THE AFRICA GLOBAL INITIATIVE

The continent of Africa is fueled by the promise presented by its youth and its dynamism. Its population is predicted to double from 1.2 billion by 2050. Africa’s 54 countries are incredibly diverse, whether from a linguistic, economic, or cultural perspective– from North to South, East, and West, Africa’s civil-society sector is vigorous. The Northeastern University Africa Global Initiative will mutually empower its African students, alumni, faculty, staff, and partners.

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Eyeing a career in the foreign service, forged at home and in class

Apr 5, 2021 | 3 min read

Since high school, Stephanie Beja has known that she was interested in studying cultures around the world—and visiting as many as she could. During her undergraduate career at Northeastern, Beja took advantage of opportunities to study abroad.

Dean Hazel Sive

Chair of the Africa Global Initiative

“This collaborative effort will build strong, mutually beneficial connections between our wonderful university and outstanding African partners. Through the AGI, we will increase African student enrollment in Northeastern programs and leverage existing or new partnerships with academic institutions, alumni, and employers to promote research, educational, and experiential opportunities.

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Northeastern’s First Africa Business Conference

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Join us for Northeastern’s inaugural Africa Business Conference, organized by the D’Amore-McKim School of Business’s Center for Emerging Markets.

From ehealth to urban logistics, food to fintech, e-commerce to sustainable grids and cybersecurity, Africa’s expanding economy holds the promise of rapid growth for tech startups and traditional companies alike, offering innovative solutions to global challenges.

The conference will offer members of our community—business leaders, students, researchers, and entrepreneurs—the opportunity to network and engage with inspiring changemakers in Africa through keynote speeches and panel discussions. For more information, email Caroline Gueny-Mentre at c.gueny-mentre@northeastern.edu