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  • Any Solution to the Problem of No Internet for Online Learning in Rural Communities During & After COVID-19?
    By: Chris Prince Udochukwu Njoku, PhD
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  • Any Solution to the Problem of No Internet for Online Learning in Rural Communities During & After COVID-19?
    By: Chris Prince Udochukwu Njoku, PhD
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  • University of Nigeria, Nsukka 60th anniversary
    We are excited to join MSU President Samuel Stanley in congratulating our friends at University of Nigeria, Nsukka as they celebrate their 60th anniversary. While we wish we could celebrate with them in person, we are thrilled to continue building on the decades-long partnership between MSU and UNN. MSU and UNN worked together to establish the first land-grant institution on the continent in 1960 and both are founding members of the Alliance for African Partnership. African Studies Center | Michigan State University has established the Nnamdi Azikiwe International African Student Fellowship, in honor of the former president of Nigeria, to support international African student travel to Africa for their research. Congratulations Lions and Lionesses on your milestone, and here’s to the next sixty years!
    By: Elaina Lawrence

  • University of Nigeria, Nsukka 60th anniversary
    We are excited to join MSU President Samuel Stanley in congratulating our friends at University of Nigeria, Nsukka as they celebrate their 60th anniversary. While we wish we could celebrate with them in person, we are thrilled to continue building on the decades-long partnership between MSU and UNN. MSU and UNN worked together to establish the first land-grant institution on the continent in 1960 and both are founding members of the Alliance for African Partnership. African Studies Center | Michigan State University has established the Nnamdi Azikiwe International African Student Fellowship, in honor of the former president of Nigeria, to support international African student travel to Africa for their research. Congratulations Lions and Lionesses on your milestone, and here’s to the next sixty years! Read more
    By: Elaina Lawrence
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    The world needs the contribution of African scientists
    Check out this University World News article on the need for more African scientists.   According to authors Marincola and Kariuki, "African science matters not only because African people matter but also because people everywhere in the world will thrive only if science is driven by the best possible talent and initiative of all the peoples of the world."   Click the link below to read more: https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20201015080006769&fbclid=IwAR3c8vP1yTAOTXW-bH2p_6ak4_mFqREKTBdN9iRlk5jEjz3C0v8a7_wtqtk  
    By: Elaina Lawrence
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    The world needs the contribution of African scientists
    Check out this University World News article on the need for more African scientists.   According to authors Marincola and Kariuki, "African science matters not only because African people matter but also because people everywhere in the world will thrive only if science is driven by the best possible talent and initiative of all the peoples of the world."   Click the link below to read more: https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20201015080006769&fbclid=IwAR3c8vP1yTAOTXW-bH2p_6ak4_mFqREKTBdN9iRlk5jEjz3C0v8a7_wtqtk   Read more
    By: Elaina Lawrence
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    Youth as Catalysts for Agricultural Transformation - Borlaug Dialogue/WFP Side Event
    Follow the link to watch the Youth as Catalysts for Agricultural Transformation - Borlaug Dialogue/WFP Side Event recording. This event featured a discussion about research, programmatic and advocacy efforts underway to advance SBAE in Africa, and a call for collaboration across sectors.   Sub-Saharan Africa is home to almost one billion people. By 2050, the population of the region is expected to double, and half will be under the age of 18. Known as the “youth bulge,” this sudden population explosion will exacerbate challenges around youth employment and food security unless policymakers take decisive action, today.      
    By: Elaina Lawrence
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    Youth as Catalysts for Agricultural Transformation - Borlaug Dialogue/WFP Side Event
    Follow the link to watch the Youth as Catalysts for Agricultural Transformation - Borlaug Dialogue/WFP Side Event recording. This event featured a discussion about research, programmatic and advocacy efforts underway to advance SBAE in Africa, and a call for collaboration across sectors.   Sub-Saharan Africa is home to almost one billion people. By 2050, the population of the region is expected to double, and half will be under the age of 18. Known as the “youth bulge,” this sudden population explosion will exacerbate challenges around youth employment and food security unless policymakers take decisive action, today.       Read more
    By: Elaina Lawrence
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    Africa's rapid economic transformation
    Check out this article co-authored by Thom Jayne, Adesoji Adelaja, and one of AAP's co-directors, Richard Mkandawire.   The article provides a powerful message of hope for Africa. In spite of wars, famine and poverty they argue that Africa has made major strides in living standards, there is clearly a new generation that provide promise for the transformation of the continent. The underlying message is that they have in the making a cadre of African entrepreneurs that are delinking from the past.   Click on the link below to read more:   https://www.rural21.com/english/current-issue/detail/article/africas-rapid-economic-transformation.html
    By: Elaina Lawrence
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    Africa's rapid economic transformation
    Check out this article co-authored by Thom Jayne, Adesoji Adelaja, and one of AAP's co-directors, Richard Mkandawire.   The article provides a powerful message of hope for Africa. In spite of wars, famine and poverty they argue that Africa has made major strides in living standards, there is clearly a new generation that provide promise for the transformation of the continent. The underlying message is that they have in the making a cadre of African entrepreneurs that are delinking from the past.   Click on the link below to read more:   https://www.rural21.com/english/current-issue/detail/article/africas-rapid-economic-transformation.html Read more
    By: Elaina Lawrence
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    Webinar: Graduate School Application and Experience in North America and Europe-Lagos Studies Assoc.
