Events for the Week of December 2 - 8

Continue reading for some of the events this week in D.C. concerning Africa.
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MONDAY, December 2, 2013
Going the Whole Nine Yards: What Is Needed for an Africa Free of AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria
Hosted by: Africa Program, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and Friends Africa
Location: 6th Floor, Woodrow Wilson Center
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Summary:  In conjunction with the Replenishment Conference for the Global Fund, the Africa Program is co-hosting the conference, "Going the Whole Nine Yards: What Is Needed for an Africa Free of AIDS, TB, and Malaria." The effectiveness and benefits that have accrued to Africa since the fund was established and the continuing need to have a fully operational Global Fund will be discussed. At this tipping point in the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, the Wilson Center's Africa Program and Friends Africa believe that amplifying the voices of leading advocates in the fight for an African continent free of HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria is crucial to garner support towards meeting the replenishment target of 15 billion USD.  This event will feature introductory remarks from Michael Van Dusen, Executive Vice President and COO of The Wilson Center. The discussion will include: H.E. Jeannette Kagame, First Lady of the Republic of Rwanda; H.E. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (INVITED), Minister of Finance of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; Mark Dybul, Executive Director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; and Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank. Akudo Anyanwu Ikemba, Founder and CEO of Friends Africa, and Steve McDonald will co-moderate the event.
For more information, please visit: http://www.wilsoncenter.org/event/going-the-whole-nine-yards-what-needed-for-africa-free-aids-tuberculosis-and-malaria

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TUESDAY, December 3, 2013
Empowering Adolescent Girls: RCT Evidence from Uganda
Hosted by: Center for Global Development
Location: 2055 L St NW, Fifth Floor
Washington, DC 20036
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Summary: Nearly 60% of Uganda's population is under 20 years old. This generation faces health and economic challenges associated with HIV, early pregnancy and unemployment. In this MADS, Markus Goldstein presents the results of a combined program of (i) vocational training and (ii) information on health and risky behaviors for adolescent girls in Uganda that achieved a 32% increase in girls' employment and a 26% decrease in child bearing after two years. These startling findings suggest combined interventions might be more effective among adolescent girls than single-pronged interventions aiming to improve labor market outcomes solely through vocational training, or to change risky behaviors solely through education programs.
For more information, please visit: http://www.cgdev.org/event/empowering-adolescent-girls-rct-evidence-uganda

Conflict-Sensitive Development for Africa: What Role for Emerging Powers?
Hosted by: Africa Program, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Location: 6th Floor, Woodrow Wilson Center
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004
Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Summary: The report of the UN High Level Panel on the post-2015 development agenda makes a strong case for any future global development framework to remain sensitive to the symbiotic relationship between peace and development. This comes on the heels of recent international efforts to develop a framework for effective engagement in so-called fragile and conflict-affected states, many of which are in Africa. However, unprecedented cooperation between Africa and rising economic powers in the South has raised questions about the future of the emerging international consensus on engaging in conflict-affected states. This discussion will bring together a distinguished group of panelists who will provide insight as to the role of emerging powers in peacebuilding and development efforts in Africa.
For more information, please visit: http://www.wilsoncenter.org/event/conflict-sensitive-development-for-africa-what-role-for-emerging-powers

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WEDNESDAY, December 4, 2013
Lived Poverty in Africa
Hosted by: School of Advanced International Studies, John Hopkins University
Location: Room 736, Bernstein-Offit Building
1717 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Summary: Robert Mattes, professor of political studies and director of the Democracy in Africa Research Unit at the University of Cape Town, will discuss this topic.
For more information, please visit: http://www.sais-jhu.edu/events/2013-12-04-123000-2013-12-04-140000/lived-poverty-Africa

Drivers of Growth in Middle and Low-Income Sub-Saharan Africa
Hosted by: School of Advanced International Studies, John Hopkins University
Location: Room 203, Rome Building
1619 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC
Time: 12:30 pm - 2:00pm
Summary: Antoinette Sayeh, director of the Africa Department at the International Monetary Fund and former finance minister of  Liberia, will discuss this topic. Members of the public should RSVP to the SAIS International Development Program at rbwashington@jhu.edu.
For more information, please visit: http://www.sais-jhu.edu/events/2013-12-04-123000-2013-12-04-140000/drivers-growth-middle-and-low-income-sub-saharan-africa