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The World Bank Government Analytics Program is a pioneering initiative aimed at bridging the “gap between the vast, yet underutilized, data resources held by governments and the potential for enhanced public administration efficiency through data-informed decision-making.” The fellowship is a product of a collaboration between the World Bank Development Economics Vice-Presidency (DEC), the Development Impact Group (DIME), the Governance Global Practice (GGP), the Institute for Economic Development, and the University College London (UCL).
To be considered eligible for the program:
- The applicant must be able to travel to Washington, DC, USA, from March 17 to March 27, 2025.
- The applicant must be nominated by their organization (each organization can nominate up to 2 fellows).
- The applicant should be working in a central government organization (including agencies).
- The applicant should be a mid-level manager or hold a senior analyst position or its equivalent, with the authority to develop an analytics project for the government.
- The applicant must demonstrate previous tertiary-level coursework on statistics or related quantitative methods.
- The applicant must be proficient in English.
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Features of the program:
- It will comprise a mix of in-person training and in-service senior expert support at the World Bank and University College London to develop a government analytics project.
- It is a six-month fellowship program with full-time commitment during the 2-week period of in-person training in Washington, D.C., which includes courses in Public Administration Forum and Government Analytics.
Some of the benefits of the program include:
- Fellows will gain data-driven insights and expertise to help them harness the vast amount of available government data and translate it into actionable insights for better decision-making and policy development.
- Transform the fellow’s government through cutting-edge research and expert support aimed at implementing systemic changes in government operations.
- It is an opportunity for fellows to join a collaborative network of like-minded government officials, academics, experts, and professionals.
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Applicants must submit the following documents in English:
- A comprehensive CV (3 pages maximum), highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.
- A 150-word summary of how you envision applying the insights gained to enhance your organization’s operations through a government analytics project.
- An endorsement letter from your organization, nominating you for the fellowship and confirming your position.
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