Can Nigeria Hold Credible Elections?
Critical elections in Nigeria at national and state levels are scheduled for April 9, 2011. These elections will not only determine the new leadership but will indicate whether democratic processes can gain traction. Past elections have been seriously flawed, but the current Nigerian administration has pledged to hold credible, transparent elections.
Africare and the U.S. Institute of Peace will host a public workshop on Tuesday February 22, 2011 to assess progress toward that goal and consider next steps toward free and fair 2011 elections.
Speakers
- Darius Mans, Introductory Remarks
President
Africare - Peter M. Lewis
Director, African Studies Program
School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), Johns Hopkins University - Reno Omokri
Co-Founder
Council for Youth Empowerment - Dave Peterson
Director of Africa Programs
National Endowment for Democracy - Ambassador Robin Sanders, Co-Moderator
International Affairs Advisor
Africare - David Smock, Co-Moderator
Senior Vice President
U. S. Institute of Peace
Partners
Start Date:
February 22, 2011 - 10:00amEnd Date:
February 22, 2011 - 11:30amLocation
United States Institute of Peace
2nd Floor Conference Room
1200 17th St, NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
Inquiries
If you have any questions about this event please contact Stephanie Schwartz at sschwartz@usip.org or 202-429-4713.
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