African Studies Association Annual Conference
The Wilson Center welcomes the African Studies Association to Washington, DC for their 2005 annual conference, which will focus on Health and Political issues, and will be held from November 17-20.
Overview
The Woodrow Wilson Center is pleased to welcome the African Studies Association to Washington DC, for its 48th Annual Meeting, and to join a number of distinguished area institutions as local co-sponsors of this year's conference. The meeting will take place at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, from November 17th - 20th, 2005.
The conference, the largest of its kind in the world, will bring 2,000 Africa scholars and policymakers to Washington, DC. Entitled Health, Knowledge and the Body/Politic in Africa and the Diaspora, the conference will provide an opportunity for scholars and practitioners to discuss contemporary issues and challenges facing Africa.
Over 200 panels will tackle issues such as the HIV/AIDS crisis, Africa's role in the war on terror, environmental risks and degradation, the impact of globalization and new technologies on the continent, and many more.
Participants will include Africa Program Director Howard Wolpe, Fellow Sara Berry, '04-'05 Fellow Jesse Ribot, and '05 Doctoral Candidate Fellow Lee Ann Fujii.
Hosted By
Africa Program
The Africa Program works to address the most critical issues facing Africa and US-Africa relations, build mutually beneficial US-Africa relations, and enhance knowledge and understanding about Africa in the United States. The Program achieves its mission through in-depth research and analyses, 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 US-Africa relations. Read more
Environmental Change and Security Program
The Environmental Change and Security Program (ECSP) explores the connections between environmental change, health, and population dynamics and their links to conflict, human insecurity, and foreign policy. Read more
Maternal Health Initiative
The Wilson Center’s Maternal Health Initiative (MHI) is dedicated to improving the lives of women, adolescents, and children around the world. MHI convenes experts from around the world to discuss solutions to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths and to navigate gender-based global health issues and their links to foreign policy. MHI explores a wide range of policy-related topics, including gender equity, global health, health care workforce and systems, caregiving, gender-based violence, workforce participation, girls’ education, and sexual and reproductive health and rights. MHI is globally focused with additional attention to women and girls living in humanitarian settings. Read more
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