Apply Now: SAGFA Fellowship 2025 – 6 Weeks Fully Virtual & Funded

 Apply Now: 6 Weeks Fully Virtual & Funded SAGFA Fellowship – Building Africa’s Green Finance Leaders

The SAGFA Fellowship is a flagship initiative under the Sino-Africa Green Finance Alliance (SAGFA), spearheaded by the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) and supported by the African Climate Foundation (ACF). Designed as a cutting-edge professional development program, the fellowship aims to cultivate a new generation of African leaders in green finance.

It empowers policymakers, researchers, and industry professionals with the technical knowledge, practical skills, and collaborative tools necessary to drive climate-resilient industrial development across the continent.

A Flexible Learning Model for African Changemakers

Launched as a pilot program, the SAGFA Fellowship will be delivered entirely online, offering a flexible and accessible platform for participants from across Africa. This virtual format ensures wide reach and inclusivity, allowing fellows to engage in high-quality learning without the need to travel.

Future editions of the fellowship are expected to incorporate in-person residencies and industrial immersions, contingent on sustainable funding and program evolution.

Fellowship Objectives

The SAGFA Fellowship is guided by four core objectives:

1. Deepen Technical Expertise: Enhance participants’ understanding of green finance policy frameworks, financial instruments, and implementation strategies tailored to Africa’s development context.
2. Strengthen Practical Capacity: Equip African professionals with the tools to design, influence, and operationalize green finance policies, programs, and partnerships.
3. Promote Africa-China Collaboration: Foster dialogue and knowledge exchange between African and Chinese stakeholders through structured learning and case-based engagements.
4. Champion Climate-Resilient Growth: Inspire innovation and advocacy in sustainable industrialization, contributing to long-term climate resilience and green economic transformation.

Target Participants

The SAGFA Fellowship is designed for mid- to senior-level professionals across Africa with a strong interest in green finance and sustainable development. Ideal candidates include:

• Government policymakers and public sector professionals
• Researchers, academics, and think tank experts
• Development practitioners and technical advisors
• Private sector leaders in manufacturing, energy, finance, and agro-processing
• Financial regulators, institutional investors, and sustainability officers

Participants should demonstrate a commitment to applying the fellowship experience in their current professional roles and contributing to broader institutional or policy impact.

Why Apply?

Participation in the SAGFA Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to:

• Build Expertise: Gain advanced insights into green finance mechanisms, global best practices, and tools tailored to African development needs.
• Access Global Networks: Connect with a diverse community of experts, peers, and mentors from Africa, China, and beyond—fostering long-term collaboration and support.
• Drive Real-World Impact: Apply learning through capstone projects focused on country-specific or sectoral challenges in climate finance and sustainable development.
• Enjoy Flexible Learning: Engage in an intensive 8-week virtual program that fits into your schedule—accessible from anywhere in Africa.
• Shape Africa’s Green Future: Join a growing network of alumni leading change across the continent in climate resilience, policy reform, and green growth innovation.

How to Apply

Applications for the SAGFA Fellowship are now open. Motivated professionals eager to contribute to Africa’s green transition are encouraged to apply.

Apply Now | For further information, visit the ACCPA or SAGFA program page.

The SAGFA Fellowship represents a timely and strategic investment in Africa’s leadership for a green future. By equipping professionals with the tools to shape climate policy and finance, the program supports a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive development path for the continent.