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June 1, 2008 - Commentary
MacArthur's Kole Shettima Describes Ways to Fight Maternal Mortality
In an opinion-editorial in the Nigerian Guardian, MacArthur's Africa Office Director Kole Shettima outlines how the country can greatly reduce the number of women who die during or after childbirth. Read More
February 26, 2008 - Speech
"Scaling Up Access to Cheaper Bandwidth in Nigeria," Remarks by Kole Shettima at a Workshop on ICT Development and Access to more Affordable Bandwidth for Universities, Research and Higher Educational Institutions
MacArthur's Africa Office Director Kole Shettima discusses the Partnership for Higher Education in Africa's efforts to secure access to cheaper bandwidth. Read More
January 31, 2008 - Press release
MacArthur Awards $7.1 Million to the University of Ibadan and Bayero University
MacArthur is awarding new grants totaling $7.1 million to expand academic and research programs and strengthen staff development at two Nigerian universities as part of the Foundation’s efforts to improve higher education in Africa. Read More
October 19, 2007 - Press release
MacArthur Invests $11 Million to Reduce Maternal Deaths in India and Nigeria
MacArthur will invest $11 million to reduce significantly maternal deaths due to postpartum hemorrhage in India and Nigeria, Foundation President Jonathan Fanton announced today at the Women Deliver conference. Read More
October 19, 2007 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Press Event Announcing $11 Million to Reduce Maternal Mortality
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton announces the grant to support Pathfinder International's efforts to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity due to postpartum hemorrhage in India and Nigeria. Read More
August 17, 2007 - Publication
Lecture on Population and Reproductive Health by Professor Paul Hunt
Contents
The Millennium Development Goals and the Right to the Highest Attainable Standard of Health
New Skills & Techniques
Is the international right to health merely aspirational? Is it too vague to be implemented?
Uganda, neglected diseases ... Read More
June 30, 2007 - Commentary
Commentary by Kole Shettima: Higher Education Needs Urgent Attention
In this commentary published in Federations Magazine, MacArthur's Africa Office Director Kole Shettima describes how issues of accreditation and free tuition create the need for reform in Nigerian post-secondary education. Read More
May 24, 2007 - Commentary
Letter to the Editor by Jonathan Fanton: Nigeria on a Path to Genuine Democracy
In a letter to the Chicago Tribune editor, MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton acknowledges the flaws in recent Nigerian elections but argues that the country's president, Olusegun Obasango, has put it on the path to stability. Read More
May 21, 2007 - Commentary
Motherhood Kills, Op-Ed in This Day by Kole Shettima
MacArthur Africa Office Director Kole Shettima recommends steps on how to prevent maternal mortality in Nigeria. Read More
March 30, 2007 - Commentary
Interview with Jonathan Fanton: Without Human Rights, You Can't Have Stable Democracy
MacArthur's President talks about MacArthur's grantmaking in Nigeria targeted towards human rights, reproductive health, and maternal mortality. Read More
March 15, 2007 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton, Reception for MacArthur Foundation Nigeria Grantees
As MacArthur's Board of Directors holds its first-ever meeting outside of North America, MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton expresses optimism for the future of Nigerian democracy. Read More
March 14, 2007 - Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Official Dinner Hosted by the Federal Minister for Abuja, Nigeria
As MacArthur's Board of Directors holds its first-ever meeting outside of North America, MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton describes the Foundation's support for Nigerian human rights, democracy, and education. Read More
March 6, 2007 - Commentary
Interview with Jonathan Fanton on Democracy, Digital Learning, and Juvenile Justice in the 21st Century
Recently, Philanthropy News Digest spoke with MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton. Read More
February 1, 2007 - Publication
Population and Reproductive Health
President's Essay
Despite historically low birth rates in North America and much of the developed world, global population is expected to increase by more than 40 percent to 9 billion over the next 50 years ... Read More
November 16, 2006 - Speech
"Nigeria, Democratic Progress, and the Moral Authority to Lead in Africa and Beyond," Remarks by Jonathan Fanton, University of Ibadan Convocation Lecture
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses Nigerian higher education, human rights, and international justice in a speech to students at the University. Read More
