About
African Presidential Lecture Series
The Vision
The APARC African Presidential Lecture Series, as the name implies, is an opportunity for former democratically elected African leaders to spend up to two years in residence conducting a series of lectures around the U.S. and Africa.
The program is designed with two purposes in mind. First, it will provide an opportunity for democratically elected African leaders to transition to civilian status by providing a venue that will value and utilize the experience and expertise of these unique individuals. A desirable corollary to this is that the program will serve as an inducement for leaders to fully support democratic transitions of power.
As one of the few internationally recognized and prestigious forums available where they can continue, in a constructive way, to contribute to Africa’s growth and development, the Lecture Series itself can serve as an incentive for positive political change.
The second purpose of the program will be to provide the university and broader community with access to these leaders, who by virtue of their positions have a unique perspective on the political and economic dynamics in Africa.
The African Presidential Lecture Series is supported by:
