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Africa Utopia Festival, 10-13 September 2015

The Africa Utopia Festival takes place at the Southbank Centre, London, from Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th September 2015. The Festival, now in its third year, celebrates Africa’s arts and culture and features a range of musicians, a new play about migrants, talks, debates and workshops, a marketplace and African street food. Further information can be seen at http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whatson/festivals-series/africa-utopia?utm_source=East%20End%20Review&utm_medium=MPU&utm_campaign=AfricaUtopia2015 .

ELIAS meeting in Paris

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The annual meeting of ELIAS (European Librarians in African Studies) took place on Tuesday 7th July at the Bibliothèque Universitaire des Langues et Civilisations, Paris.  Thirty-three librarians from eight countries gathered for a tour of BULAC, two keynote addresses, short thematic contributions on the theme of Special Collections and country presentations.

The 2016 annual meeting will take place in Tervuren, Belgium.

Beyond Ebola: Economic Development in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone

Africa Research Institute invites you to

 Beyond Ebola: Economic Development in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone

Thursday 25th June 2015 from 6pm to 8pm

Africa Research Institute, 55 Tufton Street, London, SW1P 3QL

Speakers:

• Dr Robtel Neajai Pailey – Liberian academic, activist and author based at SOAS, University of London
• Biro Diallo – General Manager Operations, Rio Tinto Simandou
• Ade Daramy – Chair & Spokesperson for the UK-Sierra Leone Ebola Task Force

The World Bank estimates that the Ebola epidemic and plunging iron ore and bauxite prices will cut the forecast GDP of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone by at least $1.6 billion.

Restoring investor confidence in the region is crucial. So too is developing economic strategies that promote agriculture, create jobs and better reflect informal employment practices. Despite significant GDP growth in the three countries from 2011 onwards, no “trickle down” effect was discernible.

Join us on 25 June as we host an expert panel discussion to identify practical steps that need to be taken to promote inclusive and sustainable economic recovery in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

Africa Research Institute, 55 Tufton Street, London, SW1P 3QL

Drinks and light refreshments will be served

Registration is essential as space is limited
Book your place

Join the conversation online at #BeyondEbola