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Africa Rising! The role of African cities and city-regions in Africa’s new industrial revolution
Africa Rising! The role of African cities and city-regions in Africa’s new industrial revolution A presentation by The Hon David Makhura Premier of Gauteng Province, South Africa Wednesday 5 April, 12:30pm Refreshments served from 12:00 noon AIIA Conference Centre – Stephen House 32 Thesiger Court Deakin ACT 2600 “What are the competing narratives about “Africa
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Zwangobani thesis on Becoming African Australian
Kirk Zwangobani was awarded his PhD at the ANU’s December graduation ceremony, his topic being ‘Convivial Multiculture and the Perplication of Race: The Dynamics of Becoming African Australian’. The Abstract is in the ANU library catalogue at https://library.anu.edu.au/search~S4?/YZwangobani&searchscope=4&SORT=DZ/YZwangobani&searchscope=4&SORT=DZ&extended=0&SUBKEY=Zwangobani/1%2C2%2C2%2CB/frameset&FF=YZwangobani&searchscope=4&SORT=DZ&1%2C1%2C It reads as follows: “This thesis explores the intertwined problems of belonging and becoming as seen through
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Past events Legalising Authoritarianism in Egypt
Professor Amr Hamzawy Date & time 6–7pm 14 March 2017 Location The Auditorium, 188 Fellows Lane, 2601 Acton ‘This talk examines the ways in which successive Egyptian governments have utilised lawmaking to eliminate opponents and silence voices of dissent since the coup of 3 July 2013.’ Professor Amr Hamzawy studied political science and developmental studies
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UNFPA chief to talk about Global Health
Dr Babatunde Osotimehin, Executive Director of UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, will talk on global health and sexual and reproductive health and rights. Dr Osotimehin is a global leader with expertise in public health, women’s empowerment and young people. He has a particular focus on promoting human rights, including sexual and reproductive health and
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ANU hosts Mineral and Energy Economics course
This six-week Mineral and Energy Economics course represents a collaborative initiative between the University of Pretoria South Africa, and The Australian National University, and is funded by DFAT under the Australia Africa Awards scheme. The first two weeks will be held in Pretoria and the subsequent four weeks at the Crawford School of Public Policy,
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‘Australia’s Africa engagement’ by Matthew Neuhaus
Australia’s African Engagement A presentation by Matthew Neuhaus Assistant Secretary, Africa Branch, DFAT Wednesday 22 February, 6:00pm Refreshments served from 5:30pm AIIA Conference Centre – Stephen House 32 Thesiger Court Deakin ACT 2600 Australia’s Africa engagement – encompassing 54 bilateral relationships on one continent of over 1 billion people at the frontline of some of
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Australian Government developing a foreign policy White Paper
From: https://dfat.gov.au/whitepaper/index.html “This will be Australia’s first foreign policy White Paper since 2003. The international environment has changed profoundly over the past 13 years. At the same time, Australia’s engagement with the world has continued to expand. We need to ensure our international engagement continues to deliver prosperity and security for all Australians. The White
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Windlab seeking a Project Manager for Nairobi
From Dr Nathan Steggel in Canberra: “Windlab is recruiting for a Project Manager to be based in Nairobi – if you think of interest please send to any African networks. https://www.windlab.com/sites/default/files/20170124_WindlabAfrica.KenyaPMJobDescription_KP.pdf https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/readjob/31092/jobs/project-manager-job-at-windlab Dr Nathan Steggel GM Operations | Windlab Level 4, 60 Marcus Clarke Street | Canberra 2601 | Australia Office: +61-2-6175-4608 | Mobile: +61-433-108-392
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ANU launch of World Development Report 2017: Governance and the Law
Crawford School of Public Policy | Development Policy Centre Event details Forum On St Valentine’s Day, Devpolicy at the Crawford School will launch the The World Development Report 2017, including a presentation of the report and a panel discussion. Date & time Tuesday 14 February 2017 5.00pm–6.30pm Venue Barton Theatre, Level 1, JG Crawford
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DFAT – INAUGURAL AID SUPPLIER CONFERENCE 2017
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT See: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dfat-inaugural-aid-supplier-conference-2017-tickets-29564591489 ‘DFAT’s Aid Supplier Conference 2017 will be an opportunity for those involved in the delivery of the Australian Aid Program to find out about opportunities, policies and priorities. The conference will focus on practical aspects around procuring and implementing effective aid activities, and will include opportunities to discuss