    Webinars will be held October, 3, 10, 17, and 24 hosted by the Lagos Studies Association At its annual Conference, the Lagos Studies Association organizes workshops on graduate school application and experience in North America and Europe, featuring graduate school faculty and students. Unfortunately, COVID-19 pandemic did not allow the conference to hold this year. We are happy to hold these events via Zoom Webinars on October 3, 10, 17, and 24. See full schedule below.   Graduate School Application and Experience in North America: Perspectives from Graduate Students   Date: October 10 Time: 5-7pm (Nigeria Time)   Panelists Chair: Tosin Gbogi (Marquette University/African Literature and Popular Culture)   Discussants Ayodeji Adegbite (University of Wisconsin-Madison) Samuel Kehinde Adesubokan (University of Victoria) Esther Ajayi-Lowo (Texas Woman’s University) Omoyemi Ajisebutu (Northwestern University) Theophilus Okunlola (University of Wisconsin-Madison) Yolanda Osondu (University of Calgary)   Topics for discussion include but not limited to the following: • Preparing for the Graduate Record Examination • Taking the Test of English as Foreign Language/Navigating waiver • Choosing graduate program and writing statement of purpose • Coursework, qualifying exam, and reading concentration • Adjusting to a new academic culture • Conducting fieldwork and sourcing for external funding • Writing your dissertation and preparing for the job market   Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86544791933?pwd=aXBuaC9zNVNnOHM0WnNIWnpyWURYZz09 Webinar ID: 865 4479 1933 Passcode: 990616 Also via LSA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/205111409881162     ----------     Graduate School Application and Experience in Europe: Perspectives from Graduate School Faculty   Date: Oct. 17 Time: 5-7pm (Nigeria Time)     Panelists Panel Chair: Oliver Coates (University of Cambridge/History)   Discussants Shola Adenekan (University of Amsterdam/African Literature and New Media) Simidele Dosekun (London School of Economics and Political Science/Feminist Studies) Emilie Guitard (French National Center for Scientific Research/Anthropology) Steven Pierce (University of Manchester/History) Dmitri van den Bersselaar (Leipzig University /History)     Topics for discussion include but not limited to the following: • Things to consider when picking graduate program • Contacting prospective supervisors: Dos and Don’ts • What admission committees look for in application dossier • Writing competitive PhD proposal • Funding for graduate education   Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83891051455?pwd=aG8zeEwydWUvT0NScEFtOEluQjBLUT09 Webinar ID: 838 9105 1455 Passcode: 787421 Also via LSA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/205111409881162     ----------   Graduate School Application and Experience in Europe: Perspectives from Graduate Students     Date: Oct. 24 Time: 5-7pm (Nigeria Time)     Panelists   Panel Chair:  Peter Oderinde (University of Basel)   Discussants Daniel Chukwuemeka (University of Bristol) Tolulope Ilesanmi (University of Basel) Jammie Titilayo (Technische Universität Darmstadt) Seun Williams (The Graduate School of International and Development Studies)     Topics for discussion include but not limited to the following: • Things to consider when picking graduate program • Contacting prospective supervisors: Dos and Don’ts • What admission committees look for in application dossier • Writing competitive PhD proposal • Funding for graduate education   Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85076855946?pwd=R2MvV3RzR2RIN0NGTkp3UndXVVpiZz09 Webinar ID: 850 7685 5946 Passcode: 848810 Also via LSA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/205111409881162  
    By: Amy Jamison
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    Webinar: Graduate School Application and Experience in North America and Europe-Lagos Studies Assoc.
