Politics Briefing
The Challenge of Africa
What Must Germany do?
Politics Briefing: The Challenge of Africa
December 15, 2021
Paul-Löbe-Haus, Berlin
Climate change, the pandemic, and flaring conflicts around the world present the new government with major foreign and development policy challenges. It is obvious that these challenges cannot be solved without a global exchange of ideas and cooperation in multilateral systems. A respectful partnership with our neighboring continent Africa is therefore crucial. Together with Dr. Kumi Naidoo, Christoph Matschie, and Dr. Ingrid Hamm, we discussed the opportunities and challenges of a future German Africa Policy.
What role must Germany play in fostering an enhanced partnership with the African continent?
Discussion at the Parliamentary Breakfast "The Challenge of Africa"
Dr Kumi Naidoo is a climate justice expert from South Africa. As a former director of Greenpeace International and Amnesty International, he has extensive experience in multilateral cooperation between governments and civil society. The comprehensive expertise proved to be indispensable for our discussion on Germany’s role in global cooperation.
As former Head of the Africa Discussion Group and Deputy Spokesman for Foreign Affairs for the SPD parliamentary group, Christoph Matschie’s many years of experience in German and International Africa Policy provided valuable impetus and enriched the discussion immensely.
Our sincere gratitude goes to Dr. Herbert Wollmann MP for facilitating this fruitful discussion and hosting the parliamentary breakfast.
Moderation
Contact Persons
Rhoda Berger, r.berger@globalperspectives.org
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