CSEA Executive Director, Chukwuka Onyekwena joined other prominent business thought-leaders, high-level government officials, and partners to discuss important economic and regulatory goals and also to examine ways to improve cooperation between the United States and Nigeria, during the 2024 IMF/World Bank spring Meetings.

The session involved an engagement by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) with several stakeholders, such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Jefferies Group, and World Trade Organization, to enhance Nigeria's economic alliances and policies.

The IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, which is an annual gathering organized by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, provides a forum for global leaders, policymakers, central bank governors, finance ministers, civil society organizations, and representatives from the private sector and academia to discuss critical economic and financial issues confronting the world.

This year, the Spring Meeting was themed ‘‘Vision to Impact’’, and was held in Washington D.C. from April 15 to 20 and featured various sessions and side events discussing key topics such as macroeconomic policy coordination, financial stability, debt sustainability, international trade, development finance, and the implementation of sustainable development goals.

Dr. Onyekwena was also joined by CSEA Communications Fellow, Evelyn Dan Epelle.

CSEA was represented by Dr. Adedeji Adeniran, Director of Research, at a working session convened by Gender and Responsible Artificial Intelligence Network (GRAIN), on theme “a collaborative approach to responsible AI and gender" from 16 to 18 April 2024, in Kampala, Uganda.

The event provided a platform for members of the Grain Consortium (IPAR, Sunbird and CSEA), as well as the beneficiaries of the GRAIN project, to discuss strategies to help tackle gender data disparities in AI across sub-Saharan Africa.

It also aimed to encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing between network members, identify challenges and opportunities to achieving the network's objectives, and develop strategies and action plans to address key issues related to GRAIN's mission.

The meeting featured a range of knowledge and exchange sessions such as presentations of beneficiaries' projects, group work and brainstorming sessions about the network’s next steps.

CSEA in collaboration with Southern Voice and Group for the Analysis of Development (GRADE), organized a webinar to discuss the progress and challenges of education technology (EdTech) in Africa, as well as pathways that will drive inclusive education in the region.

Dr. Adedeji Adeniran, the Director of Research at CSEA, presented the findings of the EdTech report titled “Ed-Tech Landscape and Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa.” The webinar also included a panel session with Ciku Mbugua, Innovation Manager, Brink and Country Lead Kenya - EdTech Hub; João Pedro Azevedo Chief Statistician, UNICEF, and Dr Rislan Kanya, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, IT, Research & Innovation, Baze University.

To read the full report, visit: https://lnkd.in/dFBwXzJP

CSEA organised a 3 -day workshop training on Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Resolution and Mental Health for our staff. The training was facilitated by Mr Yomi Oloko, from INSIGHTS Training Services.

The first two sessions were designed to equip participants with the understanding of emotional intelligence, and constructive conflict skills necessary to thrive in their respective roles and contribute effectively to the success of the team and organization.

To conclude the training, the third session focused on educating staff on mental health issues and how it may impact their work performance or conduct in the workplace; and provided insights on how to protect and promote mental health at work.

CSEA Research Associate Chisom Udora and Communications Fellow, Evelyn Dan Epelle attended the Young Women’s Leadership Conference at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja, on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, which was organized by the office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, Ms Rinsola Abiola.

The conference emphasized the necessity of empowering women to take on leadership roles, notably in politics. The significance of creating awareness about the possibility of gaining a seat at the table was also emphasized. In the lack of an opportunity, young women are urged to be resilient and determined to create one for themselves.