Regional Cooperation in and with Africa – Moving Forward Together
Since 2008, regional cooperation in and with Africa has been a priority topic for the sef:, reflecting the key importance of this neighbour continent for Europe. The Potsdam Spring Dialogues, hosted by the sef:, are well-established as a forum for debate with African experts on ways of strengthening regional cooperation on peace and development among the African countries and between Africa and Europe.
Events
Building Sustainability into African Free Trade
Potsdam Winter Dialogues 2020
Peace and Security in Africa. Pathways to more regional ownership
Potsdam Spring Dialogues 2019
Future Prospects for Africa’s Youth: Regional and international strategies
Potsdam Spring Dialogues 2017
Disease Control and Prevention in Africa
Potsdam Spring Dialogues 2015
Fostering Energy Access in Africa. Challenges and Opportunities for Regional Integration
Potsdam Spring Dialogues 2013
Land Policy: A Key Factor in Combating Hunger. The Role of African Regional Organisations
Potsdam Spring Dialogues 2011
Strengthening Social Protection in Africa. National, regional and international strategies
Potsdam Spring Dialogues 2018
Pathways towards Coordinated African Migration Governance
Potsdam Spring Dialogues 2016
Natural Resource Governance in Africa. How to Benefit from Regional Integration
Potsdam Spring Dialogues 2014
Trade: Potentials and Pitfalls for Regional Integration and Development in Africa
Potsdam Spring Dialogues 2012
External Shocks and Africa's Regional Organisations. From Reaction to Prevention
Potsdam Spring Dialogues 2010
Publications
EU-Africa Trade Arrangements at a Crossroads. Securing Africa’s External Frontier
Global Governance Spotlight 3|2020
"Institutional frameworks are often lagging behind the reality on the ground"
sef: insight 5|2019
Interview with Lori-Anne Théroux-Bénoni on African responses to the crisis in Sahel
"Women are underrepresented in social insurance"
sef: insight 4|2018
Interview with Raquel Tebaldi on gender considerations in social protection
The G7 CONNEX Initiative. Fit for purpose?
Global Governance Spotlight 3|2015
"We always regard development as our highest priority"
sef: insight 6|2019
Interview with Professor Zhang Chun on African-Chinese security cooperation
"It’s about common destiny and shared responsibility"
sef: insight 4|2019
Interview with Michelle Ndiaye on African ownership in peace and security
"Mining in Africa has not worked for its people"
sef: insight 3|2018
Interview with Nkateko Chauke on the SADC Basic Income Grant
The Valletta Dilemma. Why migration governance in Africa should take centre stage
Global Governance Spotlight 8|2015
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