Desmond Davies talks to Dauda Garuba on extractive industries in Nigeria and the main challenges the country faces in utilising its natural resources including Oil for economic development. Dauda Garuba is the Technical Adviser in Nigeria’s Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).
Desmond Davies talks to Omar Siedu on the role of research in informing government policies. Omar Siedu is the Head of Demographic Statistics and Coordinator for Sustainable Development Goals at the Ghana Statistical Service. The interview was recorded during the African Evidence Informed Policy Forum event held between 6 and 7th March 2018 in Nairobi, Kenya. The forum was jointly organised by the Think Tank Initiative and the Mastercard Foundation and coordinated in partnership with the African Leadership Centre. Technical production was done by Big City limited.
Desmond Davies talks to Dr. Ian Goldman on the politics of evidence and policy-making in African States. Dr. Goldman is the Acting Deputy Director General and Head of Evaluation and Research at the South African Presidency’s Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME).
In this programme Desmond Davies talks to Dr. Robtel Neajai Pailey author of Gbagba (loosely translated as ‘trickery) and advocate on anti-corruption in Liberia. Dr. Pailey discusses about her book, the ongoing election process and peace and security situation in Libera. Photo: Asa Mathat via Flickr.
In this programme Mounira Chaieb talks to Mark Simpson a Director of Black History studies an organisation educate on people on Black History through and African perspective. Mounira talks to Simpson about his recent lecture on African Civilisations.
This was the book launch event for ‘A Theory of ISIS: Political Violence and the Transformation of the Global Order’ that gives an original perspective on the genesis, nature, and trajectory of the Islamic State historicizing it in relation to colonialism, modernity, and globalization. The event was held at Kings College London on 13th February 2018.
In this clip Prof. Abiodun Alao shares his perspectives on the role and influence of the foreign actors in recent events in Zimbabwe. Prof. Abiodun Alao is a Professor of African Studies at King’s College London. He is also the author of ‘Mugabe and the Politics of Security in Zimbabwe’.
This was the book launch event for ‘A Theory of ISIS: Political Violence and the Transformation of the Global Order’ that gives an original perspective on the genesis, nature, and trajectory of the Islamic State historicizing it in relation to colonialism, modernity, and globalization. The event was held at Kings College London on 13th February 2018.
In this clip Prof. Abiodun Alao shares his perspectives on the role of natural resources governance in recent events in Zimbabwe. Prof. Abiodun Alao is a Professor of African Studies at King’s College London. He is also the author of ‘Mugabe and the Politics of Security in Zimbabwe’ (2012) as well as Natural Resource Governance in Africa (2007)
In October, Kenyans head back to the polls after the annulment of the August 2017 Presidential election by the Supreme Court. With a long history of disputed elections, we look at how this year’s election was conducted and whether Kenya is ready for another election. Photo: Carl De Souza/AFP/GETTY