Boston University Pardee Conference: "Africa 2060-The Good News From Africa"

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The Boston University Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study for the Longer-Range Future will convene a conference on the future of Africa, titled “Good News from Africa” on Friday, April 16, 2010.The all-day conference will be held at the Boston University Law School 12th Floor Lounge and will bring together leading scholars, practitioners and experts on Africa in a series of discussion panels which will take an in-depth view of current trends in social and economic development, in politics and in culture and society within the Africa continent (and its sub-regions).The goal of the conference is to highlight the trends that are likely to shape the region over the next half century, especially those that have the potential to reach positive outcomes. The conference’s objective is to present a critical assessment of the continent’s potential in areas that are vital to Africa’s future. The conference will seek to incite a conversation focused on the steps needed to craft a better future for the continent, without ignoring the realities on the ground or the difficulty of change. The conference is being organized by the Boston University Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future as part of its larger “Africa 2060” program of activities, which is designed to provide insights into Africa’s development prospects and challenges over the next half century. Boston University’s African Studies Center (ASC) and the African Presidential Archives and Research Center (APARC) – two leading centers of African studies, both at Boston Univeristy – are collaborating partners for the conference. For details on the conference contact the Pardee Center Research Initiatives Coordinator, Elaine Teng.RSVP to the conference at pardeebu [dot] edu.