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LDI Africa Fellows are dynamic young professionals committed to lending their talent and passion to help partner organizations sustain and grow their impact.
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Applicant profile for the 2013 Fellowship cohort:

• 10% current graduate students
• 35% recent graduates from the nation’s top MBA/Development programs
• 20% had direct industry expertise (i.e. impact investing, venture capital, private equity)
• 35% had experience working within emerging markets/Africa
• 100% of applicants were ready and willing to make a difference!

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Consideration for coveted LDI Africa Fellowships is based largely on the following criteria:

• Preference for mid-level professionals, current or recent graduates of MBA or Development Studies program
• A keen interest in working towards the sustainable development of businesses/institutions in emerging markets, particularly in Africa

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Demonstrable knowledge and skills in one of the following areas:

• Management/ Strategy Consulting
• Enterprise Development
• Finance
• Social Enterprise
• Private Equity/ Venture Capital

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To track our LDI Africa Fellows’ progress during their experiences in Africa’s PE/VC space, subscribe to the Fellowship Chronicles, read bios and personal blogs!

The Fellowship Chronicles blog series provides a lens into the lives of our Fellows from the first to the last day of their placement. Fellows are encouraged to reflect on their respective experiences and provide insights on the successes and challenges they encounter throughout their Fellowships. Blogs are updated monthly and shared on our Facebook and Twitter pages.