Pardee Fellow Bido Ibrahim Interns with NEPAD

August 5, 2024

Bido Ibrahim, a fellow at the Pardee Institute for International Futures, is currently undertaking a summer internship with the African Union’s Development Agency- NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD).  

Ibrahim’s role with the AUDA-NEPAD involves creating in-depth country-level reports, that explore the long-term benefits and transformative impacts of Africa’s Agenda 2063: Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan.  

Speaking about his internship experience and his ability to perform his assigned roles, Bido acknowledged the rigorous training he received at the Pardee Institute. As a Pardee Fellow, he underwent extensive training in the International Futures (IFs) model, which, combined with his skills in literature reviews and data collection, has enabled him to make significant contributions to NEPAD's mission. 

Reflecting on his experience, Ibrahim noted, "My biggest takeaway from the internship is the realization that impactful change requires not only visionary plans but also dedicated and informed action. This experience has inspired me to continue working towards meaningful international development contributions." 

The internship, which began in June, is set to conclude in August. This opportunity is part of the Pardee Institute's mission to deeply involve highly capable students in learning advanced research methods and applying them to real-world research.