Africa Rising: New Paradigms of Development in Post 2015 Africa Part 1

TIDI, with the support of the African Ambassadors in Ireland recently hosted its fifth annual celebration of Africa Day on Friday the 24th of May at Trinity College Dublin. This successful morning conference titled 'Africa Rising: New Paradigms of Development in Post 2015 Africa' highlighted successful case studies and movements coming out of Africa in the realm of health, economics, green economy and human rights. The event's success was ensured by the distinguished guest speakers and officials who provided insightful, thought provoking and engaging presentations in each of their fields.

Speakers:
Minister Joe Costello: Minister of State for Trade and Development
Prof. Adrian Hill: The Jenner Institute
Mr Adewale Soyingbe: Director, EMEA Trade, Citi Europe plc, Dublin
Mr. Dereje Agonafir Habtewold: Director, Environmental Units Program Directorate, Ethiopian Environmental Protection Authority
Prof. Martina Hennessy: Chair of TIDI, Consulting Physician, School of Medicine, TCD
Mr. Vinay Nair: Head of International Business Development, Acumen
Prof. Padraig Carmody: Department of Geography, TCD
Prof. Attracta Ingram: UCD School of politics & international relations
H.E. Paramente Phamotse: Ambassador of Lesotho to Ireland

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