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A Conversation with Cote d’Ivoire National Assembly President Adama Bictogo

A Conversation with Cote d’Ivoire National Assembly President Adama Bictogo

Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 / Time: 10:30am - 11:15am EDT

On May 9, USIP hosted a conversation with the president of the Cote d’Ivoire National Assembly, His Excellency Adama Bictogo, on the role of parliamentarians in peacebuilding in Cote d’Ivoire and opportunities for partnerships with the international community as the country continues to strive for sustainable peace.

Democracy & GovernanceFragility & ResilienceViolent Extremism

Assessing Progress Toward Democracy in Francophone Africa

Date: Thursday, July 28, 2011 / Time: 10:00am - 11:30am 

Four Francophone states in West Africa have recently held elections.  In three, new presidents have taken office in processes that followed protracted periods of conflict and disputed rule; in Benin, a reelected incumbent has continued a democratic tradition of 20 years' standing.  Despite the fact that the outcomes of some of these elections have been disputed, they nevertheless represent steps toward strengthening democracy in the region.  This USIP event takes place in the past, please vie...

Conflict Analysis & PreventionEnvironmentHuman RightsEconomics

What’s next for Côte d’Ivoire?

Date: Friday, April 29, 2011 / Time: 6:00am - 8:00am 

On April 29, 2011 a panel held at USIP discussed the challenges that will face Côte d'Ivoire in the aftermath of post-election violence that left 1,500 people dead and more than one million displaced. What factors must be considered in addressing the humanitarian crises and crimes against humanity? Equally important, what does the recent postelection violence tell us about the state of political development and democratization in Africa today?

Conflict Analysis & PreventionMediation, Negotiation & Dialogue

Cote d'Ivoire and the Crisis of Elections in Africa

Date: Friday, December 17, 2010 / Time: 5:00am - 6:30am 

Cote d'Ivoire is at an impasse following the November 28 presidential run-off election between incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo and opposition leader Alassane Ouattara. Panelists will discuss current developments in Cote d'Ivoire and their potential impact on efforts to organize credible elections in Africa.

Conflict Analysis & Prevention

Creating Long-term Peace in Cote d'Ivoire

Date: Friday, April 30, 2010 / Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm 

Three years after Cote d'Ivoire's Ouagadougou Political Accord was signed, a number of critical tasks--including elections--remain unfulfilled. A distinguished group of civil society and religious representatives outlined the challenges that Cote d'Ivoire must undertake to strengthen its prospects for a peaceful future.

Religion