The David Rockefeller Lecture Series

The David Rockefeller Lectureship is awarded to a distinguished African from either the governmental or non-governmental sectors. The lectureship recognizes Mr. Rockefeller’s interest in African affairs, and honors his service to the Council.

The Rockefeller Lectureship was established in 1985 when Mr. Rockefeller retired as Chairman of the Council’s Board. Mr. Rockefeller was Chairman from 1970 and served as a Director on the Board from 1945 to 1985. To honor his truly unique and global role, a group of Council members and other friends, including the Rockefeller Foundation, created the David Rockefeller Fund, which makes this lectureship possible.

Meetings

General Meeting

David Rockefeller Lecture with Nahas Gideon Angula, Prime Minister, Republic of Namibia

Speaker: Nahas Gideon Angula, Prime Minister, Republic of Namibia
Presider: Adrienne Germain, President, International Women's Health Coalition
April 27, 2010

Namibia at Twenty Years: Challenges and Opportunities in Social Development

Prime Minister Angula will be addressing Namibia's vision for advancing maternal health, strengthening health systems, and youth skills training.

General Meeting

The David Rockefeller Lecture

Speaker: Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Presider: Princeton N. Lyman, Adjunct Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations
September 27, 2007
General Meeting

2005-06 David Rockefeller Lecture: A Conversation with President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Speaker: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia
Presider: Princeton N. Lyman, Ralph Bunche Senior Fellow and Director of Africa Policy Studies, Council on Foreign Relations
March 21, 2006

Fondly called the “Iron Lady” by her supporters, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has, throughout her 30-year career as a stateswoman, political prisoner, and Liberian national demonstrated her iron will and determination, which has culminated in her historic election to the presidency in December.

In recognition of her election as the first female African head of state, this event has been designated the Council's 2005-06 David Rockefeller Lecture. Established to honor Mr. Rockefeller when he retired as Chairman of the Council's Board, the Rockefeller Lectureship is awarded annually to a distinguished African from either the governmental or non-governmental sector.

6:00-6:30 p.m. Dinner
6:30-7:30 p.m. Meeting

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