The fighting that broke out in South Sudan this past December sparked much discussion among 2013-14 PfAL scholars. To bring the situation into the spotlight, our scholars organised a series of talks, hosted by LSE’s Department of International Development (ID) and supported by PfAL, focusing on the reasons for South Sudan’s current situation and what its future holds.
The series kicked off on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at the Wolfson Theatre on LSE’s campus with “What went wrong and what can be done about it? A South Sudanese perspective for post-war state building in South Sudan.” The audience filled the entire theatre for talks by Foreign Minister of South Sudan Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin and Dr. Edward Thomas of the Rift Valley Institute for the public. Professor Tim Allen, head of ID, chaired the event, which attracted a diverse audience, including those of the South Sudanese diaspora.
At the end of the speeches, the audience was buzzing and an engaging Q&A session followed. Clearly, many were interested in “what went wrong and what can be done about it?” when it came to South Sudan, and the talks that night were a lively beginning to discussions that may, as our scholars are aiming for, serve to influence key decision-makers on South Sudan’s future.
So if you’re in London at some point in March, be sure to join us for the following two events. Also, keep an eye on the web listing for when we update this information with all the confirmed panellists and chairs.
Monday 3rd March, 6.30-8pm, Room 5.02, Clement House (LSE)
What went wrong and what can be done about it? Internal dynamics affecting post-war state building in South Sudan.
This event will involve a panel of three expert speakers and allow some time for audience participation in the form of Q&A. This session will be recorded as a podcast and video.
Tuesday 18th March, 6.30-8pm, Wolfson Theatre, New Academic Building (LSE)
What went wrong and what can be done about it? External (African) dynamics affecting post-war state building in South Sudan.
This event will involve a panel of three expert speakers and allow some time for audience participation in the form of Q&A. This session will be recorded as a podcast and video.
**These events are free and open to all with no ticket required. Entry will be on a first come, first served basis. Please ensure that you check this page on the day of the event for any updates or changes to the event.
For any queries about these events, please email pfal@lse.ac.uk or call +44 (0) 20 7955 6738.