2024 US Election: What is at stake for Africa?
Whoever U.S. voters choose as their next president — Donald Trump or Kamala Harris — Tuesday’s election has global implications, with the probability it will affect other economies, foreign conflicts, media, and personal freedoms.
While the United States is the largest funder of global reproductive health programs, Trump slashed that funding during his presidency by extending a policy that barred U.S. aid from going to any organization that supported abortion. Harris, however, made reproductive freedom a central pillar of her campaign.
Meanwhile, African governments hope that next year the U.S. will renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act, a Clinton-era policy that gives countries duty-free access to the U.S. market to advance US-Africa partnerships
In fact, the election outcome will determine the nature of interactions between the United States and African countries based on shared values that promote respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, strengthen mutual security, and exemplify rule of law.
The Center for Media and Peace Initiatives, New York in collaboration with the Africa Research Group at the Graduate Center, City University of New York will host a virtual forum to discuss the impact of the election on Africa’s future amid renewed geopolitical rivalry among global powers.
Join Dr. Uchenna Ekwo, President of the Center for Media and Peace Initiatives and Dr. David Monda, Chair of the Africa Research Group as they provide real time analysis of the election as voters cast their ballots. Learn more about what the 2024 presidential election means to Diaspora Africans and Continental Africans. The forum will provide insight into how Africa could leverage its engagement with the US while fostering partnerships that contribute to sustainable development across the continent.
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“Security System Governance: Confronting Democratic Diminution and Lawlessness”
Date: March 18 – 23, 2024
Venue: New York
Overview
The Conference on “Security System Governance: Confronting Democratic Diminution and Lawlessness” seeks to deepen the understanding of participants on the intersection between peace, rule of law, and strong institutions. Participants will explore the potentials of security governance towards peace and justice in the face of the growing backsliding of democracy in many countries including the United States.
The conference is expected to feature speakers that will highlight the urgent need for policy makers and security operatives to understand how rapid, unregulated urbanization, unemployment, injustice, inequality, poor amenities, and climate threats affect state security and stability in many countries of the world.
The conference seeks to address security challenges of different fragile democracies and identify effective governance strategies that could stem the trend towards undemocratic practices and disregard for law and order in several regions of the world. Empowering law enforcement and security professionals with advanced global best skills in security system governance and strategies will significantly enhance their ability to address crisis situations with precision, empathy, and diplomacy.
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10th Gershowitz Conference on Media and Governance
Theme: “Confronting Democratic Diminution:
Press Freedom in an Era of Pandemic, War, and Political Crisis”
Schedule and Presentations
Friday, November 11, 2022
9 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Venue: School of Public Affairs and Administration,
Rutgers University – Newark
9:00-9:30 Registration
9:30-9:45 Opening Statements:
Dr. Gregg Van Ryzan, Interim Dean,
School of Public Affairs and Administration, Rutgers University – Newark
Dr. Robert Shick, John Jay College, New York – Conference Co-Chair.
Dr. Uchenna Ekwo, President, CMPI – Conference Co-Chair
Gabrial Gershowitz, Attorney, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, NY
9:45-10.30 Keynote Speakers:
Congressman Herbert Klein, Former US Congressman (NJ)
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CMPI Executive Leadership Education: Application Now Open
October 2-25, 2022 | Newark, New Jersey
Applications are now open for the Fall 2022 cohort of the CMPI Executive Leadership Education. This transformative program prepares aspiring global leaders to be effective, ethical change makers. An intensive and interactive four weeks of experiential learning gives participants a deeper understanding of the complex global dynamics and moral constraints they face as leaders. Participants also forge lasting relationships with an impressive global network of peers. Organized in partnership with the School of Public Affairs and Administration, Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey, the CMPI Executive Leadership Education offers a wide range of customized education programs featuring world-class faculty, policy experts, and multidisciplinary leadership development coaches.
CMPI is seeking leaders to build our next diverse and accomplished cohort. For entrance into this competitive program, CMPI will consider candidates’ professional background and leadership potential, as well as demonstrated commitment to ethics, addressing global issues, and becoming a more effective peace advocate.
Program Highlights
- Experiential leadership and Communication seminars
- Internship
- Case Studies and negotiation to become solution providers to critical global challenges
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