East Africa Events
Sub-Saharan Africa: Maintaining Growth in an Uncertain World
November 13, 2012 // 10:30am — 12:00pm
Africa Program
The IMF Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa, launched in Tokyo on October 12, 2012, highlights that economic conditions in the region have remained generally robust against the backdrop of a sluggish global economy. The near-term outlook for the region is also broadly positive: growth is projected at 5¼ percent a year through 2012–13. However, there is considerable diversity within the region, with low income countries and oil producers currently faring better than middle income countries closely linked to European markets.
Toward a Democratic Ethiopia
October 09, 2012 // 8:30am — 1:30pm
Africa Program
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and the Wilson Center are working in conjunction to put on a conference discussing the process, mechanisms, and challenges that face the establishment of a democracy in Ethiopia.
A Conversation with Rudwan Dawod on his Incarceration in The Sudan
September 04, 2012 // 2:00pm — 3:30pm
Africa Program
Concerned for the future of his country, and dedicated to peace and democracy, Rudwan attended a peaceful demonstration on July 3rd to protest the Sudanese government’s recent austerity policies, and ongoing violence in the Nuba Mountains, Blue Nile, and Darfur. Subsequently, Rudwan was arrested, beaten until unconscious, tortured, charged with terrorism, and retained in prison for 44 days.
Policy Implications of the Recent Developments in North Kivu
August 29, 2012 // 9:30am — 11:30am
Africa Program
Since April 2012, a group of rebel forces calling themselves the March 23 Movement (M23) has engaged in violence with the Congolese national army, or FARDC. Not only has the insurgency led to constantly rising death tolls, but it has also heightened tensions between Great Lakes countries concerning North Kivu's porous borders and the authors of this violence.
The 11th Civil Society Organization Session of US-Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum
June 13, 2012 // 8:45am — 6:00pm
Africa Program
The AGOA Forum is the largest event the U. S. government shares with Sub-Saharan Africa nations – bringing together U.S. and African ministers, members of Congress, private sector and civil society representatives. Over the past twelve years, the Forum has evolved to include private sector and civil society groups in the deliberations.
Southern Voices in the Northern Policy Debate: African Perspectives
June 05, 2012 // 10:00am — June 07, 2012 // 4:00pm
Project on Leadership and Building State Capacity
The Africa Program and Leadership Project welcomed 9 distinguished African scholars for a conference series titled, "Southern Voices in the Northern Policy Debate: African Voices."
Intra-Trade and Infrastructure: A Discussion with the Eastern Africa Diplomatic Community
May 21, 2012 // 2:00pm — 3:30pm
Africa Program
Eastern Africa is a region with budding investment and development potential. Economic opportunities range from agriculture and tourism, to infrastructure, energy and minerals.
The 3rd Conference: Africa: 54 Countries, One Union
May 03, 2012 // 9:00am — May 04, 2012 // 5:00pm
Africa Program
"Africa: 54 Countries, One Union" is a follow up to last year's Conference in Washington, DC. This Conference aims to bolster African initiatives on infrastructure and development.
Learning From Success: Ministers of Health Discuss Accelerating Progress in Maternal Survival
April 23, 2012 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
Global Health Initiative
On April 23rd Ministers of Health of Afghanistan, Cambodia, the Dominican Republic, and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Rwanda discussed the drivers of successful maternal health programs and how such efforts can be accelerated and sustained throughout the developing world.
Discussion with the Chairman of Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission
April 20, 2012 // 2:30pm — 4:00pm
Africa Program
Chairman of Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Ahmed Issack Hassan, spoke on challenges and progress following the country's 2007 elections.