LSE Africa Summit

The London School of Economics (LSE) Africa Summit is an annual two-day event that congregates researchers, policy makers, corporates and businesses to talk about African developmental issues, as well as solutions to those challenges. The theme of the 2021 Africa Summit acknowledges the incredible period of reflection that 2020 has provided. As a result of the Covid-19 global pandemic, this year has forced the world to take stock of where we are, recognise social, economic, and political limitations with a view to stark improvement. For Africa, this is a moment of reinvigoration. With an engaged and impassioned generation, we have a unique opportunity. The question is, how will we maximise it as we enter the next decade? Put more directly, the question we aim to answer in this 2021 summit is: How will Africans drive positive change in our own societies following the global crisis that is the Covid-19 pandemic? We look forward to welcoming you to our first virtual summit!