Africa-Europe Foundation

📈According to an analysis by The ONE Campaign, Africa is borrowing at rates up to eight times higher than wealthier nations. 🌍It faces a 500% premium on capital market loans compared to those offered by the World Bank. This creates the incorrect perception that African countries have too much debt when, in reality, they have far too expensive debt. ✍🏼David McNair outlines several innovations in policy making that should be adopted to reduce costs in the Ibrahim Forum Report. 💡Learn more - https://lnkd.in/eaK3d74G Mo Ibrahim Foundation

📣 We're looking forward to the 2025 #IGW in Marrakech, #Morocco! Leaders, experts and young people from across Africa 🌍 and beyond will come together from 6-8 June 2025. 🗓️ Stay tuned to find out more about #MIFMarrakech.

🔈Local organisations are at the forefront of addressing community challenges yet achieving truly Locally-Led Development (LLD) requires sustained support and empowerment.    🎙Join us on December 10th at the Africa Philanthropy Day as we explore philanthropy's unique role in driving grassroots innovation, fostering capacity-building, and collaborating with development agencies while discussing how to turn commitments into action for impactful LLD.   🎤AEF's Deputy Executive Director, Holy Ranaivozanany, will moderate the session: Resourcing Local Communities: How Can Philanthropy Leverage Development Finance in Africa?   🎤 AEF's Senior Partnership and Impact Coordinator, Ewelina Oblacewicz, will lead the breakout discussion on Success Factors for Locally-Led Development and Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships in Africa. OECD - OCDE, OECD Development, Shaheen Kassim-Lakha Osayi Alile Happy Mwende K.

🌍Economic relations between Africa and the world, particularly Europe, are evolving rapidly. With its abundant natural resources, dynamic youth, and growing markets, Africa is emerging as a key global partner. ✍🏼Key insights from the EMERGING Valley 2024 session, The Future of Collaboration: Building Stronger Bridges Between Africa and International Ecosystems 🎯Prioritize youth with tailored skilling programs. 🎯Africa’s youth are eager to drive development, making the continent an attractive partner. 🎯Sustainable finance is vital for tech startups and innovation. 🎯Overregulation and policy gaps hinder Africa’s progress in technology and innovation. Samir Abdelkrim Manal Benani M.D Alero Boyo Priyanka Patel Emeka Ajene. Femi Adekoya #FutureAfricaEurope

📚Education and skills are key pillars for Africa’s continued development, as highlighted in the AU Agenda 2063. However, pockets of excellence across 54 African countries, such as universities, are under enormous stress, as our State of Africa AEF 2024 report explains. 🌍So, how can we strengthen philanthropic support for education in Africa? The OECD - OCDE Africa Philanthropy Day will explore how foundations can enhance their support for education and skills development in Africa and foster collaboration with development actors and local communities, thus closing the education gap. ⬇️Download the State of Africa Europe Report for more https://lnkd.in/ddExhVxG.

🌍With Africa’s youth population set to reach 850 million by 2050, investing in education is essential for economic growth and equity. 📚Join the second edition of the OECD Africa Philanthropy Day to explore how locally-led development and multi-stakeholder partnerships can maximize philanthropy’s impact in closing the education gap. 🔈Africa-Europe Foundation is proud to participate as a knowledge partner. 🗓𝟏0 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, 9:00 – 17:30 CET Priscilla Boiardi, Gaëlle Ferrant, Esme Stout OECD Development, OECD - OCDE, Ewelina Oblacewicz, Holy Ranaivozanany

[𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶 🇰🇪, 𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟳 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰] We were delighted to participate in the 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 held in #Nairobi, #Kenya 🇰🇪, on 26–27 November, as part of the 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗣𝗙𝗗). This multi-stakeholder platform, launched and supported by the European Commission, brought together EU officials, civil society organizations, and networks of local authorities from #Africa, #Europe, and beyond. The forum aimed to foster constructive, forward-looking #dialogue by integrating diverse stakeholder perspectives and recommendations on key issues critical to the EU-Africa #partnership. #BUSINESSMED representative, Mr. Mahdi Khomsi, participated in the session on investment strategies for the development of African priority areas, focusing on #investment in a green and #JustTransition, as well as training and upskilling. He highlighted the crucial role of #SMEs in the development process and their contribution to Global Gateway projects through dedicated programs designed to enhance their capacities and raise awareness about the #GreenTransition. Furthermore, Mr. Khomsi stressed the importance of empowering Business Support Organizations (#BSOs) to transfer knowledge and strengthen SMEs' capabilities in embracing sustainable practices. 👏 We extend our heartfelt thanks to the organizers and all participants for this invaluable opportunity and the engaging discussions during this remarkable event. The fruitful exchanges and collaborative spirit highlight the importance of such platforms in shaping a sustainable and inclusive future. --- European Union EU Neighbours South EU Neighborhood & Enlargement FEMNET - African Women's Development and Communication Network State Department for Diaspora Affairs | Kenya International Cooperative Alliance African Union Development Agency-NEPAD Africa-Europe Foundation

🌟 SAVE THE DATE! 🌟 🗓Tomorrow, EMERGING Valley returns to Thecamp - Aix-Marseille Provence for its 8th edition, held under the High Patronage of the President of the Republic. 📡This must-attend event will bring together investors and African digital start-ups, highlighting the best business opportunities in tech between the two shores. 🔈It's a unique opportunity to discover emerging trends in key areas such as innovation financing, AI for the common good, and sustainable cities. Don’t miss this chance to network and collaborate with influential players in the tech ecosystem. 🎙 Join AEF's Youth and Culture Manager, Manal Benani M.D M.D., as she shares her insights. 👉 Registration here: https://lnkd.in/er3rp34F. Samir Abdelkrim, EMERGING Valley

The UN Secretary-General’s Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals highlights the need for benefit-sharing, value addition and economic diversification in critical minerals development.  As such, Africa and the Global South must play a central role in the global supply chain, ensuring equal industrial growth and job creation benefits. Learn more about the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and Africa-Europe Foundation partnership on Critical Transition Minerals and its key objectives. https://lnkd.in/dX8gBp9a. Damilola Ogunbiyi Kandeh YUMKELLA, Marit Y. Kitaw, Dr Nkiruka Maduekwe

🌍By 2100, Africa's youth population is projected to grow by 181.4%, while Europe's is expected to decline by 21.4%. 🚨This demographic shift underscores the urgent need for visionary leadership that fosters collaboration across generations to shape resilient and inclusive policies for our shared future. 🎙At the #FutureAfricaEurope High-Level Forum, Bora Kamwanya and President Mary Robinson offered insightful perspectives on the power of Long-View Leadership in driving meaningful change. 🎧Listen in https://lnkd.in/gVrQzRnh.