AUST Centre Inaugurates Eight Senior Fellows to Advance Pan‑African Development
CePAPS at the African University of Science and Technology (AUST) will induct eight senior fellows on Monday, October 26, 2026.
In Brief
- •CePAPS at the African University of Science and Technology (AUST) will induct eight senior fellows on Monday, October 26, 2026.
- •The fellows will form a multidisciplinary network to support research on African development and Pan‑African issues and to facilitate policy dialogues.
- •The induction aims to bridge academic scholarship with policy practice and foster collaboration among academia, government, industry and civil society.
- •Key attendees include diplomats, former agency directors and university academics such as Jean Pillard, Dakuku Peterside and Abdulhakeem Bello.
- •The network will also mentor emerging scholars and mobilise resources for development initiatives.
Why It Matters
The induction of senior fellows represents a strategic effort to harness African expertise for continental development. By creating a sustained platform for intellectual exchange and policy engagement, CePAPS seeks to translate research into actionable recommendations, strengthening Africa’s capacity to address development challenges and advance Pan‑African ideals.
Key Details
- Induction Date
- October 26, 2026
- Number of Senior Fellows
- 8
- Venue
- AfDB Hall, AUST, Abuja
- Purpose
- Establish multidisciplinary network for research and policy engagement
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