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5 years ago, the Presidents of the French Assemblée Nationale and the German Bundestag, Richard Ferrand and Wolfgang Schäuble, established the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly 🎈 🤝 Since its launch on 25 March 2019, a group of 100 deputies from both institutions have taken turns to hold biannual plenary sessions. The assembly's mission is to ensure compliance with Franco-German treaties, synchronize views on European affairs through ministerial hearings and debates on the implementation of bilateral and EU laws, and put forward joint policy proposals. 💡 The Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly was particularly effective during the Covid-19 pandemic, when traffic on either side of the Rhine was made possible during a period of confinement by members of parliament. The legislators themselves cite this story as an excellent example of how the assembly exerted control over two strong-willed governments and provided an unprecedented bi-national forum! 🎂 To celebrate the fifth anniversary of this unique assembly, a colloquium on the “State of Franco-German cooperation 5 years after the Treaty of Aachen and the Franco-German Parliamentary Agreement” was held at the French National Assembly last week. It was also an opportunity to discuss the work of other Franco-German organizations, such as the French-German Citizens' Fund and the Deutsch-Französisches Zukunftswerk | Forum pour l'avenir franco-allemand 🇫🇷🇩🇪 To learn more about this cooperation format and its evolution, check out the article by Nick Alipour for Euractiv 👇 https://bit.ly/3x7g4t4 🤚 What do you think of the role of this French-German parliamentary cooperation format? #FrancoAllemand #DeutschFranzösisch #FrenchGerman #APFA #EU

HAPPENING IN PARLIAMENT THIS WEEK: As the second parliamentary term kicks off, the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) is hosting a two-day induction workshop for newly elected chairpersons of select committees and Whips. This initiative is vital for fostering strong collaborative relationships between these key roles as they work to advance the NCOP’s mandate in the 7th Parliament. Under the draft macro strategic framework, this workshop will equip committee leaders with the insights they need to effectively oversee national government departments and steer legislative processes. This is a crucial step in ensuring that Parliament’s overarching goals are met. #ParliamentaryAffairs #GovernmentRelations #NCOP #SouthAfrica #LegislativeProcess

🌍 #EquatorialGuinea's 2024 Voluntary National Review (VNR) marks a significant milestone in the country's journey towards sustainable development. At DPA, we are proud to have undertaken the first VNR in 2022 and supported the Government of Equatorial Guinea in conducting the second VNR in 2024, which assesses the progress made since 2022. This comprehensive review highlights the nation's strides in economic diversification, social and health initiatives, and the strengthening of governance and institutional capacity. However, it also acknowledges the challenges ahead, including the need for updated data and enhanced societal engagement. 📈 Learn more about both VNRs: https://t.ly/z2goV #SustainableDevelopment #2030Agenda #DataForGood #EconomicDiversification #Governance #HealthInitiatives #SDGs #VNR

With @RobertoSaviano we would like to remind this 1st of May that the EU is a collective project engaging many stakeholders from many different horizons and disciplines. The most important are certainly the citizens. At the end of the day, we are all citizens. Civicism should be the bottom-up driving force of Europe, it has not always been the case but when the debate around the Brexit referendum took place, civil society stood up and citizens developed the awareness that the European project can die. The strategic force is according to the treaty the European Council : so, concretely, the 27 heads of state and government are in charge of the strategic programme for 2024-2029. We considered that the civic engagement has been high and somehow has empowered the political leadership to take ambitious positions. We point out in our text the Conclave works and its philosophy but also the Conclave report Europe 2040 : Tomorrow Is now. Co-building a global, sustainable and responsible power which proposes four priorities for the coming EU agenda : geopolitics; science and tech; development model with the production of new common / public goods that no member state can make alone; democracy. Now that there is a leak on the draft strategic agenda, it is clear that democracy is neglected. We call for a much higher ambition in terms of democracy and we remind that this ambition is under the responsibility of political leaders and not the citizens. We consider that citizens and leaders should cooperate, but this cooperation has to be wished and initiated by the political leadership and in the specific case of the strategic agenda by the president of the European Council Charles Michel with the support of his colleagues. https://lnkd.in/gmx8NK9f

One week to go before our EU Elections debate! Key Belgian candidates will discuss how to have a better-functioning internal market and strengthen the EU, the need to complement the green deal with a new industrial plan and how to keep facilitating trade in turbulent geopolitical times. Almost 300 participants already registered… and what about you ?  Check the latest list of candidates and register here 👇 VBO FEB Agoria

In Gabon, recent parliamentary proposals regarding constitutional amendments present an opportunity to reshape governance. https://lnkd.in/eaZV5ty2 #PoliticalGovernance #Gabon #Africa

Governance: There are rumblings in DR Congo's ruling party over President Tshisekedi's plan to change the constitution. The president won power on the back of protests against Kabila's attempt to extend his tenure. Some fear Tshisekedi wants to do the same now. #DRC #constitution #governance Songhai Advisory is an Africa & Middle-East focused business intelligence firm researching, analysing and advising on investment opportunities, risk & mitigating strategies for over 13 years. Follow us on Songhai Advisory for developments in our regions. To learn more about us and how we can assist you, get in touch at info@songhaiadvisory.com. We'd love to hear from you!

Excellent piece by Eve N. Fidèle on the #wealthmanagement sector in #mauritius.

It is officially time for the annual NBPLA membership drive to begin. The NBPLA exists for many reasons, and one of them is to foster environments that encourage dialogue and collaboration among lobbyists, legislative staff, elected officials, and corporate entities. We are opening the doors to the association to new members, lapsed members, and current members who are ready to renew at a discounted rate. From now until December 3rd you can use code: THANKFUL25 and save $25 dollars on the membership fee. This is a deal that you do not want to miss, the NBPLA is continuously growing its reach, influence, and impact in the lives of its members. Visit our website to learn more about the NBPLA and take advantage of all the benefits of membership! https://lnkd.in/gbYdxVag #MembershipDrive #Membership #Elevate #NBPLA2024 #Lobbying #Politics #Diversity #Advancement #Laws #Government #GovernmentAffairs #Election2024

‘Public-private partnership essential to achieve SDGs’ https://buff.ly/3vs3STb 'Public-private partnerships play a crucial role in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Collaborations between government entities and private sector organizations are essential for driving progress towards achieving the SDGs. These partnerships bring together the expertise, resources, and innovation of both sectors to tackle complex global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and climate change. For example, in the area of healthcare, public-private partnerships have been instrumental in improving access to essential medical services in underserved communities. By combining the strengths of public health systems with the efficiency and innovation of private healthcare providers, these partnerships have helped to bridge gaps in healthcare delivery and expand coverage to vulnerable populations. Statistics show that countries with strong public-private partnerships are more likely to make significant strides towards achieving the SDGs. According to a recent report, nations that prioritize collaboration between the public and private sectors have seen faster progress in areas such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure development. In conclusion, public-private partnerships are a powerful tool for driving sustainable development and realizing the SDGs. By working together, governments and businesses can leverage their respective strengths to create lasting impact and build a more equitable and prosperous world for all.'