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

Kholofelo Kugler

Kholofelo Kugler

Nonresident Scholar, Africa Program

Nicolas Lippolis

Nonresident Scholar, Africa Program

Jane Munga

Fellow, Africa Program

Christian-Géraud Neema

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

 
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Climate Change

The 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.

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Climate Change

The 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.

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Events from the Africa Program

Events from the Africa Program

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december
4
2024
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Governing the Digital Economy: Introducing the Africa Technology Policy Tracker
9:30 AM — 11:00 AM EST

The Carnegie Africa Program, in partnership with the African Telecommunications Union will unveil the Africa Technology Tracker through demonstration of its capabilities, followed by a panel discussion on its impact.

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Map of Africa with connecting lines
december
4
2024
event
Governing the Digital Economy: Introducing the Africa Technology Policy Tracker
9:30 AM — 11:00 AM EST

The Carnegie Africa Program, in partnership with the African Telecommunications Union will unveil the Africa Technology Tracker through demonstration of its capabilities, followed by a panel discussion on its impact.

  • +6
event
What Comes Next? Insights Into the Future of U.S.-Africa Relations Under a New Trump Administration
November 19, 2024

To better prepare for the forthcoming changes, we have invited officials from the previous Trump administration to offer their insight and suggestions on the future of U.S. policy towards Africa. Join the Carnegie Africa Program as we bring together officials who had served during the first Trump administration to offer initial insights into the incoming administration’s approach to Africa. 

  • Tibor Nagy
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What Comes Next? Insights Into the Future of U.S.-Africa Relations Under a New Trump Administration
November 19, 2024

To better prepare for the forthcoming changes, we have invited officials from the previous Trump administration to offer their insight and suggestions on the future of U.S. policy towards Africa. Join the Carnegie Africa Program as we bring together officials who had served during the first Trump administration to offer initial insights into the incoming administration’s approach to Africa. 

  • Tibor Nagy
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Carnegie Africa Forum
conference
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.

  • Redi Tlhabi
  • +25
  • 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
  • Tibor Nagy
  • Ambassador Johnnie Carson
  • Ambassador Herman Cohen
  • Jonathan Oppenheimer
Carnegie Africa Forum
conference
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.

  • Redi Tlhabi
  • +25
  • 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
  • Tibor Nagy
  • Ambassador Johnnie Carson
  • Ambassador Herman Cohen
  • Jonathan Oppenheimer
Digital Feature

African Climate Research Organizations

A compilation of Africa-based research organizations working on climate-related technical and policy issues.

All work from Africa

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