    Webinars will be held October, 3, 10, 17, and 24 hosted by the Lagos Studies Association At its annual Conference, the Lagos Studies Association organizes workshops on graduate school application and experience in North America and Europe, featuring graduate school faculty and students. Unfortunately, COVID-19 pandemic did not allow the conference to hold this year. We are happy to hold these events via Zoom Webinars on October 3, 10, 17, and 24. See full schedule below.   Graduate School Application and Experience in North America: Perspectives from Graduate Students   Date: October 10 Time: 5-7pm (Nigeria Time)   Panelists Chair: Tosin Gbogi (Marquette University/African Literature and Popular Culture)   Discussants Ayodeji Adegbite (University of Wisconsin-Madison) Samuel Kehinde Adesubokan (University of Victoria) Esther Ajayi-Lowo (Texas Woman’s University) Omoyemi Ajisebutu (Northwestern University) Theophilus Okunlola (University of Wisconsin-Madison) Yolanda Osondu (University of Calgary)   Topics for discussion include but not limited to the following: • Preparing for the Graduate Record Examination • Taking the Test of English as Foreign Language/Navigating waiver • Choosing graduate program and writing statement of purpose • Coursework, qualifying exam, and reading concentration • Adjusting to a new academic culture • Conducting fieldwork and sourcing for external funding • Writing your dissertation and preparing for the job market   Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86544791933?pwd=aXBuaC9zNVNnOHM0WnNIWnpyWURYZz09 Webinar ID: 865 4479 1933 Passcode: 990616 Also via LSA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/205111409881162     ----------     Graduate School Application and Experience in Europe: Perspectives from Graduate School Faculty   Date: Oct. 17 Time: 5-7pm (Nigeria Time)     Panelists Panel Chair: Oliver Coates (University of Cambridge/History)   Discussants Shola Adenekan (University of Amsterdam/African Literature and New Media) Simidele Dosekun (London School of Economics and Political Science/Feminist Studies) Emilie Guitard (French National Center for Scientific Research/Anthropology) Steven Pierce (University of Manchester/History) Dmitri van den Bersselaar (Leipzig University /History)     Topics for discussion include but not limited to the following: • Things to consider when picking graduate program • Contacting prospective supervisors: Dos and Don’ts • What admission committees look for in application dossier • Writing competitive PhD proposal • Funding for graduate education   Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83891051455?pwd=aG8zeEwydWUvT0NScEFtOEluQjBLUT09 Webinar ID: 838 9105 1455 Passcode: 787421 Also via LSA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/205111409881162     ----------   Graduate School Application and Experience in Europe: Perspectives from Graduate Students     Date: Oct. 24 Time: 5-7pm (Nigeria Time)     Panelists   Panel Chair:  Peter Oderinde (University of Basel)   Discussants Daniel Chukwuemeka (University of Bristol) Tolulope Ilesanmi (University of Basel) Jammie Titilayo (Technische Universität Darmstadt) Seun Williams (The Graduate School of International and Development Studies)     Topics for discussion include but not limited to the following: • Things to consider when picking graduate program • Contacting prospective supervisors: Dos and Don’ts • What admission committees look for in application dossier • Writing competitive PhD proposal • Funding for graduate education   Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85076855946?pwd=R2MvV3RzR2RIN0NGTkp3UndXVVpiZz09 Webinar ID: 850 7685 5946 Passcode: 848810 Also via LSA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/205111409881162   Read more
    By: Amy Jamison

  • USAID's new higher education on-line learning module--This learning module covers how investing in higher education programming can be transformational, key elements of USAID Higher Education programming, milestones and lessons, cross-cutting considerations, and higher education reporting indicators. https://www.edu-links.org/online-learning-modules#HE
    By: Amy Jamison

  • USAID's new higher education on-line learning module--This learning module covers how investing in higher education programming can be transformational, key elements of USAID Higher Education programming, milestones and lessons, cross-cutting considerations, and higher education reporting indicators. https://www.edu-links.org/online-learning-modules#HE Read more
    By: Amy Jamison

  • Department of State Fellows Alumnus Continued Success!
    AAP is excited to share that Raymond Musiima, an MSU alumnus of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs' Professional Fellows Program, recently received a grant from Comic Relief to work with young refugees in Uganda to address mental health issues through sports. The program, Obstacle Race Against Stigma and Shame, is set to launch January 2021 and continue through the end of 2024.   We congratulate you Raymond on the continued success!
    By: Elaina Lawrence
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  • Department of State Fellows Alumnus Continued Success!
