Africa
Africa
About the Program
The Africa Program focuses on economic, political, and transnational issues shaping Africa’s future. By conducting data-driven research, convening high-level dialogues, forging strategic partnerships, and amplifying African voices, the program addresses a crucial knowledge gap on Africa’s role in a changing global environment.
Program experts
Katie Auth
Nonresident Scholar, Africa Program
Anthony Carroll
Nonresident Scholar, Africa Program
Ramsey C. Day
Nonresident Scholar, Africa Program
Nicolas Lippolis
Nonresident Scholar, Africa Program
David McNair
Nonresident Scholar, Africa Program
Jane Munga
Fellow, Africa Program
Christian-Géraud Neema
Nonresident Scholar, Africa Program
Folashadé Soulé
Nonresident Scholar, Africa Program
Zainab Usman
Senior Fellow and Director, Africa Program
Gilles Yabi
Nonresident Scholar, Africa Program
Focus
Key Areas of Research
Focus
Key Areas of Research
Climate Change
The Africa Program’s Climate Change work examines the intersection of global decarbonization policies and innovations with Africa’s economic development priorities.
Climate Change
The Africa Program’s Climate Change work examines the intersection of global decarbonization policies and innovations with Africa’s economic development priorities.
Technology
The technology initiative at the Carnegie Africa Program seeks to provide policy makers and stakeholders with practical policy insights to bridge Africa’s digital divide and increase connectivity gains across the continent.
Technology
The technology initiative at the Carnegie Africa Program seeks to provide policy makers and stakeholders with practical policy insights to bridge Africa’s digital divide and increase connectivity gains across the continent.
Trade
Our work on trade examines the changing landscape of Africa’s trade relations and the implications of regional integration for export diversification and new trade agreements for access to global markets as well as the future of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act.
Trade
Our work on trade examines the changing landscape of Africa’s trade relations and the implications of regional integration for export diversification and new trade agreements for access to global markets as well as the future of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act.
Investments
The Africa Program’s Investments work analyzes how public and private investment flows can better support Africa’s economic resilience.
Investments
The Africa Program’s Investments work analyzes how public and private investment flows can better support Africa’s economic resilience.
External Relations
We examine the implications for Africa of the changing external strategies of major global actors and outline concrete policy recommendations towards mutually beneficial outcomes that advance international cooperation.
External Relations
We examine the implications for Africa of the changing external strategies of major global actors and outline concrete policy recommendations towards mutually beneficial outcomes that advance international cooperation.
Climate Change
TThe momentum for global climate action is accelerating. Despite having contributed only a fraction of total emissions, African countries stand to be disproportionately impacted by its effects. Furthermore, the race to net-zero will affect the market for natural resources, financial flows and clean energy technologies in Africa.
The Africa Program’s Climate Change work examines the intersection of global decarbonization policies and innovations with Africa’s economic development priorities. We focus on Africa’s efforts to address energy poverty, achieve economic diversification especially for fossil fuel producers, manage a new scramble for climate minerals, and finance a just transition to a low carbon future.
Climate Change
TThe momentum for global climate action is accelerating. Despite having contributed only a fraction of total emissions, African countries stand to be disproportionately impacted by its effects. Furthermore, the race to net-zero will affect the market for natural resources, financial flows and clean energy technologies in Africa.
The Africa Program’s Climate Change work examines the intersection of global decarbonization policies and innovations with Africa’s economic development priorities. We focus on Africa’s efforts to address energy poverty, achieve economic diversification especially for fossil fuel producers, manage a new scramble for climate minerals, and finance a just transition to a low carbon future.
Events from the Africa Program
Events from the Africa Program
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African Climate Research Organizations
A compilation of Africa-based research organizations working on climate-related technical and policy issues.
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· May 30, 2024
· May 30, 2024
A New Chapter in U.S.-Kenya Relations Links Silicon Valley and Silicon Savannah
Ruto’s state visit to Washington resulted in a historic foreign policy moment with technology cooperation at its core. Now, the Kenyan president has the enormous responsibility to capitalize on these opportunities.
· June 13, 2024
How Is China’s Economic Transition Affecting Its Relations With Africa?
China’s slowing growth will increasingly impact its economic relations with Africa. Policy directions within African countries and third parties such as the United States will greatly shape how these changes in the China-Africa relationship continue to unfold.
