Region Related Multimedia Feeds

Video: 50 Years of Peace Corps

ecurran — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:54:01 -0500

Aaron S. Williams, Director of the Peace Corps, speaks with CSIS' Johanna Mendelson Forman about the future of the Peace Corps.

Audio: Peace Corps 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of Service

kate — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:12:10 -0500

Over the last fifty years, the Peace Corps has played an important and evolving role in U.S. foreign policy and development objectives. Peace Corps volunteers undertake the vital work of grassroots development with projects ranging from information technology to small business development, education to health and HIV/AIDS awareness.

Video: Peace Corps 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of Service

ecurran — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:11:00 -0500

Audio: Regional Implications of the Conflict in Somalia

ecurran — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:46:00 -0500

Regional involvement in Somalia’s conflicts has reached a new level, with all of its neighbors directly engaged in combat operations. The CSIS Africa Program hsoted a discussion of how the conflict is reshaping political and security dynamics in the Horn and East Africa region.

Video: PepsiCo & WFP: A Public-Private Partnership to Transform Nutrition across Africa

kate — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:16:03 -0500

In September 2011, USAID, PepsiCo, and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) teamed up in a partnership to combat malnutrition in the Horn of Africa, improve the livelihoods of local farmers, and strengthen domestic and export markets through chickpea production in Ethiopia.

Audio: PepsiCo & WFP: A Public-Private Partnership to Transform Nutrition across Africa

kate — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:09:29 -0500

Video: Strategic Partnerships to Build African Scientific Capacity for Agriculture

kate — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:46:39 -0500

CSIS hosted a discussion following a CSIS Global Food Security, Project Report, Strategic Partnerships to Build African Scientific Capacity for Agriculture, on January, 18 2012. Dr. Julie Howard, Chief Scientist at the Bureau for Food Security and USAID Senior Advisor to the Administrator, Agricultural Research, Extension and Education, discussed the report.

Audio: Strategic Partnerships to Build African Scientific Capacity for Agriculture

kate — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:56:33 -0500

Audio Interview: A Discussion on Land Security

ecurran — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:38:44 -0500

Land reform is a complex yet vital component of achieving broader economic development goals. New approaches, technological advancements in geodetic surveying, and focused efforts by donor and host governments have made significant developments in improving systems of securing land rights.

Audio: Land Tenure and Development: Innovations and Progress in Titling Systems

kate — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:55:21 -0500

Video: Land Tenure and Development: Innovations and Progress in Titling Systems

ecurran — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:23:00 -0500

Audio: Reaching Muslim Communities

kate — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:42:12 -0500

CSIS Senior Advisor Juan Zarate interviews Farah Pandith, the U.S. Government's first special representative to Muslim Communities. The two discuss the State Department's role in outreach to a community of people that make up a quarter of the world's population.

Video: The U.S. Government and Muslim Communities: Reflections on Outreach from the State Department's Special Representative

ecurran — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:28:03 -0500

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a discussion with

Farah Pandith
Special Representative to Muslim Communities, U.S. Department of State

on "The U.S. Government and Muslim Communities: Reflections on Outreach from the State Department's Special Representative”

Audio: The U.S. Government and Muslim Communities: Reflections on Outreach from the State Department's Special Representative

kate — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:06:59 -0500

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted a discussion on "The U.S. Government and Muslim Communities: Reflections on Outreach from the State Department's Special Representative”, featuring Farah Pandith, Special Representative to Muslim Communities, U.S. Department of State.

Video: Emerging Practices in Global Health Cooperation, Part 1

jnagel — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:18:42 -0500

Video: Emerging Practices in Global Health Cooperation, Part 2

jnagel — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:13:55 -0500

Please join the CSIS Global Health Policy Center for a half-day seminar focused on the activities, practices, and strategies that characterize the global health outreach of Brazil, China, India, Russia and South Africa, or the BRICS.

Video: Emerging Practices in Global Health Cooperation, Part 3

jnagel — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:04:17 -0500

Video: Extended Trailer: The Strategic Power of Vaccines in Zambia

ecurran — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:32:18 -0500

In November 2011, a team from CSIS traveled to Zambia to produce a film on vaccination efforts - their value, their long-term sustainability, and the challenges to their implementation. The video aims to tell the Zambian story while making broader points about global immunization efforts. This five minute trailer is a preview of what we saw.

