About the Commonwealth Leaders Academy
Building the Next Generation of Commonwealth Leaders
The Commonwealth Leaders Academy (CLA) is a global leadership institution dedicated to developing ethical, innovative, and collaborative leaders across the Commonwealth.
Through executive education, fellowships, policy dialogue, volunteering, and international partnerships, we equip emerging and established leaders with the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to address today’s most pressing challenges and create lasting impact within their communities.
Our programmes bring together government officials, young professionals, entrepreneurs, academics, civil society leaders, and development practitioners to learn from one another, exchange ideas, and build solutions that strengthen the Commonwealth
Our Vision
A Commonwealth where principled leaders work together to build prosperous, inclusive, and resilient societies.
Our Mission
To develop leaders through education, practical experience, volunteering, and international collaboration that strengthens institutions and delivers sustainable impact across the Commonwealth.
Our Programmes
What we do
Global Commonwealth Network
Connect with policymakers, academics, entrepreneurs, development partners, and emerging leaders across 56 member countries.
Transformative Action
Turn leadership into impact through fellowships, volunteering, policy engagement, and community-led initiatives.
Our Team
CLA Comprises a team of well established leaders
Chairman
Chairman