Africa Futures Summit
Forecasting analysis shows the continent’s development potential against a backdrop of global events.
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Date: 28 February 2023
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Time: 11:00 to 16:00 EST (18:00 to 23:00 GMT+2)
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Venue: Hybrid event at MLK Memorial Library, Washington, DC. Register for virtual attendance here
Overview
On its current development trajectory, the gap between Africa and the rest of the world is likely to continue widening. The African Futures & Innovation team at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) has modelled the long-term development potential of each African country, according to the AU's Agenda 2063, across various sectors.
This summit launches a report which examines global trends and presents the 'development ceiling' for Africa in four global scenarios. The goal of the event is to build and strengthen the foresight analysis of Africa and its future by familiarising US stakeholders with the forecasting and modelling approach.
This event is co-hosted by Humanity United and the Institute for Security Studies.
Featured speakers
- Dr Fonteh Akum, Executive Director, ISS Pretoria
- Dr Jakkie Cilliers, Head, African Futures & Innovation programme, ISS Pretoria
- Dr Kouassi Yeboua, Senior Researcher, African Futures & Innovation programme, ISS Pretoria
- Alize le Roux, Senior Researcher, African Futures & Innovation programme, ISS Pretoria
Development partners
The African Futures & Innovation programme works in partnership with AUDA-NEPAD. This seminar is funded by Humanity United. The ISS is also grateful for support from the members of the ISS Partnership Forum: the Hanns Seidel Foundation, the European Union, the Open Society Foundations and the governments of Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.
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