On May 31st, Harvard University will open its first cross-disciplinary research center in Sub-Saharan Africa, building a new platform for African and Africanist academic exchange.
Inanda Club, Forrest Road, Inanda, Johannesburg, South Africa
in recognition of the opening of the Harvard University Center for African Studies' Africa Office, the Center for African Studies will host the 2nd Annual Hakeem and Myma Belo-Osagie Distinguished African Business and Entrepreneurship Lecture, which is open to the public. The Lecture draws lessons from prominent African leaders and will feature three prominent panelists. The panel for the public lecture comprises Former President of the African Development Bank & African Union Special Envoy for Finance & Peace Fund, Donald Kaberuka; Chief Executive Officer for Sygnia...
Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, shared his vision for a vibrant and entrepreneurial Africa with the Harvard community. He highlighted the untapped and under-recognized potential sub-Saharan African economies possess, despite the challenges they face. Drawing an overflow crowd from Harvard and beyond, Mr. Dangote prompted the largely student audience to consider business careers in Africa and find ways to tap into the Continent’s many resources.... Read more about Inaugural Hakeem and Myma Belo-Osagie African Business and Entrepreneurship Lecture
