Join the George Ayittey Society

• Either be a citizen of an African country or a resident of any African country, with a minimum of two years of continued residence, or in a university program or department specializing in African studies
• Have 5+ years of experience working on Africa-related issues (e.g., academic, media, public advocacy, legal, finance, or diplomatic spaces)
• Have at least one published opinion article, report, research paper, or book
• Demonstrate a record of promoting policies and ideas that advance freedoms, open society, and government accountability

Your application will need to include:

• Complete biodata and contact information
• Statement of interest (300 words max)
• Description of past work advancing freedom and prosperity (300 words max)
• Current CV
• List of up to three recently published works
• Confirmation of ability to attend annual in-person meetings in Africa

• Attend the annual (fully-funded) in-person GAS meeting
• Participate in biannual virtual GAS meetings
• Contribute to the GAS journal Review of African Economic and Social Development
• Engage in GAS conversations and debates on peace, freedom, and prosperity in Africa