EMPOWERINGNEXT GENERATIONLEADERS

ABOUT THE PRESIDENTIAL PRECINCT

By partnering two universities and three Presidential sites, the Precinct provides a phys-

ical venue unparalleled in historic breadth, academic strength, and physical beauty.

We empower leaders to learn from world history, find expert advice, exchange ideas, access professional development resources, and solve the most pressing challenges

in their communities.

PARTNERS

University of Virginia

College of William & Mary

Thomas Jefferson’s MonticelloJames Madison’s MontpelierJames Monroe’s Ash Lawn-HighlandWilliam Short’s Morven

MISSION

To empower the next generation of influential leaders through education, collaboration and sustained

networking.

Emerging leaders

hosted from over

100 Countries

The Presidential Precinct isa PHYSICAL and VIRTUAL destination

for young leaders to learn how others have built successful civil institutions, to debate the

issues surrounding successful nation building, and to collaborate with others facing similar

challenges.

dedicated to solving the world’s most perplexing problemsThe world needs 21st century institutions using history and the power of information tech-

nology to train the next generation of leaders – giving them the tools to mute conflicts and to pull their societies, economically and culturally, into a broader developing global society.

The Precinct is one of the world’s first institutions that uses next generation digital tools combined with a deep and abiding appreciation for the lessons of history to help inform and

train this next generation of leaders. The Precinct is not tied to nor affiliated with any political or ideological agendas; and can present itself to the youth of the world as an open, safe,

non-partisan venue for the free exchange of ideas.

IMPACTWe use evidence to design and implement our programs, evaluate our progress, and

measure impact.

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of respondents gained new skills during the program including...YALI 2014 program highlights*

100%of respondents made plans to collaborate with international fellows as a result of the program

100%of respondents see the Presidential Precinct Network as a way to better collaborate with others

*Data Source: Presidential Precinct 2014 Mandela Washington Fellowship (YALI): Program Impact Evaluation Survey

By 2020, we will establish hundreds of thousands of connections with emerging

leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society, all through a pow-

erful global network of young leaders who are capable of becoming Heads of State, Ministry Officials, Corporate Executives, and leaders of civil society organizations.

“The Presidential Precinct helped me better understand American history and philosophy through the lens of its founding fathers,

build a powerful network of connections, provide exposure to some of the best universities in the U.S., and helped me realize

the critical role I play in the advancement of democracy in my

home country.”

—Emmanuel Ndlovu,

Mandela Washington Fellow, Zimbabwe

“I’m now part of a network of leaders who are partners in the quest to make Africa a better

continent...”

—Oluwatoyosi Ogunseye,

Mandela Washington Fellow, Nigeria

OUR NETWORK

OPENING DOORS FOR ENDURING INVESTMENTS AND CONNECTIONSThrough the Presidential Precinct Network, leaders who attend Precinct programs contin-

ue to engage with a powerful network of experts representing government, business, ac-

ademia, and civil society. With members from more than 100 countries, this global virtual

meeting place provides an exclusive and secure online resource that enables members to learn new skills, find expert advice, exchange ideas, access professional development resources, and solve the most pressing challenges in their communities.

The Presidential Precinct

Network has created over

5,000 global connections

between the public and pri-

vate sector, civil society and

academia. These connec-

tions have opened oppor-

tunities for new businesses,

fundraising, recruitment and

partnerships.

>5,000 CONNECTIONS MADEwith business, government, civil society, and academic leaders through the

PRESIDENTIAL PRECINCT NETWORK

CORE COMPETENCIES

The Precinct highlights critical legal and civil elements of successful and prosperous

countries. Education and training are focused on these nation building elements:

Judicial and justice sector reform

Strengthening democratic legislatures

Building institutions of civil society

Constitutional reform

Media sector development

Developing accountability mechanisms

Transparency of government

Political party development

Strengthening local government

Security/ military sector reform

Economic development and commercial reform

Promoting environmental sustainability and protecting natural resources

Promoting universal education

Diplomacy

PROGRAMS

MANDELA WASHINGTON FELLOWSHIP Investing in the Next Generation of African Leaders

President Obama launched the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) in 2010 to support young African leaders as they spur growth and prosperity, strengthen democratic gover-nance, and enhance peace and security across Africa.

The Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship program of YALI and brings leaders to the United States each year for leadership training, academic coursework, and mentoring.

The Precinct hosts a six-week program focused on civic leadership for 25 of the total 500 Fellows each summer; all Fellows and host institutions are invited to collaborate on the

Presidential Precinct Network.

Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)

YALI REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CENTERS The YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship far surpassed expectations: 50,000 bright young people applied for the opportunity to become a Fellow in the inaugural year – only one percent of applicants were accepted. The Establishment of the YALI Regional Leadership Centers (the “Centers”) fulfills the continued commitment to reach unmet potential.

Four Regional Centers will improve the availability, relevance and quality of leadership train-

ing programs for tens of thousands of leaders in the public, private and civil society sectors

across sub-Saharan Africa by providing continuous leadership training and networking op-

portunities through three core components: Leadership Training; Incubating Organizations and Entrepreneurship; and Networking.

The Presidential Precinct joined an alliance with the University of South Africa to run the South African Center and will serve as a U.S. based partner to provide quality expertise in governance and leadership training and entrepreneurship support to 4,000 promising

young leaders across Southern Africa.

