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Using virtual reality to gauge citizens’ faith in law enforcement in Lagos, Nigeria
MIT News - To a resume rich in policy and security studies, work experience, and publications, Andrew Miller may now add the unlikely skill of video production. While investigating the impact of gang violence on Lagos, Nigeria, [...]
Here are the African innovators, startups taking part in this year’s MIT Solve event
At least nine African startups will take part in this year’s Solve at MIT event which kicks off May 7th at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US. The invite-only initiative brings together the world’s top innovators to [...]
Scaling solutions for the developing world
MIT News - In 2016, Tanzania passed a bill to cover medical expenses for expectant mothers. But pregnant women in rural parts of the country face a huge obstacle in getting the care they need: [...]
Open Mic Africa at MIT: May 7, 2019
Join the Legatum Center for a conversation on how logistics and technology companies are accelerating enterprise growth in East Africa. Jake Bright, TechCrunch contributor, will lead a conversation with Gichini Ngaruiya, Co-founder, Lori Systems and MIT alumnus. 5:30 [...]
Events
MIT Africa Innovate Conference
The MIT Africa Innovate Conference, sponsored by the MIT Sloan Africa Business Club, will be held on April 14, 2019 at the Samberg Conference Center. This year’s conference theme is “Made in Africa." Through a [...]
MIT-Africa Forum: February 11, 2019
The next MIT-Africa Forum will be on February 11 at the Whitehead Auditorium at 5-7pm. Insights, networking, and good food. Speakers: Ying Xia - "China Inc.: Motives, Behavior, and Regulation of Chinese Investment in Africa" Ying [...]
MIT-Africa Forum: Dec. 5
The next MIT-Africa Forum will be on December 5th at 5-7pm in the Whitehead Institute Auditorium. Speakers will include: Risha Chande, Senior Advisor, Communications for Twaweza East Africa and Joost Bonsen, Lecturer, Media Arts & Sciences. [...]
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