Deadline: 10 January 2025
The World Bank’s Government Analytics Fellowship Program is a pioneering initiative designed to bridge 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.
Leveraging insights from the Government Analytics Handbook and supported by World Bank experts and academics, the Fellowship offers frontier evidence and practitioner insights to enhance government efficiency. The Fellowship is a collaboration between the World Bank Development Economics Vice-Presidency (DEC), the Development Impact Group (DIME), Governance Global Practice (GGP), Institute for Economic Development and University College London (UCL).
Key Features
- The fellowship will comprise a mix of in-person training and in-service support from senior experts at the World Bank and University College London to develop a Government Analytics project.
- The fellowship spans 6 months, with a concentrated full-time commitment during the 2 weeks of in-person training in Washington, D.C., which includes the Public Administration Forum and Government Analytics course.
Benefits
- Gain Data-Driven Insights and expertise to harness vast amounts of governmental data, translating it into actionable insights for smarter decision-making and policy development.
- Catalyze Change in your Government with cutting-edge research and expert support to implement systemic changes in your government’s operations.
- Join a Collaborative Network of like-minded government officials, data experts, academics, and professionals.
Cost Covered
- Participation in the World Bank Government Analytics course in Washington D.C. includes hotel, travel, and subsistence covered by the World Bank, for applicants from ODA-eligible countries. Further details on award of fellowship.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be considered for the Government Analytics Fellowship, applicants must be:
- Able to travel to Washington DC from March 17 to March 27.
- Nominated by their organizations (Up to 2 fellows per organization).
- Working in central government organizations (including agencies).
- Mid-level managers or senior analyst positions (or equivalent) with authority to develop a government analytics project.
- Able to demonstrate prior tertiary-level coursework on statistics or related quantitative methods.
- Proficient in English.
Application Requirement
- To apply, all applicants must submit the following 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.
For more information, visit World Bank Group.
