ILP Logo (circa 2013)

The International Leaders Programme (ILP) is an international leadership development and networking programme.[1] The programme is organised and delivered by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the Government of the United Kingdom.[2] The ILP is not to be confused by programmes of a similar name provided by other organisations.

Background

The ILP was established in March 2013 by former Foreign Secretary William Hague.[3] It identifies potential global leaders of the future and brings them to the United Kingdom for high-level meetings, briefings, and diplomatic visits.[4] The goal of the programme is to promote lasting global partnerships with emerging leaders and future decision-makers.[5]

ILP participants have represented 100 countries, and the alumni has over 350 members to date.

Notable participants

Participants in the programme have included:

References

  1. ↑ "International leaders programme 2016 to 2017". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2019-09-04.
  2. ↑ "A visit to TMF under the International Leaders Programme run by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office | The Mentoring Foundation". Retrieved 2019-09-04.
  3. ↑ "Two Thai officials attend FCO's International Leaders Programme in UK". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2019-09-04.
  4. ↑ Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Industry. "FCO recognises Sheffield as 'a city that is going places with big ambitions' | Sheffield Chamber of Commerce". Retrieved 2019-09-04.
  5. ↑ "International leaders programme 2014 to 2015". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2019-09-04.
  6. ↑ "Speech by UK ambassador during the Queen's Birthday Party in Mogadishu". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
  7. ↑ Mlambo, Nontobeko (2018-04-06). "Botswana: Meet Botswana's Youngest Minister, Bogolo Kenewendo". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
  8. ↑ Markusoff, Jason (2014-01-28). "London calling: Nenshi gets invite to U.K. leadership conference | Calgary Herald". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
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