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Online Event: Unpacking the Covid-19 Crisis in Africa

April 13, 2020 • 10:00 – 11:00 am EDT

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The confirmed cases and fatalities from the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) continue to rise in sub-Saharan Africa, creating dire economic and political challenges. As governments in the region scramble to implement containment strategies, manage the economic fallout, and work through a busy election calendar, how can they minimize long-term negative impacts? The CSIS Africa Program invites you to virtually attend the first event in a series of partnerships with premier research institutions across Africa. Experts from the Institute for Security Studies (ISS Africa) and the University of Pretoria join CSIS Africa Program Director, Judd Devermont to discuss the political, economic, and health implications of the coronavirus pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa. Additional information on speakers will be added closer to the event date.

This event is made possible through general support to CSIS.

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Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Global Economic Governance, Trade and International Business, Global Health, Multilateral Institutions, Health and Security, Infectious Disease, Human Rights, Civil Society, Human Security, International Development, and Humanitarian Assistance

Dr. Jakkie Cilliers

Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Head of the African Futures and Innovation, Institute for Security Studies

Marius Oosthuizen

Faculty at the Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria

Wafaa El-Sadr

University Professor and Dr. Mathilde Krim-amfAR Chair of Global Health, Columbia University

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