The Midwest Regional Summit on Africa. The Summit is being hosted by the city of Chicago and will take place September 23-27, 1998. Sponsored by the Ford Foundation and the Carnegie Corporation, the National Summit on Africa is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization. The conference is limited to 250 participants from universities, educational associations, donors, and government agencies from South Africa, Europe, and North America. In their papers, speakers will identify major issues of higher education in South Africa and how they can be addressed through linkages with partner institutions.
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The conference will offer valuable insights into the working structure of the film industry. This conference is designed for all film-makers, experienced and up and coming, as well as academics and students in media and film studies. The ASA is the largest and most widely recognized international association for African Studies. Invited guests from African countries attend as do officials of international organizations and African embassies. ASA Exhibit Traditionally, a highlight of the conference is the ASA Exhibit.