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We promote global responsibility and multilateral cooperation by networking key actors and leaders from Africa and Europe at our high-level events. Results and policy recommendations are prepared through studies and strategy papers while we are in continuous exchange with our network. Thus, we ensure that the dialogue has a lasting impact on political discourse. Our focus areas are business and global health as well as pressing political topics. In doing so, we also include the intersecting topics climate, advancement of women and digital matters in our program.

 

Featured Program Highlight

The Africa Roundtable

The Africa Roundtable is the forum for decision-makers from the political, business and civil society spheres in Europe-Africa cooperation. It deals with pressing issues and challenges of the neighboring continents and develops partnership-based solutions and models for future cooperation. Twice a year, the Africa Roundtable gathers its participants, alternating between the European and the African Continent. Prior publications ensure a fact-based discussion, which is concluded with action recommendations. The eponymous podcast and regular text contributions in pre- and post-processing, complete the program and ensure a continuous dialogue.

Program

Business for Future

Salon
Financing Africa's Future
Berlin Global Dialogue

We explored current trends and developments in Africa's financial sector and discussed the actions needed by businesses and governments to improve the financial landscape on the continent.

Salon
Africa's Creative Pulse
Local Impact, Global Reach

Africa's creative industries are booming and changing the global cultural landscape. We discussed the growing industry with Nollywood director Funke Akindele and writer Lola Shoneyin.

Digital Salon
Global Perspectives on: Forestry
How Forestry can be a Driver for Economic and Social Political Development

Forests play a vital role in local economies and global climate protection. In our webinar, we explored how economic growth and environmental protection go hand in hand.

Digital Salon
Global Perspectives on: AI
How to Leverage Homegrown AI Solutions for Economic Growth in Africa

Africa is experiencing an AI boom, but challenges persist. In our webinar, we explore the transformative potential of digital sovereignty together with AI experts.

Salon
Restart of Business with Africa
Next Generation in Economic Relations

What will sustainable economic cooperation between Europe and Africa look like in the future? We discussed this with stakeholders from the private sector and tomorrow's leaders.

Salon
NewSpace in Africa
Take-Off Flight to Innovation, Exploration, Transformation

With a new space agency and an upcoming space port on the continent, the African space industry is capturing global attention. What does this mean for European-African cooperation?

Salon
Leveraging the Economic Potential of the African Continent
Berlin Global Dialogue

Our roundtable during Berlin Global Dialogue discusses opportunities and drivers of economic growth on the African continent, while adressing the main roadblocks.

Circle
How to Untap the African Venture Market
Experience Exchange & Best Practices for (Co-)Investments

We talk about the African investment and start-up sector, with contributions from Erick Yong Mariatheresa Samson Kadushi and Mouhamed Ndoye.

Salon
No Women — No Future
Access to Finance for a Just Development

Together with the Agency for Business and Development, we shed light on what obstacles women face when starting their own business.

Politics Briefing
Green Growth Needs Liquidity
Closing Africa's Climate Finance Gap

Africa is increasingly recognized as a source and role model of green energy generation. Sustainable and effective climate finance is therefore at the core of our discussion with Dr. Vera Songwe.

Program

The Africa Roundtable

Publications
The Africa Roundtable N°6
Action Recommendations

The African continent has the potential to become the global agriculture powerhouse. The action recommendations of the sixth conference.

Publications
The Role of New Technology in Advancing African Agri-Food Systems
Discussion Paper

The research paper on new technologies and innovation in the African agricultural sector was issued on the occasion of The Africa Roundtable “Growing Africa's Future” 2024 in Berlin.

Publications
Growing Africa’s Future
Five Themes to Advance Food Sovereignty on the Continent

The research paper on food sovereignity in Africa was issued on the occasion of The Africa Roundtable “Growing Africa's Future” 2024 in Berlin.

Conference
The Africa Roundtable N°6
Growing Africa’s Future: Advancing Food Sovereignty through Agricultural Innovation

The sixth edition of the Africa Roundtable focuses on how the African continent can unlock its full potential as an agricultural powerhouse.

Circle
Skills and Mobility
Why Africa’s Youth Is Key in Creating a Win-Win Situation for Europe and the African Continent

Fostering mobility is considered one of the most important solutions to the skills gap on the African continent. We discuss this at the follow-up to the fifth edition of The Africa Roundtable.

