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Global Directorate Institute
Form GDI/ADM/01 · 2026/2027 Cycle

Application for Admission — The GDI Director Pathway.

Private & confidential once completed. Fields marked * are mandatory. Admission to the Executive Fellowship Programme is by nomination and election only; this form does not apply.

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Section A

Programme & Intake Selection

Select ONE programme applied for.

Section B

Personal Particulars

Section C

Current Employment & Professional Standing

Section D

Board & Governance Experience

Required for Stages 2–5 and the Advanced Directorship Programme. Applicants to the Emerging Director Programme should complete whatever applies.

Board committee experience
Section E

Academic Qualifications

Certified copies of certificates must accompany this application.

Section F

Statement of Purpose *

In 300–500 words: why you seek admission to this programme; your board service to date or ambition; and what you intend to contribute to the cohort.

Section G

Funding & Sponsorship

Section H

Referees *

Two referees of professional standing who have known you for at least three years, neither being a relative. Advanced Directorship applicants: at least one referee must be a serving or former board chair or chief executive.

Referee One
Referee Two
Section I

Fit-and-Proper & Disclosure Declarations *

Answer every question. A 'Yes' answer does not automatically disqualify an applicant, but full particulars must be given in the note field. False or incomplete disclosure is grounds for refusal or withdrawal of admission and any award.

1. Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence involving fraud, dishonesty or moral turpitude, in Ghana or elsewhere?

2. Are you currently the subject of any criminal investigation or prosecution?

3. Have you ever been disqualified, removed or restricted from acting as a director, trustee or public officer?

4. Have you ever been sanctioned, censured or fined by a professional body or regulator (e.g. Bank of Ghana, SEC, ICAG, GBA)?

5. Have you ever been declared bankrupt or insolvent, or entered into an arrangement with creditors?

6. Has any company of which you were a director entered receivership, administration or liquidation during, or within two years after, your tenure?

7. Are you aware of any conflict of interest that could affect your participation in the programme or in cohort case work?

8. Is there any other matter that could reasonably affect your fitness to be certified as a director by the Institute?

Section J

Accessibility, Health & Special Requirements

This information is used solely to support your participation and is held in confidence.

Section K

How did you learn of the Institute?

Section K·II

Supporting Documents & Attachments

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Section L

Data Protection Consent *

The Global Directorate Institute processes personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843). Information provided is used for admission assessment, programme administration, certification and the maintenance of the Institute's registers. Referees and, where applicable, sponsoring institutions and regulators may be contacted to verify information supplied.

Section M

Declaration & Signature *

I declare that the information given in this application and its attachments is true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any false statement or material omission may result in refusal of admission, withdrawal from the programme without refund, or revocation of any certificate or designation awarded. I undertake, if admitted, to abide by the regulations of the Global Directorate Institute and the GDI Code of Director Conduct.

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