Agenda 15 - 21 Juni 2014

Bekele Gutema, Addis Ababa University. Sage philosophy is one of the important trends of African philosophy developed by Henry Odera Oruka. It is a philosophy practiced by rural and largely illiterate African sages (wise persons). It has made a significant contribution in identifying oral sources of philosophy. It has attracted a number of scholars owing to the fact that it could be a rich source of African philosophy that could also have wider implications for a philosophy that could be done in an intercultural manner. In this paper I will try to explore the nature and essence of sage philosophy. Please register.

ascleiden

Aan de hand van levensverhalen en observaties van het dagelijkse leven van voormalig Renamo-strijders in centraal Mozambique, laat het proefschrift van Nikkie Wiegink zien dat het naoorlogse bestaan van veteranen grotendeels gebaseerd is op sociale relaties die zij hebben opgebouwd tijdens de oorlog. Haar onderzoek beschrijft hoe Renamo-strijders tijdens de oorlog trouwden, relaties onderhielden met de geesten van hun voorouders, en hoe zij banden opbouwden met hun medestrijders en commandanten, en hoe deze relaties hun naoorlogse sociale bestaan hebben gevormd.

universiteitutrecht

Full title: "Transition or stagnation? Everyday life, food security and recovery in post conflict northern Uganda". PhD candidate WW (Winnie) Wairimu. This research focuses on rural recovery processes in addressing food insecurity and agricultural service governance in post conflict North Uganda. We explore the interaction between local communities and humanitarian agencies attempts to address food insecurity. In addition, we analyse the everyday realities and politics of the interface of state and non-state actors in agricultural service governance.

wageningenur wageningenur

PhD defence: Winnie W. Wairimu. Thesis: "Transition or stagnation? Everyday life, food security and recovery in post conflict northern Uganda". Promoter: prof.dr.ir. DJM (Thea) Hilhorst. Co-promoters: dr.ir. MA (Maja) Slingerland & dr. I (Ian) Christoplos.

wageningenur

What is the potential of renewable energy for the rural electrification of Africa? In this fascinating talk, Dr. Pinedo will describe the efforts made and achievements realised by the Joint Research Center (JRC) in the field of assessing renewable energy potential in Africa. She will also describe the data and tools available via the African Renewable Energy Technology Platform (AFRETEP) platform that can be used to asses your own energy projects.

engineerswithoutborders

The African Young Professional Network (AYP) is a platform for young professionals of African descent living in the Netherlands. The members are connected to the African continent either by heritage or appreciation of the African culture and ways of life. AYP will be organizing the next edition of the symposium “Africa on The Move”. More information soon

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