The essays in this volume address several subthemes within the framework of peace, trade, and youth, by referencing African perspectives on US-Africa relations.
I also note that the APN has been a mirror with which one can see, reflect, and project himself into the future as a top-level researcher and expert.
Despite the support and aid offered to the people in the Grand Sud, the region is on the verge of a severe humanitarian crisis.
Being an APN-IRF fellow has been a huge blessing to me. I am indeed very thankful for this opportunity. It has not only helped to redirect my research focus but has also made me apply other research tools and designs I have been previously afraid of in my research.
APN funding supported my visit to the field to conduct interviews and collect data on the involvement of Umuada Igbo (daughters of the land) in intracommunal peacebuilding in selected Igbo-speaking communities in southeastern Nigeria.
Looking forward to the next decade, I propose that more grants be awarded to African scholars to research topical issues that will positively impact Africans and Africa.
