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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.

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Projects

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Program Experts

Henok Asmelash

British Academy Global Innovation Fellow, Sustainability, Climate, and Geopolitics Program

Henok Asmelash

Katie Auth

Nonresident Scholar, Africa Program

Frances Z. Brown

Vice President for Studies; Acting Director, Africa Program

Ramsey Day

Nonresident Scholar, Africa Program

Kholofelo Kugler

Nonresident Scholar, Africa Program

Kholofelo Kugler

Nicolas Lippolis

Nonresident Scholar, Africa Program

Jane Munga

Fellow, Africa Program

Christian-Géraud Neema

Nonresident Scholar, Africa Program

Frederic Wehrey

Senior Fellow, Middle East Program

Sarah Yerkes

Senior Fellow, Middle East Program

Sarah Yerkes

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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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Africa Technology Policy Tracker

The Africa Technology Policy Tracker (AfTech) is the first ever continent-wide aggregate of digital economy laws, policies and regulations in Africa developed by the Carnegie Africa Program, in collaboration with the African Telecommunications Union (ATU).

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