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Sagamore in Africa

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Post published:December 28, 2021
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Did you know that Liberia was established by Americans opposed to slavery in the mid-1800s? It is a complicated history that fuses the slave trade with colonization and African indigenous rights. This fusion led to a civil war in the 1980s and 90s followed by the election of Africa’s first head of state in 2005. Sagamore is helping Liberia realize the promise of liberty with the dignity of self-government through the work of Donald Cassell and Travis and Gina Sheets. Read about their latest endeavor below.

Sagamore hosts an annual internship program. The 2011 summer class is pictured here with the Liberia’s ambassador to the US.

Distinguished Liberians Visit Sagamore

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Post published:March 23, 2021
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In 2005, the Sagamore Institute hosted then Liberian presidential candidate Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf; she went on to win the election and maintains strong ties with Sagamore Institute.

Scholar Spotlight: Donald Cassell

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Post published:December 3, 2020
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Donald Cassell is a Senior Fellow at Sagamore Institute and directs Sagamore's Africa portfolio. A native of Liberia, Mr. Cassell works "to encourage and nurture Liberia’s growth and development through scholarship, conversation, and action with the hope of strengthening civil society and business investment in Liberia."

Poverty and the Private Sector in Africa

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Post published:October 21, 2020
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Authored by Josephat Juma, the following interview was published in African Executive in its March 2006 Issue.

Sagamore Institute is Delighted to House the Center for Global Sports Advancement

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Post published:October 20, 2020
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The Center for Global Sports Advancement was founded to connect sports industry expertise with emerging cities and countries around the world that desire to develop their economies and people through sports.

Sagamore and Rotary’s Work in Kenya

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Post published:October 20, 2020
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Carole Kariuki Kariuki joins ISOKO as the CEO of Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), a business consortium seeking to create an enabling business environment in Kenya and East Africa

Sagamore Institute hosts Rwandan-U.S. Ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana

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Post published:October 20, 2020
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The Sagamore Institute was honored to welcome Her Excellency Mathilde Mukantabana, Rwandan-U.S. Ambassador for a special event this fall, affirming the Indianapolis-based think tank’s continuing commitment to development in Africa.

World Food Day 2017

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Post published:October 20, 2020
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On World Food Day, agricultural experts and concerned citizens gathered at the Sagamore Institute in Indianapolis to discuss best practices for addressing hunger issues for more than 800 million people worldwide.

Spreading Farming Tips and The Gospel in Liberia

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Post published:October 20, 2020
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They aren't really having a midlife crisis. Frankfort's Travis and Gina Sheets just want to do something significant with the second half of their lives.

From Indiana AG Secretary to African Farmer

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Post published:October 20, 2020
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Gina Sheets and her husband, Travis, moved to Liberia in January of 2014 to develop the agriculture pro-gram at Liberia International Christian College (LICC). Prior to their departure, Gina directed Indiana Depart-ment of Agriculture and Travis was county commissioner in Clinton County, Indiana. Gina developed an interest in improving African agriculture after attending a summit on the issue at Sagamore Institute in 2011.