Samuel Akau

Doctoral Student, Department of Public Policy

Samuel is a doctoral student in public policy (international development). Prior to UNC-Chapel Hill, Samuel co-founded Sawa Sawa Network, a multimedia initiative elevating discourse, amplifying the voices of outstanding South Sudanese thought leaders, and empowering ordinary citizens doing extraordinary things to build peace and community in South Sudan and its Diaspora. His interest in CIPG program is motivated by need to develop advanced skills and tools essential to thinking critically about pressing global challenges, while developing creative, viable and sustainable solutions.