On May 1, African women and youth leaders discussed their experiences harnessing technology and developing innovative ideas to overcome everyday issues and provide solutions for social resilience and sustainability. Watch the webcast here and an event summary will be available shortly. read more
About the Project on Leadership and Building State Capacity
Since 2005, the Project on Leadership and Building State Capacity, established at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars by then Director Howard Wolpe, promotes holistic and sustainable approaches to international conflict resolution, prevention and post-conflict recovery. Read more.
The Latest from the Project on Leadership and Building State Capacity
Why Economic Partnership Agreements Undermine Africa's Regional Integration
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May 03, 2013
This paper is specifically about providing suggestions for positions the AU can take vis-a-vis the European Union’s
Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs). Central is an urgent call for member states to give the AU latitude to ensure that the conclusion of EPAs with the EU is postponed until, at least, the next decade. Simply: If the EU successfully foists EPAs on a critical number of member states through unilateral threats to prematurely withdraw or limit preferential treatment, the negative consequences will be devastating not only to Africa but to many trading partners. more
African Women and Youth as Agents of Change through Technology and Innovation
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May 01, 2013 // 10:15am — 2:30pm
On May 1, African women and youth leaders discussed their experiences harnessing technology and developing innovative ideas to overcome everyday issues and provide solutions for social resilience and sustainability. Watch the webcast here and an event summary will be available shortly. more
Africa Program and Leadership Project Communications Intern
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Apr 25, 2013
The Africa Program and the Project on Leadership and Building State Capacity are jointly seeking qualified applicants for two available communications internship positions in Washington, D.C. Interns will assist program staff in its outreach and communications strategies, social media development and web management. more
The Search for Antiseptic War: The Prospects and Perils of Drones for the United States, the Sahel and Beyond
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Apr 19, 2013
The U.S. Government has made clear that stabilization missions requiring deployment of large numbers of personnel—military and civilian—are not on the agenda for the foreseeable future. Not only budget constraints but also sobering experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan have produced a strategic shift. more
Climate Change Adaptation and Peacebuilding in Africa: An Adaptation Partnership Workshop Report
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Apr 04, 2013
A workshop report focused on three areas of intersection that have dominated discussions of climate and security links in developing country contexts. more
