Become an APA Champion
Lead change across Africa. Help organizations raise their governance, accountability and performance — and join the network turning ethics into competitive advantage.
Who are APA Champions?
Mission
Carry the APA standard in your country: make verifiable accountability the norm for African institutions.
Role
Official ambassador: deploying the 63 tools, driving the certification pipeline, liaising with DFIs, regulators and enterprises.
Impact
Risk-premium compression (300–500 bps), FDI unlocked, local organizations converted into bankable entities.
Responsibilities
Representation with integrity (mandates #25 & #55), 2 activations/quarter, reporting to the Dakar continental hub.
Coverage
22 Atlas priority nations activating M1–M8, 54-nation vision — plus 5 global hubs (Washington, London, Paris, Dubai, New York).
Benefits
Eligibility criteria
- ✓ 8+ years of professional experience (governance, compliance, finance, development)
- ✓ Impeccable integrity — reference checks
- ✓ Demonstrated leadership in your sector or community
- ✓ Excellent written and spoken communication
- ✓ Commitment: renewable 24-month mandate
- ✓ Availability: ~8h/month (activations, committee, reporting)
- ✓ Fluent French and/or English (bilingual is a plus)
- ✓ Relevant expertise: GRC, ESG, audit, public policy, investment
The selection process
Application
Online file — 20 minutes, resumable draft.
Screening
Committee review within 10 business days.
Interview
Conversation with Strategic Direction & GRC.
Training
Certifying pathway: the 63 tools + the APA standard.
Certification
Verifiable digital certificate + official badge.
Onboarding
Network integration, Intelligence access & dashboard.
Activation
Launch in your country with the Dakar hub.
The Champions map — 54 nations
Green: champion in place · Gold: Atlas priority nation awaiting its champion · Grey: open.
West Africa
East Africa
Central Africa
North Africa
Southern Africa
Champion voices
“My commitment: that UEMOA compliance and the APA standard speak with one voice, from Dakar across ECOWAS.”
“The public digital governance we reformed in Kenya proves one thing: verifiable accountability attracts capital.”
“Rwanda showed that economic transformation starts with institutional trust. APA makes it a measurable asset.”
Frequently asked questions
Is the program paid?
The mandate is honorific with substantial benefits (certifying training, Intelligence T2 access, exposure). Locally generated advisory work is contracted separately.
How many champions per country?
One national Champion per country, backed where needed by regional Champions — the 22 Atlas nations first, then all 54.
What is the time commitment?
~8h/month: 2 activations per quarter, monthly committee, light reporting via your dashboard.
Can I apply if my country already has a Champion?
Yes — strong files join the regional bench and the 5 global hubs.
How does training work?
Bilingual online pathway across the 63 tools + live sessions with the GRC Direction, leading to the Champion certificate.
Is my application confidential?
Yes. Data is processed for selection only (privacy declaration signed at application).
Ready to carry the standard?
Africa does not need more reports. It needs accountability champions.