Our Twitter chat on the respect for political rights and civil liberties in the COVID-19 era begins in just 30 minutes at 1 PM GMT. Join the conversation using the hashtag #LeadersAfricaLive. We will see you there!
Our last event of the week is today at 1 PM GMT! The Leaders of Africa Institute is hosting a live informational webinar about the Research Methods Program. Find out more and also learn some statistical analysis! RSVP to receive the Zoom meeting connection link: leadersofafricaresearch2020.eventbrite.com
Happening now! Live informational webinar with the Leaders of Africa Institute. Join now to learn more about the Research Methods Program 2020 before the May 1st deadline! Here's how to connect: https://zoom.us/j/788789035?pwd=QkQ4VldMR1JHdGVlQlVkc0wvTVd2dz09
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Your Monday Read - As education moves to remote platforms, access to the internet becomes a limiting factor - https://theconversation.com/delivering-education-online-coronavirus-underscores-whats-missing-in-africa-134914. Have a great start to your week!
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Delivering education online: coronavirus underscores what’s missing in Africa
At the national and school levels, education technology (also known as EdTech) is closing the learning gap.
We are counting down until the May 1st application deadline for the Research Methods Program with 10 reasons in 10 days. Here is #9! The ability to collaboration with professors. One of the benefits of the Research Methods Program 2020 is that you work closely with your professors to design and conduct research. Our model reflects the approach to Ph.D. mentorship in which you meet regularly with your professors and receive feedback during all stages of the research process. This emphasis on personalized feedback is critical when original data collection is necessary. Also, collaboration forms of the basis of co-publishing and presenting with your professors.
To learn more, visit https://www.institute.leadersofafrica.org/research-methods-program-2020/
To learn more, visit https://www.institute.leadersofafrica.org/research-methods-program-2020/
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Tomorrow, Thursday at 12.30 PM UTC, join us LIVE for a conversation about the economic impact of COVID-19 on African countries. We will discuss how governments across the continent can recover from the economic setback. We feature Prof. Kwame Yeboah of Michigan State University and Ms. Gloria Nzeka of Leaders of Africa in our discussion.
The emphasis is on interaction! Our live conversation will feature your chat comments and call ins via Zoom, so head to leadersofafrica.org/live tomorrow!
The emphasis is on interaction! Our live conversation will feature your chat comments and call ins via Zoom, so head to leadersofafrica.org/live tomorrow!
Your Weekend Read - Have you thought about books to read during the lockdown period? From Wits U to Makerere U, literature professors offer their recommendations - https://theconversation.com/the-eight-must-read-african-novels-to-get-you-through-lockdown-136543
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The eight must-read African novels to get you through lockdown
African academics draw up a reading list that speaks to the vibrancy of contemporary as well as older African literature.
Today, we are announcing a new short course for aspiring entrepreneurs! It's called Afro-centric Startup and it focuses on lean startup techniques and engagement. To learn more, take a look! https://www.institute.leadersofafrica.org/afrocentric-startup-course/ Applications are due in three weeks.
TOMORROW at 12.30 UTC, tune into Leaders of Africa Live (leadersofafrica.org/live) featuring a conversation about combating mental health challenges in the COVID-19 era. Join in the conversation by sharing your comments and calling into our discussion!
Your Weekend Read - Did you know that ancient societies including the Great Zimbabwe Civilization were concerned with pandemics? Find out what archaeologists have found - https://theconversation.com/archaeology-shows-how-ancient-african-societies-managed-pandemics-138217
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Archaeology shows how ancient African societies managed pandemics
Archaeologists have long studied diseases in past populations. They've explored the evolution of pathogens and how they interacted with humans.
We have two great events next week! This Wednesday is the last part of our webinar series Achieving eLearning Success in Africa. The webinar reflects on how to use creative assignments and assessment tools to measure student progress.
Then, on Thursday, Leaders of Africa Live features a conversation about holding elections safely in the COVID-19 era. If you have questions or thoughts ahead of the conversation, share them with us via WhatsApp or Telegram at leadersofafrica.org/myvoice
Then, on Thursday, Leaders of Africa Live features a conversation about holding elections safely in the COVID-19 era. If you have questions or thoughts ahead of the conversation, share them with us via WhatsApp or Telegram at leadersofafrica.org/myvoice
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We are excited to announce our Leaders of Africa Live conversation about preparing for elections in the COVID-19 era without postponing deepening democracy. Join in the conversation on Thursday at 12.30 UTC and a register here - bit.ly/leadersaf
Today is the day for the Leaders of Africa Live conversation about elections and democracy in the COVID-19 area. Beginning at 12.30 PM UTC, join the conversation at leadersofafrica.org/live
Your Weekend Read - One of the important concerns in the COVID-19 era is food security. But, there are some things to consider when designing policy - http://democracyinafrica.org/ithe-impact-of-covid19-on-food-security-in-africa/
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Your Monday Read - A recent trend is the consolidation of development agencies with diplomatic agencies. This suggests that aid could become increasingly politicized - https://theconversation.com/dfid-merger-with-foreign-office-signals-shift-from-using-aid-to-reduce-poverty-to-promoting-british-national-self-interest-140884
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DfID merger with Foreign Office signals shift from using aid to reduce poverty to promoting British national self interest
Boris Johnson has announced the UK's Department for International Development will merge with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Your Weekend Read - Violet Acumo reflects on the importance of a balanced approach to gender empowerment - https://www.leadersofafrica.org/analysis/one-sided-approach-broadening-the-gender-empowerment-agenda/
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A One-sided Approach? The Importance of Broadening the Gender Empowerment Agenda · Leaders of Africa
Female empowerment without tackling toxic masculinity is self-defeating and creates a vicious cycle of gender inequality.
Tomorrow on Leaders of Africa Live we consider the challenges of conducting research surveys in the COVID-19 era, as well as the opportunities. Our esteemed panelists include Boniface Dulani who is the Director of Survey of Afrobarometer and a Senior Partner at the Institute of Public Opinion and Research (IPOR) - Malawi. We are also joined by Dr. Bell Ihua who is the Executive Director of Africa Polling Institute and a Principal Consultant at DBI Analytics Consulting.
We discuss the importance of surveys and how we can ensure that data collection is safe for all involved. We will also discuss recent survey results. Join us at leadersofafrica.org/live - 12.30 PM UTC.
Register for a reminder - bit.ly/africasurveys
We discuss the importance of surveys and how we can ensure that data collection is safe for all involved. We will also discuss recent survey results. Join us at leadersofafrica.org/live - 12.30 PM UTC.
Register for a reminder - bit.ly/africasurveys