Future of Partnerships in Africa Town Hall

The Alliance for African Partnership welcomes all to this town hall.

9:00 a.m. – WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS

Chair: Amy Jamison, co-director for AAP, MSU Office

Welcome Remarks – Steve Hanson, associate provost and dean, MSU International Studies and Programs

AAP Vision and Mission & Importance of Working with African Partners – Richard Mkandawire, director of AAP, MSU Office</p<

9:15 a.m. – GUEST PRESENTATION

Chair: Jose Jackson-Malete, co-director for AAP, MSU Office

The Future of Partnerships with Africa – Dr. Olanike K. Adeyemo, deputy vice chancellor (research, innovation and strategic partnerships) of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. This session will provide experiences with university engagement with a wide range of stakeholders and funding partners to ensure impact on the ground and will also explore some of the challenges and opportunities in strategic partnerships.

10:00 a.m. – THE AAP CONSORTIUM

Chair: Richard Mkandawire, director for AAP, African Office

Overview & Operations – Richard Mkandawire, director for AAP, African Office

Activities of the AAP Consortium and Future Opportunities for Engaging with AAP – Isaac Minde, associate director of AAP

Audience Q&A

11:00 a.m. – OPEN NETWORKING