Pardee Institute’s Fellow Omar Aittakalla interns with AUDA-NEPAD

Omar Aittakalla, a Fellow at the Pardee Institute for International Futures, is undertaking a summer internship with the African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD).

Since interning at AUDA-NEPAD, Aittakalla has been working on country reports for Tunisia and Tanzania, utilizing the International Futures (IFs) model to conduct analyses crucial for implementing the Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan (STYIP) of Agenda 2063.

In addition, he performs tasks which include data gathering, co-authoring policy briefs and reports, and organizing events like webinars and workshops. Aittakalla says he has learned to efficiently share findings and has mastered virtual tools. “This internship has greatly enhanced my professional development, preparing me for future roles in international organizations,” he reflected.

Omar Aittakalla’s internship with AUDA-NEPAD, is made possible by the Pardee Institute through facilitation to ensure that Pardee fellows secure an internship and acquire additional practical experience in the development sector. This forms part of the Pardee Institute’s role in developing future leaders in international development.

The internship commenced in June 2024 and is expected to end in August.