Publications
The Africa Roundtable N°5
Action Recommendations

Strategies for education, skill building and the labor market of tomorrow. The action recommendations of the fifth conference.

Publications
How Technical and Vocational Education Can Help Close Skills Gaps in Africa
Research Paper

The research paper on education and training in Africa was issued on the occasion of The Africa Roundtable “The Path to Success: Education, Skills, and Leadership” 2023 in Berlin.

Conference
The Africa Roundtable N°5
The Path to Success: Education, Skills and Leadership

The fifth edition of The Africa Roundtable focussed on employability, skills and training and examine the possibilities of equal education and training for Africa's youth.

Publications
The Africa Roundtable N°4
Action Recommendations

We are at a turning point in European-African economic relations. The action recommendations of the fourth conference.

Conference
The Africa Roundtable N°4
Roadmap to Africa: A Turning Point in Economic Relations

As the side event to the annual Ibrahim Governance Weekend, we aim to identify the opportunities to deepen trade and investment relations as well as leveraging private and institutional funding.

Program

Future of International Cooperation

Publications
Germany and the New South
Voices, Insights, Expectations

The distribution of power in the international system is changing. We interviewed 10 experts from the so-called 'Global South' to get their insight into their perception of Germany's role.

Circle
Rethinking Germany’s Global Engagement amid Conflict and the Climate Crisis
Value-Driven Foreign and Aid Policy

Together with David Miliband, CEO & President of IRC, and selected stakeholders from politics, business, academia, we discussed Germany's responsibilities in an international system in crisis.

Circle
Discussing Development Policies in a Multipolar World
Background Discussion with Anna Bjerde

In conversation with Anna Bjerde and other representatives from politics, business, and academia, we discussed efforts in fostering sustainable development.

Circle
Germany’s Responsibility in Today’s Changing World
Background Discussion with Bill Gates

Together with Bill Gates, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, and other representatives from politics, business and academia, we discussed Germany's new role in the world.

Circle
Adapting the Global Financial Architecture
Leveraging IDA for Multilateral Solutions

Together with experts from politics, academia and civil society, we discussed the need to reform the global financial architecture.

Circle
No Time for Aid Budget Cuts amid Urgent Hunger Crisis in East Africa

Together with David Miliband, President of the International Rescue Committee we discussed urgent humanitarian aid and new approaches in development and economic cooperation.

Conference
Survivors and Agents of Change
Empowering Women in Conflicts

Women are often affected by violence and exploitation in conflict situations and suffer particularly from the destruction of social structures and livelihoods.

Salon
Women in Conflict and Peace Building
Why Protection and Participation are Key

Supporting women-led initiatives is critical to bridging the gap between global resolutions and local best practices with expertise on the ground.

Circle
Jobs or Migration?
An African Perspective

In the historical context, migration is the norm that should be managed proactively. We discussed driving factors as well as facts vs. misperceptions.

Podcast

The Africa Roundtable

Podcast
Unlocking Opportunities Through Education
Episode 11

In this episode we are joined by Taha Bawa, Co-founder and CEO of Goodwall, a social enterprise which connects youth to opportunities for skilling, working and social impact.

Podcast
He Alerted the World on Monkeypox - And Was Ignored
Episode 10

We speak with Professor and Consultant Physician Dimie Ogoina and discuss what lessons he draws from the monkeypox outbreak for improved pandemic preparedness worldwide.

Podcast
Neglected Tropical Diseases - A Potential Roadmap Forward
Episode 9

What are the main challenges in researching affordable remedies? We speak with Dr. Borna Nyaoke Anoke, physician and senior project manager for clinical trials related to Neglected Tropical Diseases.

Podcast
G7 needs a new geopolitical partner
Episode 8

Action Recommendations: Christine Mhundwa and Dr. Obiageli ‘Oby’ Ezekwesili, talk about enabling African representation while protecting the environment and ensuring health and preparedness.

Podcast
Famine Threats - Africa in the Ukraine conflict
Episode 7

Dr. Stefan Mair and Dr. Carlos Lopes on the political, social and societal consequences of the Russian attack on Ukraine for the states of Africa.

Podcast
On Historic Responsibility and 'Post' in the Word Postcolonialism
Episode 6

We talk about colonial structures then and now with the African author Nanjala Nyabola and the director of the Goethe Institute Prof. Dr. Carola Lentz.

