2027 Tech Policy Learning Lab Application Form

2027 Tech Policy Learning Lab

Closing date for applications: 2 April 2027

The Tech Policy Learning Lab is a six-month blended learning experience for financial policymakers, regulators, and supervisors, jointly led by Women’s World Banking and the Global Center for Sustainable Digital Finance. Designed for leaders shaping the future of finance, the program supports inclusive and resilient digital finance ecosystems. This program goes beyond expanding digital finance access to helping regulators and supervisors achieve their broader goals for the digital finance ecosystem.

Click here for more on the program link: Tech Policy Learning Lab.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Application Instructions

Complete all sections: This application has 5 sections. Please ensure you complete all required fields in each section.
Be thorough: Your responses help us understand your background, motivation, and fit for the program. Please provide detailed answers.
Save your work: You can save your progress and return to complete the application later if needed.
Processing time: Allow 15-20 minutes to complete this application thoroughly.

Section 1:

Salutation

First Name

Last Name

Current Job Title

Institution / Organization

Department / Unit

Country

Email Address

How many years of professional experience in financial regulation, policymaking, supervision, or related fields do you have?

Section 2:

Please describe your current mandate related to digital finance, payments, fintech, or financial inclusion:

Please specify other policy areas:

Do you have a role that enables you to advance women's financial inclusion or influence gender intentional policy?

Have you participated in a similar digital finance or regulatory training program before?

YesNoNot sure

Section 3:

Please describe why you interested in participating in the Tech Policy Learning Lab and what do you hope to gain?

How does strengthening your technical and gender intentional policymaking skills align with your institution's priorities?

Section 4:

Does your institution support your participation in the full program, including virtual modules and the one week in person convening in Zurich?

YesNo

Will your institution support your engagement in follow-on policy advisory work or implementation activities after the program?

YesNo

Section 5:

We offer a tiered fee structure based on World Bank Country income classifications. These fees cover all tuition costs. They also include one evening meal and lunches on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri of the in person week in Zurich in September 2027. The cost of accommodation and all other meals and travel expenses are not included in these fees.

The fees are:

World Bank Income Groups (2025/26)		Price (USD)
Low Income		USD 200
Lower Middle Income		USD 560
Upper Middle Income		USD 1,660
High Income		USD 3,730

Do you require financial support to pay for the fees?

YesNo

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