We have learned that Akwasi Aidoo will become the Director of the Special Initiative for Africa.

This is a Ford Foundation-wide effort to support uniquely African continental responses to issues of peace and conflict, identity and citizenship and regional integration. The initiative will start with an initial incubation phase (based in the Ford Foundation's New York head office), which will focus on planning, grantmaking and convening of key institutions working in Africa. Eventually, the initiative will be institutionalized as an independent Africa-based Foundation or Fund, which provides effective stewardship of resources generated by a lasting endowment.

Kabissa and fahamu are pleased to congratulate Akwasi on this appointment. We hope to feature more about this initiative in a forthcoming issue of the Newsletter.