Applications Open: Future Leaders Programme 14 on Industrial Policy for Global South – Deadline April 20, 2026

Applications are now open for the Future Leaders Programme 14: Industrial Policy for Structural Transformation in the Global South. With today’s date of March 26, 2026, you have until April 20, 2026 to apply. This program, run by DLD and held at SOAS, targets future leaders from governments, businesses, civil society, and more. It focuses on key issues like industrial policy to help the Global South grow stronger. You will learn about eligibility, costs, and how to apply in this article.

DLD works to build dialogue between groups that shape economic and social development. These include governments, private firms, civil society organizations, international organizations, trade unions, and academia. Often, these groups do not understand each other well. The Future Leaders Programme 14 gathers a small group of rising leaders. They come from different parts of the development world. The program offers workshops with lectures, discussions, and debates. Expert speakers from government, international groups, and academia lead these sessions.

Key Takeaways

• Applications for Future Leaders Programme 14 are open until April 20, 2026, focusing on industrial policy for the Global South.
• The program costs GBP 3,000 plus travel and accommodation, with scholarships available for those in need.
• Eligibility requires at least 10 years of experience in government, business, civil society, or related sectors.
• Key topics include policy design, global changes, sustainability, digitalization, and South-South cooperation.

The Industrial Policy for Structural Transformation in the Global South dives into many topics. It starts with the history and theories of industrial policy. This policy was once avoided but is now used openly by rich countries. Many Global South nations are thinking about it too. Participants tackle real-world challenges. These cover policy design, institutional set-up, coalition building, implementation, and policy learning through monitoring and evaluation. The group also looks at the shifting global scene, South-South cooperation, new policy tools, and links to other policies. Sustainability, digitalisation, and changes in global value chains round out the focus.

Key topics include:

• History and theories of industrial policy
• Practical challenges like policy design and implementation
• Global changes, including South-South cooperation
• New tools and policy alignment
• Sustainability, digitalisation, and global value chains (GVCs)

Cost
The program fee is GBP 3,000. Participants must also pay for travel, accommodation, and meals in London. Full or partial scholarships are available. If you need one, explain your financial situation in your cover letter. State how much support you seek.

Eligibility
Applications welcome from many sectors. These include governments, corporate sector, civil society, international organizations, academia, and trade unions. You need at least 10+ years experience in your field. If you are from academia, show proof of work with development practitioners in governments, organizations, private sector, or CSOs.

Application
The deadline: April 20, 2026 is coming soon—apply on Monday. Click here to apply. For more details, check the Future Leaders Programme 14 page. This site has the full agenda and speakers. It fills gaps in basic info. For comparison, look at programs like ODIC 2025. Act now to join this leadership chance in policy design and sustainability.

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The Future Leaders Programme 14 offers a unique chance to explore industrial policy and structural transformation for the Global South through expert workshops and discussions. With applications closing on April 20, 2026, now is the time to check your eligibility and submit if you have 10+ years of experience in relevant fields. Apply today via the link to join rising leaders shaping sustainable development.

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