Overview

Dartmouth in Africa is a pilot, four-day convening designed to strengthen Dartmouth’s engagement across the African continent through purposeful collaboration and dialogue. The Summit will bring together faculty, staff, alumni, and Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) fellows with government, industry, and higher education officials from across Africa to explore the intersections of global health, technology, diplomacy, and social entrepreneurship.

Guided by Dartmouth’s commitment for global learning, The John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding will sponsor a track for YALI Fellows, connecting emerging African leaders with Dartmouth faculty and global practitioners to advance health, innovation, and democratic collaboration.

Purpose & Goals

Pilot Outcomes

Launch the Dartmouth–Africa Collaborative (DAC):

A new research and policy network connecting Dartmouth and African partner institutions.

Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs):

Partnership discussions with universities, innovation hubs, and government agencies.

Exchange Pathways:

Frameworks for short-term residencies, internships, and collaborative fellowships.

Contact

Contact dartmouth.in.africa@dartmouth.edu for more information.


Executive Convener: Kenya Tyson, JD, Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives & Innovation

Supported by the John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding