials from central banks and other financial regulatory agencies (e.g. banking, insurance, microfinance, pensions, etc.) in the emerging markets.
Part of executive/senior management team or leads a regulatory division.
Commitment to development of gender-inclusive policy.
Ability to commit to a 12-week long program with multiple virtual live-online touchpoints.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Program Costs:

Non-members of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion USD 7,000
Members of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion: USD 5,000

Includes tuition for two participants per institution (senior official participant and high-potential woman leader), course material, virtual touchpoints, and executive coaching sessions for senior officials.

Full scholarships are available.

Instructions:
Application must be completed fully by the senior official participant requesting admission to the program and include the name of the high-potential woman leader they are sponsoring.
Please answer "Not Applicable" where data is not available.
Application should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the application deadline.
Only completed applications will be considered.

I. Participant Information

Salutation

First (Given) Name

Last (Sur) Name

Title or Position

Division or Department

Business Phone

Preferred Email

Alternate Email

Mobile

Name of Assistant

Assistant Email

II. Institutional Information

1. Institution Name

2. Country

Type of organization

Please describe the type of monitoring and financial regulation oversight your institution performs

Are you an AFI Member?

YesNo

III. Institutional Commitment to Women's Financial Inclusion and Women’s Leadership

My institution (please select one):

Is interested in, but not currently focused on women's financial inclusionHas some, but limited, policies that support women's financial inclusionIs committed to and currently has a strong focus on women's financial inclusion

Gender Diversity at all levels (staff, management, board) is an issue that my institution (please select one):

Does not currently focus onIs interested in doing more onCurrently considers a strategic priority

IV. Professional Priorities

Briefly describe your roles and responsibilities

To whom do you report (name and title)?

Number of people reporting directly to you

Please list the top 2 priorities for your professional development in the next 1-2 years.?

How will attending the program contribute to your development as a leader?

V. Criteria for Selecting a Woman Leader

Each participant is required to nominate one high-potential woman leader from their organization to join the Program. The Senior official also commits to a minimum one-year sponsorship relationship with their nominee.

Selection Criteria:

· Mid-level professional (5-10 years of experience)

· Regarded as “high potential” and is a key contributor to the institution

· Capable of being promoted to the next level of leadership or broadening their role significantly

· Has demonstrated the ability to lead people in the organization

· Motivated to take on new leadership challenges and opportunities

Please use the "add another high-potential woman leader" link to add 2-3 potential candidates.
We will guarantee that each senior official can attend along with one high-potential woman leader. Additional high-potential leaders may be invited to attend, should space in the program be available.

First Name, Last Name & Title

How did you hear about the Leadership and Diversity Program for Regulators ?

Acceptance:

The Admission Committee will review all applications on a rolling basis. Only accepted applicants will be notified of admission. Once your application has been approved, you will be sent additional information to register for the program. Space in the program is limited, early applications are encouraged.

Cancellation Policy:

Upon accepting your application, Women’s World Banking will issue an invoice. Payment is due within 30 days of the invoice date in order to retain your place. Cancellations must be submitted in writing up to 30 days prior to the start of the program to receive a full refund. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the start of the program will be subject to full payment.

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