Weekly Events for June 2-June 6

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

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Foreign Policy in Somalia
Hosted by: United States Institute of Peace
Location: 2301 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Summary: Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman will discuss new U.S. policy to advance peace, stability and development in Somalia.

For More Information Please Visit: http://www.usip.org/events/us-foreign-policy-in-somalia

Media, Violence, and Crisis in the Central African Republic
Hosted by: Search for Common Ground
Location: 1601 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20009 United States
Time: 12:30-1:30pm
Summary: Search for Common Ground, Mercy Corps and Internews invite you to a Brown Bag Lunch on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. Join a discussion with Internews' Africa Regional Director, Ian Noble Introductory remarks and commentary by: Mike Jobbins, Senior Africa Program Manager, Search for Common Ground and Madeline Rose, Policy and Advocacy Advisor, Mercy Corps Noble will discuss a recent assessment Internews completed on hate speech in the media sector in CAR.

For More Information Please Visit: https://www.sfcg.org/events/media-violence-and-crisis-in-the-central-african-republic/

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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Geothermal Energy: Opportunities and Challenges in the Developing World
Hosted by: Society for International Development
Location: 1101 15th St. NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC
Time: 12-1:30pm
Summary: Geothermal energy production is heating up around the world, with great potential to meet growing energy needs both here and abroad. Our panel of industry leaders will discuss this potential, the trends in geothermal production and the benefits it has over other energy sources. Because much of this energy is being produced in the developing world, we will discuss the challenges and opportunities of working in areas where we must adapt to often complex social, political, and economic contexts. More research is needed on the human side of renewable energy production in the developing world. While it is encouraging to see a growing interest and investment in renewable energies such as geothermal, we will examine the assumption that renewable energy is always better for the people who live in the communities where it is produced. We will highlight some of the work being done that is at the nexus of several of the most pressing questions being asked in the development community: How do we meet growing energy demands in a way that is sustainable both environmentally and socially?

For More Information Please Visit: http://www.sidw.org/mc/community/eventdetails.do?eventId=431544&orgId=wdcsid&recurringId=0