- Zainab Usman,
- Tang Xiaoyang
2024 Carnegie Africa Forum
June 27, 2024
Join us for the inaugural Carnegie Africa Forum, a special one-day event that will bring together global thought leaders for discussions on the continent’s role in international cooperation.
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- Zainab Usman,
- Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar,
- Redi Tlhabi,
- Yinka Adegoke,
- Ambassador Elsie Kanza,
- Ambassador Sékou Berthe,
- Ambassador Alima Mahama,
- Ambassador Youssef Amrani,
- Ambassador Hilda Suka-Mafudze,
- Howard French ,
- Raul Alfaro Pelico,
- Katie Auth,
- Professor Yemi Osinbajo,
- Nanjala Nyabola,
- Vincent Makori,
- Bright Simons,
- Hannah Ryder,
- Yacouba Sissoko,
- Jennifer Strong,
- Jane Munga,
- Nicholas Bramble,
- Alex Tsado,
- Julian Pecquet,
- Ambassador Jendayi Frazer,
- Ambassador Tibor Nagy,
- Ambassador Johnnie Carson,
- Ambassador Herman Cohen,
- Jonathan Oppenheimer
How the AGOA Reauthorization Process Could Help Diversify U.S. Critical Mineral Supplies
The ongoing African Growth and Opportunity Act reauthorization process could facilitate the expansion of U.S.-Africa trade in critical minerals.
· April 30, 2024
Africa: Economics, People and Politics
In this edition of Straight Talk Africa host Vincent Makori explores the interrelation of economy and politics with Zainab Usman
Getting Real: How the United States Can Deliver on Its Commitment to African Infrastructure
Ambitious U.S. rhetoric and commitment to African infrastructure requires follow-through. By taking a few concrete steps, the United States can make real progress on this worthy goal.
· April 23, 2024
Africa Has Its Own Approach to AI
Policymakers and legislators around the world are debating how to regulate artificial intelligence. Although the U.S., the European Union and China dominate coverage of this effort, a less-publicized but vital discourse about AI is taking place throughout Africa.
Tomorrow’s Global Financial Architecture: A Reform Plan for People and Planet
As calls for global financial architecture reform grow louder, activists risk overloading policymakers. They should instead propose a comprehensive viable reform plan for People and Planet.
· April 4, 2024
Senegal: From Constitutional Crisis to Democratic Restoration
Senegal’s democracy has emerged stronger—and with a energetic young president-elect—from the period of uncertainty created by outgoing President Macky Sall’s political maneuvers.
· April 1, 2024
What Is the Future of U.S.-Africa Trade Policy?
March 27, 2024
Join the Carnegie Endowment for an informative conversation with leading experts from business, civil society, and government to discuss Professor David Luke’s How Africa Trades and how the United States can rethink trade with Africa.
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- Zainab Usman,
- David Luke,
- Florizelle (Florie) Liser,
- Anthony (Tony) Carroll
How Is China’s Economic Transition Affecting Its Relations With Africa?
- Zainab Usman,
- Tang Xiaoyang
2024 Carnegie Africa Forum
June 27, 2024
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- Zainab Usman,
- Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar,
- Redi Tlhabi,
- Yinka Adegoke,
- Ambassador Elsie Kanza,
- Ambassador Sékou Berthe,
- Ambassador Alima Mahama,
- Ambassador Youssef Amrani,
- Ambassador Hilda Suka-Mafudze,
- Howard French ,
- Raul Alfaro Pelico,
- Katie Auth,
- Professor Yemi Osinbajo,
- Nanjala Nyabola,
- Vincent Makori,
- Bright Simons,
- Hannah Ryder,
- Yacouba Sissoko,
- Jennifer Strong,
- Jane Munga,
- Nicholas Bramble,
- Alex Tsado,
- Julian Pecquet,
- Ambassador Jendayi Frazer,
- Ambassador Tibor Nagy,
- Ambassador Johnnie Carson,
- Ambassador Herman Cohen,
- Jonathan Oppenheimer
What Is the Future of U.S.-Africa Trade Policy?
March 27, 2024
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- Zainab Usman,
- David Luke,
- Florizelle (Florie) Liser,
- Anthony (Tony) Carroll
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