Despite being one of Africa’s resource-rich region in Africa, Central Africa Region continues to numerous challenges of autocratic rule, political instability, conflict, poverty and multifaceted humanitarian crisis. In this programme we talk to Prof. Abdoulaye Bathily former United Nation’s Special Representative for Central Africa Regional Office to discuss what is at underpins these challenges.
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.
Linganaden Murday a Fellow at the ALC explores the Late Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai’s transformational leadership in dealing with human security in Kenya using environmental means. Audio clip from: Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai – Jeff Powel.
Kholosa Nonkenge a fellow at the ALC, explores the power that followers have in influencing political leadership within South Africa’s ruling party, African National Congress (ANC) and the opposition party Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). Audio clip: SABC News Digital.
Mamello Mosiana a Fellow at the ALC examines the validity of debates about the different leadership styles of men and women.
Soukaina Hamia a fellow at the ALC examines he Contributions of Youth-led organizations to peace processes in Somalia. Audio Clip: United Nations.
Fatou Bintou Sallah a fellow at the ALC analyses the various transtional justice mechanisms employed by the first and second republics of the Gambia from a leadership perspective. Audio Clip: Robert H. Jackson Center
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).