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Clinton adviser gives talk on African economy

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By Sarah Thomas, Town Correspondent

Developing African economies are the topic for a lecture at Wellesley College by an advisor to Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, according to a release.

Emerging Africa: How 17 Countries Are Leading the Way is the title of the lecture by Steven Radelet, who advises Clinton on foreign aid. Radelet previously served as a senior fellow at the Center for Global Development and as advisor to Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, the president of Liberia.

Radelet will explain why a group of African nations are making a successful transition to sustainable economic growth and development.

The lecture will take place On Monday, Nov. 29 at 4:15 at Pendleton West 212 on the Wellesley College campus. The event is free and open to the public.

Sarah Thomas can be reached at sarah.m.thomas@gmail.com.