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Event Summary: Seafood Alliance for Legality and Traceability Forum

The Center for Strategic and International Studies Stephenson Ocean Security Project and Human Rights Initiative held the Seafood Alliance for Legality and Traceability Forum with FishWise on Friday, September 15, 2023. The forum brought together sectoral experts, government representatives, industry leaders, and civil society stakeholders to reflect on the progress made in adopting comprehensive electronic Catch Documentation and Traceability programs and the future steps to support legal and sustainable fisheries. This event summary provides an overview of the major themes presented at the forum.

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U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: What's On The Agenda?

CSIS Africa experts discuss the opportunities and challenges for strengthening ties between the U.S. and African countries during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit.

Event by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele and Cameron Hudson — December 13, 2022

U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: What's On The Agenda?

CSIS Africa experts discuss the opportunities and challenges for strengthening ties between the U.S. and African countries during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit.

Transcript by Mvemba Phezo Dizolele and Cameron Hudson — December 13, 2022

Digital Transformation and Inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa

The CSIS hosted a public event examining key issues on digital development Sub-Saharan Africa. This event leads up to the 2022 Africa Leaders’ Summit in Washington D.C., and welcomes leading experts from government, the private sector, and multilateral organizations.

Event by Daniel F. Runde , Cina Lawson , Hawa Berete , Chris Burns , Daniel Huba , Lacina Koné , Brionne Dawson , and Agnieszka Rawa — December 12, 2022

U.S. Security Force Assistance in Africa

To meet the growing threat of jihadist-linked violence in Africa, the United States should support efforts to address its underlying causes.

Commentary by Jason Warner — December 12, 2022

It’s Time for a U.S.-Africa Cities Summit

A new era of U.S.-African diplomacy could be ushered in through an increased focus on strengthening shared urban ties and cosmopolitan capacities.

Commentary by Jon Temin — December 12, 2022

On China, Minerals, and Power Competition

African leaders are at a crossroads along the U.S.-China axis of partnership as they evaluate governance of the mining sector and long-term economic development.

Commentary by Christian Géraud Neema Byamungu — December 12, 2022

African Fintech Is Booming despite Challenges

Though cash remains critical in day-to-day African market activities, the space for payment digitization and fintech capital is rapidly expanding with the aid of policy instruments like AfCFTA and PAPSS on the continent.

Commentary by Rafiq Raji — December 8, 2022

U.S. Priorities in Eastern Africa

The upcoming Africa Leaders Summit is an opportunity for the United States to address the war in Ethiopia, insecurity in Somalia, and support the region's economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Commentary by William Mark Bellamy — December 8, 2022