Professor Landry Signé

At the United Nations: It was a true honor to share the stage with the remarkable Ms. Rabab Fatima, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), and Small Island Developing States…

At the United Nations, I had the pleasure of reconnecting with my dear friend Abdoul Salam Bello, Chief of Policy Development and Coordination, Monitoring and Reporting Services at the UN Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing…

📸 A highlight worth revisiting — 🎙️A powerful conversation with the Gates Foundation’s President of Global Policy and Advocacy on how partnerships are amplifying Africa’s development successes. It was a true privilege to host Gargee Ghosh, President of Global Policy and…

Honored to Chair a Distinguished Webinar: “Future-Ready Global Leadership: Thunderbird Faculty on Global Strategy, Leadership, and Innovation.” Join us for a timely and inspiring conversation with some of Thunderbird’s most influential global-minded thought leaders. We’ll delve…

🌍 Deepest congratulations to H.E. Ambassador @BobRae48, President of @UNECOSOC & Canada’s Permanent Representative to the @UN, for his visionary leadership at the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. His commitment to multilateralism, equity & sustainable…

United States Congress: Truly honored and humbled to see that my academic work is contributing to inform the U.S. legislation and contribute to the policymaking process aimed at advancing African and Caribbean diaspora investment and development, and the strategic partnership…

🎙️ Namibia’s Foreign Minister on Trade, Foreign Policy & Africa’s Development It was a true honor to welcome Hon. Selma Ashipala-Musavyi (@MIRCO_Namibia) to the @BrookingsInst #ForesightAfrica podcast! We explored how trade, diplomacy, & continental frameworks like #AfCFTA can…

[🌍 EN/FR en bas] Power to women: It is a true honor to congratulate in person Her Excellency Kitoko Gata on her appointment as Minister of State, Minister for Women and Early Childhood in #Chad. A distinguished leader and stateswoman, H.E. Ngoulou has exemplified diplomatic…

There are more babies born in Nigeria every year than in the whole of Western Europe. Consumer-facing companies cannot ignore Africa, says @achaleke. He and @landrysigne discuss the continent’s strengths—and challenges—on the #ForesightAfricaPodcast 🎙️ brookings.edu/articles/popul…

Honored to have chaired a timely and distinguished panel on “Succeeding in the New World Order: Tools for Global Impact Across Leadership, Policy, and Business.” The event brought together a remarkable group of visionary speakers and leaders. I’m deeply grateful for the powerful…

Deep gratitude to Loy Nankunda, Senior Adviser to the Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), representing 17 African countries on the IMF Board—and a proud Emagam alumna—for her invaluable contribution to the success of the “Leadership Expedition Inside the…

Thrilled to chair the "Leadership Expedition Inside the International Monetary Fund (IMF): Advancing Global Cooperation, Stability, and Inclusive Growth" Honored to chair another extraordinary leadership expedition at one of the world’s most influential centers of global…

800 million people will join Africa’s workforce over the next 25 years—and China will lose 200 million. With the right moves, Africa could be the world’s next source of talent, @achaleke explains on the #ForesightAfricaPodcast with @landrysigne 🎧 brookings.edu/articles/popul…

Honored to speak at the @UN High-Level Political Forum on “Accelerating SDG achievement in Africa, LDCs, LLDCs & MICs,” at the invitation of Amb. Bob Rae, ECOSOC President. Grateful to share insights alongside global leaders & before an audience of UN ambassadors & delegates.…

Fruitful meeting with Ambassador Chris Kirigua, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Kenya in the United States. We exchanged insights on U.S.-Africa relations, with a focus on trade, investment, and commercial diplomacy.

This week, we had the honor of hosting His Excellency Mr. Sidi Tiémoko TOURE, Minister of Animal and Fisheries Resources of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire at @BrookingsGlobal, discussing the future of U.S.-Africa relations, especially related to trade, investment, and commercial…

We may be seeing the beginnings of an economic boom in Africa. @achaleke and @landrysigne discuss the opportunities and the hurdles that remain on the latest episode of the #ForesightAfricaPodcast 🎧 brookings.edu/articles/popul…

Understanding the evolution and state of democracy in Zimbabwe: When a coup is not called a coup brookings.edu/articles/under…