The mission of the Africa Center at ICRS is to expand and enhance knowledge and understanding of Africa, and its engagement in international affairs. In doing so, it works to foster a rigorous academic program for faculty and students in the Denver community and beyond who have an area studies interest in Africa and Africa in the diaspora, to promote excellence in teaching on Africa, and to facilitate research, dialogue, and immersive experiences and exchange for both students and faculty.
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“As countries continue to grapple with COVID-19, the pandemic's impact on the African people has been less severe relative to the Western world. The Africa Center this year will focus on the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, democratic institutions, peace, security, and human development in Africa. We will also develop partnerships within the school, across campus and with African universities to foster learning, research and cultural experiences.”
Abigail Kabandula, Africa Center Director
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Director
Abigail Kabandula Research Scientist, Pardee Center for International Futures, Josef Korbel School
Research Interests:African Union peace operations and counter-terrorism on the Horn of Africa; transnational organized crime, piracy, diaspora financing of terrorism and conflict; rising powers, development and security on the Horn of Africa; gender, peace and security.
Marie Berry Associate Professor, Josef Korbel School
Research Interests:Women, peace and security, including the political, economic, and social consequences of armed conflict with a particular focus on social mobilization in war-time and the longer-term political consequences for women’s rights and power.
Singumbe Muyeba Assistant Professor, Josef Korbel School
Research Interests:African development, urbanization, institutions and poverty reduction; property rights in urban slums and their effects on health and households in Sub-Saharan African cities; housing interventions in the U.S.; foreign aid targeted at pro-poor sectors; women and people of color in the construction trades.
Research Interests:Armed conflict and political violence, together with understanding and evaluation of processes of conflict prevention, management, and peacebuilding in fragile and post-war contexts.
