International high-level dialogue forum

Shaping a globalised world

Potsdam Africa Dialogues/ Spring Dialogues

The Potsdam Africa Dialogues (formerly Spring Dialogues) deal with regional cooperation with and within the African continent on changing topics.

Food Security in Africa in Times of Global Crises – Regional strategies against hunger and dependency

27-28 April 2023

Climate change and conflicts – preventive strategies of African regional organisations
29/31 March and 5/7 April 2022

Making Digitalisation Work for Peaceful Development
10-12 May 2021

Building Sustainability into African Free Trade
14-15 December 2020

Peace and Security in Africa.
Pathways to more regional ownership
16-17 May 2019

Strengthening Social Protection in Africa.
National, regional and international strategies
19-20 April 2018

Future Prospects for Africa’s Youth:
Regional and international strategies
6-7 April 2017

Pathways towards Coordinated African Migration Governance:
The African Regional Organisations’ Role
7-8 April 2016

Disease Control and Prevention in Africa:
Current Reforms to Strengthen Regional Cooperation
26-27 March 2015

Natural Resource Governance in Africa.
How to Benefit from Regional Integration
7-8 May 2014

Fostering Energy Access in Africa.
Challenges and Opportunities for Regional Integration
26-27 April 2013

Trade: Potentials and Pitfalls for Regional Integration
and Development in Africa
27-28 April 2012

Land Policy: A Key Factor in Combating Hunger
The Role of African Regional Organisations
15-16 April 2011

External Shocks and Africa's Regional Organisations
From Reaction to Prevention
16-17 April 2010