As the flagship leadership initiative of the Policy Center for the New South, the ADEL program convenes participants in Rabat, Morocco, for an intensive, immersive program centered on exchange, peer engagement, and discussions on key issues shaping the Atlantic space.

Participants then join the Atlantic Dialogues conference, a platform bringing together policymakers, business leaders, and experts from across the Atlantic Basin. 

ELIGIBILITY:

The ADEL program is intended for professionals ready to engage in high-level, cross-sector discussions and contribute to a broader international conversation. Applicants should:

Be 25–35 years old (as of December 6, 2026). 

Be fluent in English. 

Be citizens or residents of countries in Africa or across the Atlantic Basin (Europe, the Americas, and the Caribbean)

Have significant professional experience in their field

Be engaged in roles involving responsibility, influence, or decision-making

Be available for the full program period (December 6–12, 2026). 

Your application must include:

Resume/CV (max. 2 pages, PDF format) 

One-Minute Private YouTube Video, answering the following:

Who are you and what’s your field of work? 

What drives your work and its impact? 

Why are you applying to ADEL?

How will you contribute to and benefit from the program? 

To apply, please complete the application form no later than Sunday, June 14, 2026. 

For questions, please consult our FAQs or contact us at adel2026@policycenter.ma. 

Application Form

BENEFIT:

A fully funded experience in Rabat

Tailored leadership training and interactive workshops

Integration into a lifelong ADEL alumni network and community 

Access to the Atlantic Dialogues conference 

Direct engagement with senior decision-makers and experts