USA Africa Dialogue Series - Fwd: Africa: A voice to be heard .... not a problem to be solved

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The African Leadership Centre (ALC) invites you to the Lecture: Africa: A voice to be heard .... not a problem to be solved 26th April 2016 Abstract:  This inaugural lecture focuses on the differences between what the reality of Africa is, as against the image of the continent that has been projected. The objective is to challenge the underlining assumptions of Afro-pessimism and to identify some of the current developments that nullify the negative stereotypes that have historically governed perceptions about Africa. The lecture will discuss the causes of the initial negative conclusions and the reasons for the emerging voice of the continent. It will also address how the world is responding to the increasing emergence of Africa's voice. However, although the lecture recognises some of the key issues that indicate a bright future for Africa, it nevertheless cautions against the rising tendency of Afro-euphoria by identifying some of the self-inflicted handicaps that can prevent the "voice" of the continent from being clearly "heard" and also those that can frustrate the "voice" from having "influence".   Venue and Date: Tuesday 26 April 2016 Time: 18.30 Register for this lecture:  Abiodun Alao Inaugural Lecture Lecture venue: Edmond J Safra Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor, King's Building, Strand Campus Wine reception: Chapters, 2nd Floor, King's Building, Strand Campus Please register here Copyright © 2016 African Leadership Centre, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are interested with the African Leadership Centre. Our mailing address is: African Leadership Centre Jacaranda Avenue Lavington Nairobi 25742 - 00603 Kenya Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

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