INTERNATIONAL VISITOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (IVLP)The Presidential Precinct partners with the U.S. Department of State’s IVLP through Global Ties U.S. in order to bring some of the 5,000 distinguished international visitors come to

the United States through IVLP. World leader from former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to Mexico’s former President Felipe Calderon, have developed close ties to the U.S. through their experience as IVLP participants. With an impressive IVLP alumni roster of more than 350 current and former heads of state worldwide, organizations such as The Precinct have played a role in shaping U.S. international relations for decades.

Right: His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales Greeting Young Leaders Attending

the Magna Carta 2015 Forum

MAGNA CARTA 2015: GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT THROUGH RULE OF LAW FORUMOn March 18, 2015 The Presidential Precinct brought together a wide range of stakeholders

from over 20 countries – including leaders from law, business, government, academia and civil society and honored the pivotal importance of the Magna Carta in the rise of democ-

racy, the rule of law, and self-governance. The guest of honor was His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. Over 1,500 people from 34 countries watched the livestream and many

others interacted through the Presidential Precinct Network and social media.

ANNUAL RULE OF LAW AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE The annual Rule of Law and Economic Development Conference unites young leaders an-

nually from more than 100 countries with dignitaries and policy experts representing law, business, government, academia, and civil society to discuss the rule of law and its role in

the evolution of democratic institutions and the global economy.

INVESTING IN THE NEXT GENERATION OF GLOBAL LEADERSWith the help of our donors and sponsors, The Presidential Precinct is able to offer extraordinary programs that focus on promoting freedom, democracy, and the rule of law.Our work is based on the premise that where there is no rule of law, there is little room for

leadership, education or economic development – all of which are essential to the elimina-

tion of poverty and improving the prosperity of developing nations.

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIESPartnership with the Precinct offers organizations a unique opportunity to fulfill two distinct corporate missions with a single gesture. By supporting The Presidential Precinct, an or-

ganization can continue in its effort to create positive change throughout the world, while benefiting from new bonds created with a rising generation of young leaders from the de-

veloping world.

Over 100 Countries represented

and 5,000 connections built

since March 2014

PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS

Corporate Brand Marketing:

Throughout each of our high level educational programs, both at the

physical venues and online, the corporate sponsor is credited with

promotion of the event, thus gaining credibility and trust through asso-

ciation with the fundamental values being promoted – liberty, the rule of law, civil society, and democracy. The Presidential Precinct has

been featured in over 150 stories including NPR, BBC, CBS News, Voice of America and several other media sources.Corporate Social Responsibility:

There are very few ways that a corporation can better demonstrate to its

stakeholders its commitment to the finest human values than through training young leaders to build successful democracies.

Executive Engagement:

Subject to the primacy of academic integrity, the Precinct encourages

the participation of corporate leaders as panelists, lecturers, and facil-

itators in the engagement with young visiting leaders. We find that les-

sons learned from experienced business leaders speaking anecdotally of their own work in the field is amongst the most impressive and influ-

ential curricula that we can offer. Business Development Opportunities:

Prior corporate sponsors of Precinct events have gained valuable oper-

ational advantages from the development of an active network of trust-

ed young leaders in developing nations. Not only do the ongoing virtu-

al relationships on the Presidential Precinct Network offer a corporate sponsor familiar sources of information and referral in dozens of remote markets; but these relationships can be leveraged to recruit new em-

ployees with deep local knowledge.

“When the coup in Burkina Faso resulted in construction

of a gold mine being halted, I was able to use the Pres-

idential Precinct Network to quickly gain crucial under-

standing about local conditions, politics and cultures, as

well as mission-critical introductions that played an important role in helping us to resolve

the crisis. Thanks to my participation in the Precinct’s YALI Program, I could tap into the powerful network of talented people on the ground, with whom I had developed a rela-

tionship of trust. Presidential Precinct is a unique asset for doing business in Africa.” - Francois Baird, Africa Chairman, Edelman

“I have been teaching for over 20 years and I must say that

the two days I spent at the Precinct represented my most

enjoyable and dynamic classes ever thanks to their enthusiasm,

insight, questioning and vision.”

-Tim McManus, Senior Vice President, AECOM

PRESIDENTIAL PRECINCT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Francois BairdChairman, Africa at EdlemanFounder, Baird’s U.S.

Sarah Bon-HarperExecutive DirectorAsh Lawn-Highland

Leslie Greene BowmanPresident

The Thomas Jefferson Foundation

Bertrand P. CollombFormer Chairman and CEO

Lafarge

Stewart GamageDirector, Morven Farm

The University of Virginia

Steve HansonVice Provost for International Affairs,The College of William & Mary

Kat ImhoffPresident & CEO

The Montpelier Foundation

Jeff LegroVice Provost for Global Affairs,The University of Virginia

Jim MurrayCEO, Murray Enterprises

Founder, The Presidential Precinct

Tim SullivanPresident Emeritus,

The College of William & Mary

“And we do value democracy, just as you’ve demonstrated here through the Presidential Precinct that’s training leaders in emerging democracies.”-US Secretary of State John Kerry

Inaugural foreign policy address at the University of Virginia, February 20, 2013

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