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
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
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
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.
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.
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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· July 11, 2024
· July 11, 2024
Are the World's Largest Donors Cutting Their Bilateral Aid to Africa?
As Western nations slash aid to developing countries from their budgets, China is reaffirming its commitment to development financing in Africa.
· October 31, 2024
America Votes: What It Means for Africa
A conversation on what the U.S. presidential elections might mean for Africa.
Realizing the International Potential of the CHIPS and Science Act’s Technology Hubs
Beyond their domestic potential, these hubs could feature prominently in U.S. economic relations with the African continent and the rest of the world.
· October 28, 2024
U.S. Development Agencies Should Embrace AI to Transform the U.S.-Africa Relationship
To modernize the U.S.-Africa relationship, U.S. diplomatic and development efforts should prioritize AI-powered technologies and the broader digital transformation.
· September 25, 2024
Africa’s Petrostates Are Missing Out on the Oil Boom — and It Matters
Climate activists might celebrate the contraction in production but countries need to finance their energy transitions.
Kenya Is at an Inflection Point. It Needs a New Path to Progress.
After the Gen Z demonstrations upended the country’s political landscape, Ruto must do more if he wants to restore trust and root out corruption.
· August 22, 2024
Maximizing the Benefits of the Renewed Global Interest in Africa’s Strategic Minerals
Key insights from a peer-learning negotiation workshop.
· August 15, 2024
Development Is Digital: Harnessing Technology’s Potential for a Better World
July 25, 2024
Samantha Power, the nineteenth Administrator of USAID, will deliver a keynote address on how technology is perhaps the single most decisive force shaping global development today—and outline choices we can make now to minimize the risks and maximize technology's potential to improve people’s lives. Following her speech, Administrator Power will join Carnegie’s President, Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar, for a fireside chat.
- Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar,
- Samantha Power
Who Speaks for Africa at COP? Power and Politics at the UN Climate Negotiations
African countries are gaining greater representation at COP, but it is unclear whether this increased visibility will lead to better climate outcomes for the continent.
- Victoria Markiewicz,
- Praise Gandah,
- Nicholas Micinski
Why Europe Needs Africa
Cooperation between Africa and Europe should build on both continents’ strengths to identify converging interests, compatible visions, and potential synergies.
· July 9, 2024
Development Is Digital: Harnessing Technology’s Potential for a Better World
July 25, 2024
- Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar,
- Samantha Power
Who Speaks for Africa at COP? Power and Politics at the UN Climate Negotiations
- Victoria Markiewicz,
- Praise Gandah,
- Nicholas Micinski
Why Europe Needs Africa
· July 9, 2024
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