Viewpoint Lecture Series

TransAfrica Forum’s Viewpoint Lecture Series: Perspectives from Africa and the Diaspora undertakes in-depth examinations of contemporary issues integral to an informed appreciation for the political and socioeconomic fabric of Africa and the Diaspora.

Past Lectures

August 31, 2010
Debate on Globalization: Threat or Opportunity?
Africa Action, TransAfrica Forum, and IPS' Foreign Policy In Focus will host this provocative contest of perspectives and analysis between Rick Rowden, a long-time critic of IMF policy, and Eugene Nyambal, former senior advisor to executive directors at the Board of Directors of the IMF. August 31, 2010 12:30 - 2:00 PM, at Institute for Policy Studies (IPS), 1112 16th Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036.
August 5, 2010
An Exit from Debt – The Need for Fair and Transparent Arbitration for Sovereign Debt in Africa and Beyond
Come join in a discussion with: Collins Magalasi, Executive Director, African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD); Tirivangani Mutazu, Program Officer, AFRODAD; and Gail Hurley, Policy Specialist on Development Finance, UNDP. This event is sponsored by Jubilee USA Network, New Rules for Global Finance, Africa Action, Institute for Policy Studies, and TransAfrica Forum.
June 30, 2010
Congo Independence 50 Years Later: The Continuing Pursuit
Hosted by: Africa Action, Africa Faith and Justice Network, Congo Global Action, Friends of the Congo, Institute for Policy Studies, TransAfrica Forum. June 30, 2010, 2:00 to 8:30 PM.

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