Podcast
On Identity, Flight and New Beginnings
Episode 5

In an interview with Christine Mhundwa, Abdulrazak Gurnah talks about identity, flight and new beginnings, reparations and painful differences in dealing with refugees from the Arab world.

Podcast
On Migration and Peace
Episode 4

Prime Minister of Senegal (ret.) Aminata Touré and Ottilia Maunganidze of the ISS Africa research institute in an interview on migration from Africa to Europe.

Podcast
Without Prevention No Health
Episode 3

In conversation with Dr. Noubar Afeyan, founder and CEO of Flagship Pioneering (Moderna) and Elhadj As Sy, humanitarian aid expert and board member of the Kofi Annan Foundation.

Podcast
Global Warming and Future Forecast for German-African Relations
Episode 2

Sudanese entrepreneur and founder, Dr. Mo Ibrahim takes a look at the changing world from an African perspective, why Europe benefits from an African workforce.

Our Formats

  • Conference

    The high-level format provides a stage for experiences and expertise, whose international appeal has a significant impact on the political dialogue. In close cooperation with our partner organizations, we gather different spheres around one shared topic.

  • Salon

    Continuous dialogue creates awareness for the urgent questions of our time. In salons, renowned experts open the discussion with our curated guests from business, politics and society.

  • Circle

    We believe in proximity building trust. Our most personal format therefore offers the opportunity to deepen the knowledge of our high-ranking guests in a small circle, together with an exchange of experiences, in dialogue.

  • Politics Briefing

    Politics Briefing foster professional dialogue with policymakers. This format is aimed particularly at members of the Bundestag, but also at political actors in government, ministries or political foundations.

  • Bilateral Meeting

    With strong networks, the global challenges of the European and African continents can be tackled together. That is why we network opinion leaders from both continents, bringing together those who belong together.

  • Digital Salon

    Our digital dialog series “Global Perspectives on ...” highlights topics and developments relevant to Europe and Africa and invites decision-makers from both continents to discuss with our CEOs Rhoda Berger and Gregor Darmer.

Program

Salon
Financing Africa's Future
Berlin Global Dialogue

We explored current trends and developments in Africa's financial sector and discussed the actions needed by businesses and governments to improve the financial landscape on the continent.

Publications
Germany and the New South
Voices, Insights, Expectations

The distribution of power in the international system is changing. We interviewed 10 experts from the so-called 'Global South' to get their insight into their perception of Germany's role.

Salon
Africa's Creative Pulse
Local Impact, Global Reach

Africa's creative industries are booming and changing the global cultural landscape. We discussed the growing industry with Nollywood director Funke Akindele and writer Lola Shoneyin.

Digital Salon
Global Perspectives on: Women's Health
How to Join Forces to Advance Women’s Economic Power

Investments in women's health are threatened by budget cuts and anti-gender movements. In our webinar, we discussed innovative strategies to drive progress in our digital dialogue.

Circle
Her Health, Our Wealth
Elevating Family Planning & Women’s Health to boost the African Economy

The inequalities in the global health system have a significant impact on the financial situation of women. We discussed economic growth through equal opportunities.

Circle
Rethinking Germany’s Global Engagement amid Conflict and the Climate Crisis
Value-Driven Foreign and Aid Policy

Together with David Miliband, CEO & President of IRC, and selected stakeholders from politics, business, academia, we discussed Germany's responsibilities in an international system in crisis.

Circle
Discussing Development Policies in a Multipolar World
Background Discussion with Anna Bjerde

In conversation with Anna Bjerde and other representatives from politics, business, and academia, we discussed efforts in fostering sustainable development.

Publications
The Africa Roundtable N°6
Action Recommendations

The African continent has the potential to become the global agriculture powerhouse. The action recommendations of the sixth conference.

Publications
The Role of New Technology in Advancing African Agri-Food Systems
Discussion Paper

The research paper on new technologies and innovation in the African agricultural sector was issued on the occasion of The Africa Roundtable “Growing Africa's Future” 2024 in Berlin.

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To this end, Global Perspectives regularly brings together decision- makers from politics, business, civil society, academia and media to discuss new approaches, provide new impulses and raise awareness on the common opportunities and challenges the two neighboring continents are facing.

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