Audio: Emerging Practices in Global Health Cooperation, Part 3

jnagel — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:57:53 -0500

Audio: Emerging Practices in Global Health Cooperation, Part 2

jnagel — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:41:21 -0500

Audio: Emerging Practices in Global Health Cooperation, Part 1

jnagel — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:19:47 -0500

Audio: A Bottom-Up View of the Continuing Conflict in South Kivu

ian — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:57:49 -0500

A Bottom-Up View of the Continuing Conflict in South Kivu with Dr. Ferdinand Mushi Mugumo of the Catholic University of Congo at Kinshasa and moderated by Dr. Joel Barkan of the CSIS Africa Program. In light of the upcoming presidential elections, the Democratic Republic of Congo has reclaimed the attention of regional and international community.

Audio: China in Africa: A Balanced View

kate — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:39:59 -0500

A lot has been said about China’s interest in Africa and most of it has been negative. Dr. Zhang sees two conflicting attitudes: On one hand, there are some who view China as “evil” no matter what and therefore its involvement in Africa must be sinister and self-serving.

Audio: Developments in Côte d’Ivoire

sherry — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:52:30 -0500

Roundtable discussion with Jean-Louis Billon, outgoing President of the Ivorian Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Billon, who has served as the head of the Ivorian Chamber since September 2002, will discuss political and economic developments in Côte d’Ivoire as well as the upcoming regional elections early next year.

Video: Tackling Security Threats in the Sahel (English and French)

kate — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:55:06 -0500

The CSIS Africa Program and the Embassy of Mali hosted a discussion on transnational security challenges in the Sahel with the foreign ministers of Algeria, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger. The session focused on progress in regional security cooperation to meet the threat of an emboldened AQIM and mitigate the potential security implications that the fall of the Qaddafi regime in Libya.

Audio: Tackling Security Threats in the Sahel (English and French)

kate — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:30:24 -0500

The CSIS Africa Program and the Embassy of Mali hosted a discussion on transnational security challenges in the Sahel with the foreign ministers of Algeria, Mali, Mauritania, and Niger. The session focus on progress in regional security cooperation to meet the threat of an emboldened AQIM and mitigate the potential security implications that the fall of the Qaddafi regime in Libya.

Video: The Political and Economic Outlook in Ghana

kate — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:37:17 -0500

Ghana is in a period of rapid change as it transitions into an oil economy and begins the countdown to presidential elections at the end of 2012. If managed successfully, these processes could consolidate Ghana's democratic achievements and confirm the country's move toward middle-income status.

Audio: The Political and Economic Outlook in Ghana

kate — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:04:38 -0500

Kenya's Clash with Al-Shabaab

kate — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:17:10 -0400

Watch Africa Program Director Jennifer Cooke and Deputy Director Richard Downie discuss the Kenyan military operations against Al-Shabaab in Somalia.

Video: Five African Agriculture Ministers from Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, and Tanzania

ecurran — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:45:00 -0400

Four African Ministers of Agriculture for a timely discussion on food security. The conversation will focus on Feed the Future implementation and how the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) is shaping agricultural priorities.

Audio: Five African Agriculture Ministers from Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, and Tanzania

kate — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:16:43 -0400

CSIS hosted five African Ministers of Agriculture for a timely discussion on food security. The conversation focused on Feed the Future implementation and how the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) is shaping agricultural priorities.

Video: Investing in Africa's Energy Sector: Challenges & Opportunities

ecurran — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:14:00 -0400

Much of the African continent still lacks access to power and electricity. Immense challenges exist to changing this reality: regulatory structures are complicated and difficult to navigate; large investments are needed; and long-term financing is often difficult to secure.

Audio: Investing in Africa's Energy Sector: Challenges & Opportunities

kate — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:37:28 -0400

Audio: Remaking Rwanda

kate — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:25:13 -0400

Since the 1994 genocide, Rwanda has slowly begun to rebuild its fragile nation politically, economically, and socially. While these efforts have won international plaudits, some have begun to question the sustainability of the government's reconstruction policies and its approach to reconciliation and political development. Please join the CSIS Africa Program for a discussion with Dr.

