We are pleased to be able to share with you the prospectus for the Rift Valley Institute Horn of Africa Course, which will take place in Lamu, Kenya, from Saturday 29 May to Friday 4 June 2010.

The Horn of Africa course is an intensive, one-week, graduate-level, residential programme. Taught by leading African and international specialists, it provides a fast-track introduction to the history, political economy and culture of Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Puntland and Somaliland. Designed for local and international aid workers, diplomats, peacekeepers, researchers, campaigners, business people and journalists, the course examines the historical and cultural patterns of this diverse region and provides in-depth treatment of contemporary issues and challenges.

We are now accepting applications for the 2010 Course. Application forms are available from This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Applications need to be submitted by Monday 1st March 2010. Please note that there is a high demand for places. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by mid-March.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Rift Valley Institute website http://www.riftvalley.net

Earlier RVI courses http://www.riftvalley.net/?view=courses

Video Clips of earlier RVI courses http://www.youtube.com/Riftvalleyinstitute

THE RIFT VALLEY INSTITUTE

The Rift Valley Institute (RVI) is an independent, non-profit research, training and advocacy organisation that works with communities and institutions in Eastern Africa, including Sudan and the Horn. The aim of the Institute is to bring local knowledge to bear on global information systems, advancing education and modifying development practice. Programmes include field-based social research, support for indigenous educational institutions, in-country training courses and an open-access digital library. Fellows of the Institute, drawn from the region and beyond, are practitioners and academic specialists in the fields of human rights, history, anthropology, political science, economics, development, media, and law. The RVI was established in 2001 and has offices in Kenya, the US and the UK.