Call for Applications: Residential School on Governance and
Development in Africa, Senegal, 04/09
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Residential School 2009
Governance for Development in Africa Initiative
To be held in Dakar, Senegal, 30 March- 04 April 2009
Funded and supported by:
Mo Ibrahim Foundation
School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
CREPOS, Dakar, Senegal
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation in association with SOAS and the Centre of African
Studies-University of London is organising a Summer School in Dakar,
Senegal, in April 2009 on the topic of 'Governance and Development in
Africa'.
The residential school is for 25 participants who are policy makers,
academics, or civil society representatives from any African country who
will gain, through this training, new ideas and experience on the wide issue
of good governance and development. We welcome applications from a wide
range of backgrounds.
Applicants should have proven research and/or professional experiences in
fields relevant to the theme of Governance and Development in Africa.
All costs for successful applicants, including economy flights,
accommodation, and subsistence, will be covered. The school will run from
March 30th to April 3rd, 2009.
Applications should include:
| 1. |
CV (including email address for correspondence) |
| 2. |
Official transcripts of courses/degrees/professional qualifications |
| 3. |
two reference letters |
| 4. |
Proposal of max 1500 words outlining research interest and |
| professional background and how the applicant will benefit from attending |
| the |
Summer School |
Deadline for applications: 20th January 2009
To be sent electronically or by postal mail to:
Angelica Baschiera
Centre of African Studies
SOAS-University of London
Thornaugh street, Russell Square
Page Editor: Ali B. Ali-Dinar, Ph.D.