Established in 2013 and updated in 2017, the Hormuud Lecture was made possible by a gift from Hormuud Telecom Somalia, Inc., facilitated by former ASA President Abdi Ismail Samatar. The biennial lecture features African scholars, and focuses on the themes of leadership, development, and democracy in Africa, broadly defined. The lecture may serve as a draft manuscript for submission to African Studies Review, to be submitted within 6-months of the lecture. The Association will attempt to alternate African scholars based in Africa with those in the diaspora.
The Hormuud Lecturer will receive a $1,000 honorarium, up to $2,500 in travel expenses for economy roundtrip airfare and conference hotel, and registration for the Annual Meeting.
Nomination and Invitation
In consultation with the ASA Executive Director, the Annual Meeting Committee nominates speakers for full Board approval. The final invitation is issued by the ASA President. A speaker will be confirmed by May 31 annually.