Audio: General Carter F. Ham, Commander, U.S. Africa Command

ecurran — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:18:21 -0400

CSIS hosted a Military Strategy Forum on Tuesday, October 4. Our distinguished speaker, General Carter F. Ham, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, held a discussion on "AFRICOM Perspectives" moderated by Jennifer Cooke, Director, Africa Program, CSIS.

Video: Military Strategy Forum: General Carter F. Ham, Commander, U.S. Africa Command

ecurran — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:50:28 -0400

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) will host a Military Strategy Forum on Tuesday, October 4. Our distinguished speaker, General Carter F. Ham, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, will have a discussion with the audience on "AFRICOM Perspectives" moderated by Jennifer Cooke, Director, Africa Program, CSIS.

Audio: A Conversation with SABMiller

kate — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:15:35 -0400

Johanna Nesseth speaks with Sue Clark, Director of Corporate Affairs at SABMiller, on the overall sustainable development strategy of this world-renowned brewer. Ms. Clark discusses the specific example of South Sudan, where the establishment of Southern Sudan Beverages Ltd. has successfully created one of the largest investments in this new country's economy.

Video: South Sudan and Enterprise Development: A Conversation with SABMiller

kate — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:06:44 -0400

One of the world's largest brewers, SABMiller has been a leader in local community development, strengthening both its business model and the communities in which it operates. On September 26, Sue Clark joined us for a conversation on SABMiller's sustainable development operations, discussing successful initiatives in the areas of local sourcing, enterprise development, and health. Ms.

Audio: South Sudan and Enterprise Development: A Conversation with SABMiller

kate — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:37:15 -0400

Audio: Leveraging Technology Innovation to Solve Development Challenges: A Case Study from HP

kate — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:12:40 -0400

Innovation in technology has been recognized by NGOs, government agencies, and private companies as a source of great potential for solving traditional global development challenges. HP is harnessing that potential by leveraging its expertise in information technology and applying it to enrich societies around the world.

Video: World Affairs Briefing with President Ouattara

ecurran — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:35:14 -0400

Since taking office in May, President Alassane Dramane Ouattara has reiterated his determination to promote national reconciliation and strengthen democratic institutions and practices in Côte d’Ivoire.

Audio: Bringing Social Entrepreneurship to Scale

kate — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:29:55 -0400

How do we scale public-private partnerships to facilitate growth and development in rural areas?

Audio: Challenges Facing Nigeria: A Conversation with the Honorable Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi

kate — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:12:50 -0400

This past spring’s contentious election season and the recent uptick of violence signal a pivotal moment for Nigeria, one that holds the promise of consolidating the gains of democracy, but also threatens to perpetuate old divisions.

Audio: World Affairs Briefing with President Ouattara

kate — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:52:43 -0400

Audio: Economic Reform in Angola

kate — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:18:31 -0400

CSIS and the U.S. Angola Chamber of Commerce are pleased to co-host the first in a series of events taking a fresh look at U.S.-Angola relations. In the first meeting, Secretary da Costa and Vice-Governor de Abreu will lead a discussion on Angola’s efforts to tackle money laundering, reform monetary policy, and promote economic diversification.

Audio: Senegal's 2012 Elections

kate — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:03:56 -0400

Long considered a robust and stable democracy, Senegal is facing a contentious run-up to presidential elections slated for February 2012, with aging incumbent Abdoulaye Wade seeking a third term amid widespread criticism of worsening corruption and malgovernance.

Audio: Challenges Facing Nigeria

kate — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:05:22 -0400

Audio: Republicans on the Throne

kate — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:34:41 -0400

Republicans on the Throne is a memoir spanning the author’s youth and six-decade career in the United Nations, the government of Ethiopia, and the African Development Bank.

Video: Stress Testing The African States

kate — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:49:20 -0400

CSIS’s Jennifer Cooke and Richard Downie provide an overview of the new CSIS study series Stress Testing African States that examines the risks of instability in 10 African countries over the next decade: Angola, Botswana,

Video: Niger Delta Partnership Initiative

kate — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:56:46 -0400

Dennis Flemming, Project Director of the Niger Delta Partnership Initiative (NDPI), discusses the evolution of Chevron’s development partnership strategy and the work of NDPI on pro-poor economic development in the Delta Region of Nigeria.