Weekly Events for July 21st - July 25th

July 18, 2014

Continue reading for some of the events next week in D.C. concerning Africa

Tuesday, July 22nd

U.S. Policy Today for Africa Tomorrow

Hosted by: United States Institute of Peace

Location: 2301 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC

Time: 3:30pm

Summary: Home to burgeoning economies and brutal civil conflicts – sometimes coexisting in the same country – Africa is increasingly prominent in the foreign policy agendas of world powers. In early August, President Obama will convene most of the heads of state of the 54 nations of Africa in Washington, D.C. for the first-ever summit between U.S. and African leaders. There will be no shortage of issues to discuss, from how to harness Africa's economic growth and lift large sections of its population out of poverty, to growing trade between the U.S. and Africa, to concerns about closing political space in some countries, among many other topics.

For More Information Please Visit: http://www.usip.org/events/us-policy-today-africa-tomorrow

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Thursday, July 24th

Beyond Gender Quotas in African Politics: How to Deliver on Women's Issues in Africa

Hosted by: The Woodrow Wilson Center

Location: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center One Woodrow Wilson Plaza 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20004-3027

Time: 10am – 11:30am

Summary: Despite an increase in the number of women in decision making positions across the African continent, there still exist numerous concerns on the delivery of women's issues once these leaders enter into office. Please join us as our expert panel looks beyond gender quotas and discusses what options for sustainable support mechanisms may be put in place to support women leaders in Africa. Panelists will also review current US strategies and projects focused on ensuring women's participation in political processes in Africa, as well as address some of the challenges that these women face once elected.

For More Information Please Visit: http://www.wilsoncenter.org/event/beyond-gender-quotas-african-politics-how-to-deliver-womens-issues-africa

Related Program

Africa Program

The Africa Program works to address the most critical issues facing Africa and US-Africa relations, build mutually beneficial US-Africa relations, and enhance knowledge and understanding about Africa in the United States. The Program achieves its mission through in-depth research and analyses, public discussion, working groups, and briefings that bring together policymakers, practitioners, and subject matter experts to analyze and offer practical options for tackling key challenges in Africa and in US-Africa relations. Read more