Timing

Nigeria’s Economic Policies: Dealing with the Challenges of Development

Date: Thursday, September 29, 2011 / Time: 6:00am - 7:30am 

USIP welcomes Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru, on September 29 to discuss President Goodluck Jonathan’s efforts to consolidate recent economic progress and improve the quality of life for all Nigerians. Read the event coverage, Nigerian Foreign Minister Lays Out Ambitious New Agenda for Country

EnvironmentEconomics

Youth Diaspora Voices: Leaders of Today

Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011 / Time: 6:00am - 7:30am 

This event will feature a film documentary produced by the USIP 2010 Youth Diaspora Conference which brought together youth originally from Haiti, Nigeria, Iraq and Sri Lanka, now living in the Washington, D.C. area to share their stories and learn creative ways to engage in positive social change.  After the screening, participants from the 2010 conference will discuss the film, their own experiences as youth in the diaspora and will take on the challenges facing diaspora in the U.S. as well...

Youth

Can Nigeria Hold Credible Elections?

Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 / Time: 5:00am - 6:30am 

Critical elections in Nigeria at national and state levels are scheduled for April. These elections will determine not only new leadership but whether democratic processes can gain traction. To assess the prospects for free and fair elections and to anticipate electoral outcomes, Africare and the U.S. Institute of Peace will host a public workshop on February 22 from 10:00am to 11:30am.

ReligionConflict Analysis & Prevention

2010 Youth Diaspora Conference

Date: Monday, June 7, 2010 / Time: 5:00am - 3:30pm 

To better understand the experiences of young diaspora in the United States, integrate their voices into policy dialogues, and encourage youth engagement in peacebuilding, the United States Institute of Peace in partnership with Search for Common Ground and Nomadic Wax, organized the 2010 Youth Diaspora Conference. The Conference was an opportunity for young diaspora from different countries of origin to share their experiences and learn how they can creatively engage in peacebuilding. An eve...

Youth

The Nigerian Predicament: Strategies for Advancing Growth, Governance and Security

Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 / Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm 

The death of former Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua on May 5, and the transfer of power to his deputy, current President Goodluck Jonathan, has brought an end to a period of drift and dismay in Nigeria. Yet the uncertainty persists. What strategies are there for advancing growth, governance and security in this pivotal country as it approaches its 50th anniversary of independence on October 1, 2010?

Conflict Analysis & Prevention

Is Nigeria a Hotbed of Islamic Extremism?

Date: Monday, March 15, 2010 / Time: 5:30am - 7:00am 

Nigeria has come under increased scrutiny as a possible hotbed of international terrorists. To discuss whether this is a credible conclusion the U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a public workshop on March 15, 2010 featuring John Paden, Clarence Robinson Professor of International Studies at George Mason University, and David R. Smock, Vice President at the U.S. Institute of Peace.

Mediation, Negotiation & DialogueReligion