Africa Futures Summit: The Future of Africa in a Changing Global Context

On April 16, USIP hosted the Africa Futures Summit to examine approaches to catalyze Africa’s potential to benefit and shape the global system. Discussions drew on the African Futures research, forecasting and policy analysis led by the Institute for Security Studies, along with perspectives from Africa, the African Diaspora and American experts.

Opening Remarks

• Dr. Joseph Sany
  Vice President, Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace
• Dr. Fonteh Akum
  Executive Director, Institute for Security Studies
• Srik Gopal
  President and Managing Partner, Humanity United
• H.E. Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa
  Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission

Panel Discussion

• Dr. Jakkie Cilliers
  Chairperson of the Board, Institute for Security Studies
• Joy Basu
  Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of African Affairs, U.S. Department of State
• Mvemba Dizolele
  Senior Fellow, Center for Strategic and International Studies
• Dr. Abbey Ogunwale
  Vice President, Strategic Growth and Business Development, One Earth Future Foundation
• Dr. Joseph Sany
  Vice President, Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace
• Kizito Byenkya
  Director of Campaigns, Open Society Foundation

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/africa-futures-summit