Woodrow wilson center africa program

The Program achieves its mission through in-depth research and analyses, including our blog Africa Up Close, public discussion, working groups, and briefings that bring together policymakers, practitioners, and subject matter experts to analyze and offer practical options for tackling key challenges in Africa and in U. Read more. Explore More. Africa Up Close. January 12, Critical Challenges for the U. Three Things to Watch. James A.

Previous Next. By Ambassador Mark Green on November 3, By Fredrick Ogenga on November 1, The Africa Program works to address the most critical issues facing Africa and U. The Program achieves its mission through in-depth research and analyses, including our blog Africa Up Close, public discussion, working groups, and briefings that bring together policymakers, practitioners, and subject matter experts to analyze and offer practical options for tackling key challenges in Africa and in U.

The U. Zambians woke up to a new dawn on Monday, August 16, - the election of business mogul-turned-politician Hakainde Hichilema as the seventh president of the Republic of Zambia. Will Hichilema deliver on the hopes of 18 million Zambians bruised over the past 10 years by false and broken promises? As President Hakainde Hichilema begins his leadership of Zambia, what lessons can be learnt on why Lungu before him failed and what this example offers Hichilema and other African leaders.

Launched in September , the Brown Capital Management Africa Forum provides a premier platform for substantive and solution-oriented dialogue on key trade, investment, and development issues in Africa, and in U.

The network seeks to foster dialogue and increase the visibility of African perspectives within the U. Through high-level working groups, the Africa Program provides a platform for in-depth, candid discussions and offers real-time options and actionable ideas for addressing pressing issues confronting Africa and U.

Reaching an international audience, the blog draws on contributions from experts, policymakers, and practitioners to present current, relevant, and digestible analyses of developments on the continent. For too long, U. Since , there has been an effort to re-position U. On the Horizon - Our experts weigh in on what to expect in Africa for Interns will also assist with logistical support for events including event set-up, guest check-in, and note-taking.

Researching and identifying speakers and other subject matter experts for Africa Program events and activities, and locating, drafting, and compiling speaker bios and contact information. Writing event and meeting summaries for the Africa Program website. Updating and maintaining the African Program contact database. Drafting various Wilson Center quarterly reports. Research and Writing Support : Providing background research and producing memos on a variety of topics and issues related to Africa and to U.

Social Media and Communications Support: Drafting posts to promote events and publications on the Africa Program social media accounts on Twitter and Facebook. Assisting with formatting of Africa Program publications using established InDesign templates.

Written Intern Deliverables : As part of their professional growth experience, each intern will also be required to: Prepare a PowerPoint presentation on an Africa-related topic of their choice for delivery to an internal Wilson Center audience. Attend at least three Africa-focused events in the Washington area. Prepare a one-page evaluation on the impact of their internship experience. Produce a resume-ready section capturing their internship experience for review and discussion with the Program Director at the conclusion of their internship.

Interns also have the option of writing a blog on an Africa-related topic for publication on Africa Up Close. Eligibility Requirements: Successful candidates should have: An academic background in Africa and Africa-related issues. Other experience related to Africa would be a plus. Strong administrative, organizational, and research skills. Excellent writing skills. Copyediting and proofreading experience is a plus. Teamwork, attention to detail, initiative, good problem-solving skills, and an enthusiastic and responsible approach to unsupervised work.

Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing tasks and schedules is desirable. Media production skills, including photography; photo, video, and audio editing; or graphic or page design are a plus. Students who are currently enrolled in B.

However, preference will be given to students enrolled in B.