A Conversation with Republic of Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema

On September 23, USIP hosted a conversation with newly-elected Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and a panel of experts that explored Hichilema’s governing priorities, as well as his approach toward key continent-wide issues such as Africa’s engagement with China, implementation of the African Union Agenda 2063, youth and gender issues, and lessons learned to strengthen democracy across Africa.

Lise Grande, welcoming remarks President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace 

Ambassador George E. Moose, moderator Vice Chair of the Board, U.S. Institute of Peace

His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema President of the Republic of Zambia 

Dana Banks Special Assistant to the President of the United States; Senior Director for Africa, National Security Council 

Ambassador Johnnie Carson Senior Advisor, U.S. Institute of Peace

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/conversation-republic-zambia-president-hakainde-hichilema