Cooper Series
Swarthmore College
500 College Avenue
Swarthmore, PA 19081
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Africa is Rising
Symposium: Africa is Rising
This symposium showcases Africa’s dynamic trajectory and fosters collaborations for sustainable development. With two main themes — the power of civil society in fighting humanitarian crises and charting Africa’s future — the symposium will feature renowned speakers, engaging workshops, and innovative programming.
Participants can expect an immersive experience that celebrates Africa’s progress, inspires collective action, and drives meaningful change across such sectors as inclusive growth, entrepreneurship, technology, and cultural heritage.
Youth, Civil Society and Humanitarian Crises on the Continent
Friday, Feb. 9, 2:30-8 p.m.
Lang Performing Arts Center
Welcome
2:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
Pearson Hall Theater
Keynote Address: Cynthia Chigwenya
2:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Pearson Hall Theater
Vanessa Tsehaye: How to Fight A Dictatorship From The Outside
3:20 p.m.-3:40p.m.
Pearson Hall Theater
Tshilidzi Marwala: Necessary Technologies for Africa’s Development
3:50p.m.-4:10 p.m.
Pearson Hall Theater
Panel Discussion: Youth, Civil Society and Humanitarian Crises on the
Continent. Speakers include: Chigwenya; Marwala; Myles; Tsehaye
4:30 p.m.-6 p.m.
Pearson Hall Theater
Reception. Open to all.
6 p.m.-7 p.m.
Lobby
Xavien Myles: Dance Performance
7 p.m.-8 p.m.
Pearson Hall Theater
Charting Africa's Future
Saturday, Feb. 10, 12-8:30 p.m.
Lang Performing Arts Center, Kohlberg Hall, Singer Commons
Lunch. Open to all
12 p.m.-1 p.m.
LPAC, Lobby
Kah Walla: Political Transition in Africa and Building the Functional State
1 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
LPAC, Pearson Hall Theater
Patrick G. Awuah Jr. ’89 H’04
1:30 p.m.-2 p.m.
LPAC, Pearson Hall Theater
