The CENTER FOR AFRICAN STUDIES Distinguished Lecture will be presented by AKWE AMOSU Senior Policy Analyst for Africa, Open Society Institute/Open Society Policy Center. Akwe Amosu facilitates links between OSI?s Africa-based foundations, initiatives and grantees, and the international policy community in Washington, DC. Amosu assists the US Congress and the wider policy community to understand Africa?s challenges and ensure a hearing for African civil society.