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July 16, 2013 -
Publication
Assessing Security Risks in Nigeria’s 2015 Elections
The political temperature in Nigeria is heating up in advance of its 2015 elections, with eight Nigerian states facing major threats to security, according to a risk assessment conducted by the MacArthur-supported CLEEN Foundation. Read More
July 10, 2013 -
Video
"Nigeria: Report Lists Rivers, Borno, Nasarawa, Others As Volatile States Ahead of 2015 Elections"
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July 26, 2012 -
Publication
Understanding Nigerian Views on Crime and Safety
Three-quarters of Nigerians fear becoming the victim of crime, according to a survey by the CLEEN Foundation. Read More
February 16, 2012 -
Article
MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions: Past Recipients
Since 2006, MacArthur has recognized and awarded over 50 organizations for their innovative approaches to solving problems across the Foundation's programs. Read More
April 28, 2011 -
From the field
MacArthur Grantees Support Nigerian Elections
Many MacArthur grantees, including Enough is Enough, the Policy and Legal Advocacy Center, the West African NGO Network, and the Transition Monitoring Group, assisted in or helped oversee the country's general election. Read More
April 7, 2009 -
From the field
Nigerian Government Adopts Police Reforms
The Nigerian government recently issued a white paper that adopts the recommendations of the Presidential Committee on Police Reform, many of which were backed by MacArthur grantees in Nigeria. The government agreed to mainstream the community ... Read More
March 7, 2009 -
Speech
“‘Full and Free Development’: The Case for Higher Education in Nigeria,” Yar’Adua Center Lecture by Jonathan Fanton
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses how higher education can provide a ladder of opportunity for Nigerians and serve as an engine of economic growth. Read More
March 1, 2009 -
Publication
The MacArthur Foundation in Nigeria: Report on Activities
In this report:
President’s Essay
Strengthening Nigerian Universities
Building Research Capacity: Spotlight on Four Nigerian Universities
Improving Sexual & Reproductive Health
Helping Adolescents Make Informed Decisions: Action Health Incorporated
Advancing Human Rights
Building Police Accountability, Strengthening ... Read More
March 1, 2009 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonathan Fanton at the Nigeria Reception for Staff, Grantees, Associates
In his last visit to the country as MacArthur President, Jonathan Fanton celebrates Nigeria's recent progress in areas like higher education, human rights, and reproductive health. 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
January 24, 2007 -
Speech
“Foundation Effectiveness: Reputation Matters as Much as Money,” An Address by Jonathan Fanton to the Foundation Impact Research Seminar at the Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton describes how a foundation's reputational assets - integrity, objectivity, sound judgment, and measured impact - can be just as useful to grantees as its money. Read More
December 4, 2006 -
Speech
"Governing Together in a Post-Post Sarbanes-Oxley World," Remarks by Arthur Sussman at the BoardSource Leadership Forum
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton discusses board responsibilities in the "post-post-Sarbanes-Oxley" era, pressing for continued focuses on accountability with renewed focus on an organization's place in civil society. Read More
October 5, 2006 -
Speech
Remarks by Jonthan Fanton at the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions, Awards Ceremony
MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton celebrates the nine diverse organizations that comprise the first-ever class of MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions winners. Read More
October 5, 2006 -
Press release
MacArthur Honors Winners of New Award for Creative and Effective Institutions
MacArthur honored the nine inaugural winners of the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions at a ceremony in Chicago. Read More
August 24, 2006 -
Press release
MacArthur Announces First Winners Of New Creativity Award For Small Nonprofits
Expanding on its tradition of encouraging individual creativity and building effective institutions to help address some of the world’s most challenging problems, MacArthur announced the nine awards. Read More
August 1, 2005 -
Publication
International Justice: An Emerging Global System
President's Message
The daily headlines tell stories of suffering and human rights abuse from Sudan and the Congo in Africa, to Nepal and Uzbekistan in Asia, to Iraq and Egypt in the Middle East. In ... Read More
January 19, 2005 -
Press release
Human Rights, Higher Education and Young Peoples Reproductive Health in Nigeria
MacArthur has announced 13 grants totaling more than $9 million to promote human rights, strengthen higher education, and advance young peoples reproductive health and rights in Nigeria. Read More