Three Years On, Will SADC Finally Come to Mozambique's Rescue? An Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena. The AU-EU partnership should primarily promote investments in infrastructure, manufacturing and the diversification of exports, and it should support Africa in the fourth industrial revolution. Absa does a Gupta on Iqbal Survé, cuts off services to Sekunjalo-controlled companies The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is now at the centre of the continent-to-continent partnership. ... Get access to all GDS Group summits by downloading the event calendar for 2021. After much palaver, the summit has been postponed to 2021 with an actual date yet to be fixed. Beyond the policy-making world, also some African think tanks have taken a growing interest in analysing Africa-Europe relations. Germany Latest news, analysis and comment from POLITICO’s editors and guest writers on German politics. See the leaders who have shaped the industry as it stands today and the innovators who will take it forward. European official circles are getting nervous over this African assertiveness, fearing that Africa is demanding a lot from the EU without taking strong commitments itself to undertake essential reforms in areas such as taxation and democratic governance. In a best case scenario, gross domestic product per capita in Africa will recover to 2019 levels in 2024. It is therefore very likely that the ministerial will also be pushed back. Whether North Africa, which is not part of the OACPS, will subscribe to this approach, remains to be seen. After a long palaver, a decision was finally taken: the summit will be postponed to 2021, although a date still needs to be fixed. This year was supposed to be crucial for Africa-Europe relations, culminating in the sixth AU-EU Summit, scheduled for 28 and 29 October in Brussels. In that sense there is probably an advantage to delaying the summit: it buys both parties time to sort out some of these longstanding divergences. 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On the EU side, this falls under the leadership of the high representative, Josep Borrell, and could be used to move forward the dialogue in terms of substance. Digital. [15SEP2020] The EU-AU did not proved immune to the COVID19 pandemic. For tactical reasons, the EU wants to sort out these sensitive issues in the ongoing negotiations on a future partnership with OACPS, so as to anchor these in a legal agreement. North America. Medical, Pharma, Engineering, Business Conferences USA, Europe, Asia, Australia 2020-2021. Summit is part of the Siburt Institute for Church Ministry, which seeks to equip and serve church leaders and other Christ-followers for God’s mission in the world. Add to that the fact that also the negotiations on the future partnership between the EU and the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS; formerly named the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States) were confronted with delays, while the announcement of a deal was supposed to be the main deliverable to be presented to the heads of state in October. More highlights will be announced soon! The Heads of State and Governments of Africa and the EU adopted the "Tripoli declaration", and an Action Plan for 2011-2013, (re)committing to seize together new opportunities for broader and mutually beneficial initiatives. 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Africa is not opposed to green and climate-friendly economic reforms, but it is worried that the ambitious European Green Deal will create a new type of protectionism by imposing new non-tariff barriers, such as the carbon border tax that may affect access to the European markets. The 2021 Annual Conference originally scheduled to be held June 26-30, 2021 in Phoenix, AZ is now going to be held online in a virtual format. To use a common expression in football: the extra time should be used to score a few great goals! After a long palaver, a decision was finally taken: the summit will be postponed to 2021, although a date still needs to be fixed. It is quite unlikely that the EU, that itself is going through an unprecedented crisis since the second World War, will be able and willing to deliver on these expectations. Join us on April 21 for Nonprofit Summit 2021, and learn about the program here, with 3 keynotes, 4 hours of programming, 29 breakout sessions, and more! Meet Inspiring Speakers and Experts at our 3000+ Global Conference Series LLC LTD Events with over 1000+ Conferences, 1000+ Symposiums and 1000+ Workshops on Medical, Pharma, Engineering, Science, Technology and Business.. Box 3243, Roosvelt Street W21K19 Young leaders from Africa and Europe gathered at the Youth Summit, and their work intensified in the context of the AU-EU Youth Plugin-Initiative. But then COVID-19 happened. There was a problem processing your submission. The 6th EU-Africa Business Forum brought together business leaders, investors, innovative start-ups, and young and female entrepreneurs. Thank you to all participants, speakers and partners for joining EU-Africa Business Summit 2019. For all these reasons, the EU side should be relieved that the summit will be postponed, although the European diplomacy will not openly recognise this. Since only virtual dialogue would be possible to discuss and sort out these divergences, there are fears that the statement would never be ready in time. H.E. North America. Explore and learn more about Conference Series LLC LTD: World’s leading … This is the first AU-EU Summit to be held in Sub-Saharan Africa. But a physical summit for which mainly elder African statesmen would have to travel to Brussels in times of COVID-19 was soon excluded by the African Union. The 2021 3PL Summit will highlight the best technology and practices to guide you to success this year. France Latest news, analysis and comment from POLITICO’s editors and guest writers on French politics. WSIS Forum 2021 will provide the ICT for development community with an opportunity for information exchange, knowledge creation and sharing of best practices, while identifying emerging trends and fostering partnerships, … Supply Chain Insights Summit. On the other hand, we heard from various sources that the AU, and particularly South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa, did not object to holding a virtual summit towards the end of the year under the South African and German presidencies and with the current African Union Commission of Moussa Faki Mahamat still in office. Find out more by visiting the links on right. Chances are that there will be more balance in the partnership, and that major divergences between the two groups will be discussed more openly, with concessions and 'give and take' by both parties. The summit would be preceded by and prepared during the Joint Ministerial of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs on 28 September. 21 hours of live presentations and discussion events were programmed each day and 750 delegates from 30 different countries attended. Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox. Below you’ll find some of the speakers we already announced. The next AU-EU summit is planned to take place in October of this year during the German EU Council Presidency. What does postponement mean for the EU-AU partnership? The AU offers exciting opportunities to get involved in determining continental policies and implementing development programmes that impact the lives of African citizens everywhere. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Despite the COVID-19 crisis, Charles Michel, president of the European Council, pushed very hard to organise the summit in Brussels before the end of the year, with the physical presence of the 55 African Union (AU) and 27 European Union (EU) heads of state and their delegations. Latest politics and policy news on EU summit. Brussels Latest news, analysis and comment from POLITICO’s editors and guest writers in Europe. He appointed a pan-African committee of experts to review and submit proposals for a system of governance for the AU that would ensure the organisation was better placed to address the challenges facing the continent with the aim of implementing programmes that have the highest impact on Africa’s growth and development so as to deliver on the vision of Agenda 2063. The Summit will be preceded by the EU-AU Business Forum (26 – 27 October) and the Africa-Europe Week (19– 23 October), hosting the side - events to the Summit. HR Insight Summit. In the past few months, many wondered whether the summit would still take place, and, if so, in what format. We hope to see you all in 2021! COVID-19 accentuates economic problems that already existed on the continent with a slowing down of the economic growth since 2015. European Cancer Summit 2021. Geert Laporte is the Director of the European Think Tanks Group (ETTG), a network of leading European think tanks with 350 policy researchers working on EU international cooperation for global sustainable development. We are witnessing a shift in the balance of power and the way the rules of the game are being defined between the AU and the EU, but all in all this is a healthy evolution. Digital. Please try again later. When it comes to value- and governance-related issues, there are still major stumbling blocks that need to be tackled, with Africa and Europe still very distant on issues such as human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people; sexual and reproductive health rights; the International Criminal Court; and the broader value, rule of law, human rights and governance agendas. on the main stage and workshop stage at this year’s EU-Startups Summit. P.O. […] At the 2020/2021 edition of the EU-Startups Summit we expect over 1,500 startup founders, tech folks, corporates, business angels, media people and investors from all across Europe. The fifth African Union - European Union (AU-EU) summit took place on 29-30 November 2017 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Apply to attend. The summit is a high level business forum based on the dual themes of business engagement and thought leadership from the most senior, influential and informed people in the sector. Tel: +251 11 551 77 00 The conference will include a mixture of live and on-demand technical and interactive sessions that will take place Monday, June 28-30, 2021. But beyond the pandemic, there are some smoldering fires in the AU-EU partnership that need to be extinguished. Africa counts on major debt cancellation and it wants to be ensured of more international support and aid without restrictions and conditionalities. Together they adopted a joint declaration outlining common priorities for the EU-Africa partnershipin four strategic areas: 1. economic opportunities for youth 2. peace and security 3. mobilit… Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Forbes Africa Names Top 10 Richest African Artists, recognised that the partnership has lost political traction, Africa will recover to 2019 levels in 2024, European Centre for Development Policy Management. We’ll welcome about 70 high-profile speakers (successful entrepreneurs, investors, etc.) 12 - 14 Apr 2021. He is also the Deputy Director of ECDPM. The European Cancer Summit 2021 on 17 & 18 November will bring together leading oncology experts, patient advocates, politicians and policy-makers to discuss the main issues impacting cancer policy, for the benefit of cancer … Moussa Faki Mahamat, en République Centrafricaine, Economic Integration & Private Sector Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (ARBE), Economic Development, Trade, Industry, Mining (ETIM), Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI), Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS), Programming, Budget, Finance & Accounting, Other Mission and Special Liaison Offices, Key Transformational Outcomes of Agenda 2063, Constitutive Act, Charters, Privileges & Immunities, Agriculture & Environmental Management Treaties, Treaties on Trade, Economic Integration & Development, Treaties on Refugees, Migration, Labour & Employment, Treaties on Education, Science & Technology, Executive Council Decisions and Declarations. It reflects the increasing recognition of the AU as an international actor. Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, on the terrorist attacks in Mozambique, Communiqué sur la visite de travail du Président de la Commission, S.E. Agenda 2063 is the blueprint and master plan for transforming Africa into the global powerhouse of the future. 14 - 16 Apr 2021. European leaders will have a strategic debate in June to prepare for 2020 AU/EU Summit Brussels, 13/12/2019 (Agence Europe) The strategic importance of Africa for the EU was underlined on Thursday 12 December by EU leaders. 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For more than six months now, the COVID-19 crisis has monopolised the political agendas in both Europe and Africa. EIB President Werner Hoyer and Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle will take part in the event. Digital. The views are those of the author and not necessarily those of ECDPM. Our mission is to debate political, economic, social and environmental issues to promote the voices of enterprises in Europe and Africa. The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) for instance has scrutinised the EU's Africa strategy and is organising a debate on key elements of the African agenda that might have been overlooked by the European side. In the worst case, Africa will only return to 2019 levels in 2030. 17 December 2021 European Council, 16-17 December 2021 Share Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn Copy the URL in your clipboard Copy the URL in your clipboard Copy Copy Copy Geert Laporte explains why postponing may not be such a bad thing. Michel strongly believed in the importance of having everyone sitting in the same room (with the necessary social distancing), just as he did for the July EU Summit during which the next EU long-term budget was agreed.