    AAP is excited to share that Raymond Musiima, an MSU alumnus of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs' Professional Fellows Program, recently received a grant from Comic Relief to work with young refugees in Uganda to address mental health issues through sports. The program, Obstacle Race Against Stigma and Shame, is set to launch January 2021 and continue through the end of 2024.   We congratulate you Raymond on the continued success! Read more
    By: Elaina Lawrence
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    AAU Virtual African Academic Diasporic Homecoming Side Event
    On 29 September at 12:30 PM EDT, the AAP, will be hosting a side event webinar on "Building women research leaders from African Institutions – Sharing perspectives" during the Association of African Universities Diaspora Conference.   The event will be moderated by one of our very own co-directors, Dr. Jose Jackson-Malete, and she will be joined by panelists: - Professor Ama de-Graft Aikins, British Academy Global Professor, Institute of Advanced Studies, UCL - Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, Vice Chancellor of Makerere University - Ms. Millicent L. Liani, DELTAS PhD Fellow, Center for Capacity Research at LSTM - Dr. Welore Tamboura, Lecturer from Université des Lettres et des Sciences Humaines de Bamako   Click on the link below to register:   https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oHfxIxvZRFK4igInnmb8jw?fbclid=IwAR3E-EEjSk-O0pPKUNrhIRtrLz4q2MIhSK1DAi09NkO1nPek7_ATvAT2af4
    By: Elaina Lawrence
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    AAU Virtual African Academic Diasporic Homecoming Side Event
    On 29 September at 12:30 PM EDT, the AAP, will be hosting a side event webinar on "Building women research leaders from African Institutions – Sharing perspectives" during the Association of African Universities Diaspora Conference.   The event will be moderated by one of our very own co-directors, Dr. Jose Jackson-Malete, and she will be joined by panelists: - Professor Ama de-Graft Aikins, British Academy Global Professor, Institute of Advanced Studies, UCL - Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, Vice Chancellor of Makerere University - Ms. Millicent L. Liani, DELTAS PhD Fellow, Center for Capacity Research at LSTM - Dr. Welore Tamboura, Lecturer from Université des Lettres et des Sciences Humaines de Bamako   Click on the link below to register:   https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oHfxIxvZRFK4igInnmb8jw?fbclid=IwAR3E-EEjSk-O0pPKUNrhIRtrLz4q2MIhSK1DAi09NkO1nPek7_ATvAT2af4 Read more
    By: Elaina Lawrence
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  • PASET-RSIF PhD Scholarships in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology
    The Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) is an African-led initiative with the goal of strengthening skills in the Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology to further socio-economic transformation in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) is the flagship program of PASET. RSIF focuses on transformative technologies that have a far-reaching positive impact on society. It is funded by contributions from African governments, the World Bank and the Government of Korea and facilitated by the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Nairobi, Kenya. RSIF aims to train quality PhD students and post-doctoral researchers at selected African universities (‘African Host Universities’) to address the human resource gap of highly qualified specialists in the fields of applied sciences, engineering, and technology (ASET) and to contribute to improving research and innovation capacities in those fields in SSA. RSIF also supports the strengthening of research and innovation ecosystems at the African Host Universities by providing funding through competitive grants. Deadline for submission: 15th JUNE 2020, 17:00 (East Africa Time UTC+3)   Follow the link below to learn more: https://www.rsif-paset.org/calls/scholarships-call/">https://www.rsif-paset.org/calls/scholarships-call/" rel="nofollow">https://www.rsif-paset.org/calls/scholarships-call/
    By: Elaina Lawrence
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  • PASET-RSIF PhD Scholarships in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology
    The Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) is an African-led initiative with the goal of strengthening skills in the Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology to further socio-economic transformation in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) is the flagship program of PASET. RSIF focuses on transformative technologies that have a far-reaching positive impact on society. It is funded by contributions from African governments, the World Bank and the Government of Korea and facilitated by the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Nairobi, Kenya. RSIF aims to train quality PhD students and post-doctoral researchers at selected African universities (‘African Host Universities’) to address the human resource gap of highly qualified specialists in the fields of applied sciences, engineering, and technology (ASET) and to contribute to improving research and innovation capacities in those fields in SSA. RSIF also supports the strengthening of research and innovation ecosystems at the African Host Universities by providing funding through competitive grants. Deadline for submission: 15th JUNE 2020, 17:00 (East Africa Time UTC+3)   Follow the link below to learn more: https://www.rsif-paset.org/calls/scholarships-call/">https://www.rsif-paset.org/calls/scholarships-call/" rel="nofollow">https://www.rsif-paset.org/calls/scholarships-call/ Read more
    By: Elaina Lawrence
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  • PASET-RSIF PhD Scholarships in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology
    The Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) is an African-led initiative with the goal of strengthening skills in the Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology to further socio-economic transformation in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) is the flagship program of PASET. RSIF focuses on transformative technologies that have a far-reaching positive impact on society. It is funded by contributions from African governments, the World Bank and the Government of Korea and facilitated by the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Nairobi, Kenya. RSIF aims to train quality PhD students and post-doctoral researchers at selected African universities (‘African Host Universities’) to address the human resource gap of highly qualified specialists in the fields of applied sciences, engineering, and technology (ASET) and to contribute to improving research and innovation capacities in those fields in SSA. RSIF also supports the strengthening of research and innovation ecosystems at the African Host Universities by providing funding through competitive grants. Deadline for submission: 15th JUNE 2020, 17:00 (East Africa Time UTC+3)   Follow the link below to learn more: https://www.rsif-paset.org/calls/scholarships-call/">https://www.rsif-paset.org/calls/scholarships-call/
    By: Elaina Lawrence
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  • PASET-RSIF PhD Scholarships in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology
    The Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) is an African-led initiative with the goal of strengthening skills in the Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology to further socio-economic transformation in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF) is the flagship program of PASET. RSIF focuses on transformative technologies that have a far-reaching positive impact on society. It is funded by contributions from African governments, the World Bank and the Government of Korea and facilitated by the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) in Nairobi, Kenya. RSIF aims to train quality PhD students and post-doctoral researchers at selected African universities (‘African Host Universities’) to address the human resource gap of highly qualified specialists in the fields of applied sciences, engineering, and technology (ASET) and to contribute to improving research and innovation capacities in those fields in SSA. RSIF also supports the strengthening of research and innovation ecosystems at the African Host Universities by providing funding through competitive grants. Deadline for submission: 15th JUNE 2020, 17:00 (East Africa Time UTC+3)   Follow the link below to learn more: https://www.rsif-paset.org/calls/scholarships-call/">https://www.rsif-paset.org/calls/scholarships-call/ Read more
    By: Elaina Lawrence
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  • Call for Expressions of Interest from Professors in Africa
    Dear Colleagues The Association of African Universities (AAU) and the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) are collaborating to identify two (2) Professors from each African Country for a fully funded Conflict Resolution Training in the month of April 2020. We are therefore seeking for Professors who are academics and or researchers  with an interest in the field of Peace, Security and Conflict studies - or other fields of specializations - to submit their details for consideration The candidates should be African scholars located in African Universities. If you fit this description please complete this form which will take you 4 minutes or less: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/aau.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6cc9eba9342422628d5639f6e&id=373af9a62a&e=b9efd15225__;!!HXCxUKc!nklxfY2eSwb7fY1oUxjqOgMmxKyFTNxifr4bpKRUUkRxgdt0SXxkWxX11xKfcWY$" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">https://www.research.net/r/PeaceSecCon&nbsp" rel="nofollow">https://www.research.net/r/PeaceSecCon  We will be grateful for your quick actions before 1700 GMT on Friday 6th March 2020. Please feel free to share with others Yours in the service of Higher Education in AfricaProfessor Etienne Ehouan EhileSECRETARY GENERAL
    By: Elaina Lawrence
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  • Call for Expressions of Interest from Professors in Africa
    Dear Colleagues The Association of African Universities (AAU) and the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) are collaborating to identify two (2) Professors from each African Country for a fully funded Conflict Resolution Training in the month of April 2020. We are therefore seeking for Professors who are academics and or researchers  with an interest in the field of Peace, Security and Conflict studies - or other fields of specializations - to submit their details for consideration The candidates should be African scholars located in African Universities. If you fit this description please complete this form which will take you 4 minutes or less: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/aau.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6cc9eba9342422628d5639f6e&id=373af9a62a&e=b9efd15225__;!!HXCxUKc!nklxfY2eSwb7fY1oUxjqOgMmxKyFTNxifr4bpKRUUkRxgdt0SXxkWxX11xKfcWY$" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">https://www.research.net/r/PeaceSecCon&nbsp" rel="nofollow">https://www.research.net/r/PeaceSecCon  We will be grateful for your quick actions before 1700 GMT on Friday 6th March 2020. Please feel free to share with others Yours in the service of Higher Education in AfricaProfessor Etienne Ehouan EhileSECRETARY GENERAL Read more
    By: Elaina Lawrence
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