On September 23, USIP hosted a conversation with newly-elected Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and a panel of experts that explored Hichilema’s governing priorities, as well as his approach toward key continent-wide issues such as Africa’s engagement with China, implementation of the African Union Agenda 2063, youth and gender issues, and lessons learned to strengthen democracy across Africa.
Speakers
Lise Grande, welcoming remarks
President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace
Ambassador George E. Moose, moderator
Vice Chair of the Board, U.S. Institute of Peace
His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema
President of the Republic of Zambia
Dana Banks
Special Assistant to the President of the United States; Senior Director for Africa, National Security Council
Ambassador Johnnie Carson
Senior Advisor, U.S. Institute of Peace
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/conversation-republic-zambia-president-hakainde-hichilema
