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

Making Digitalisation Work for Peaceful Development
Potsdam Spring Dialogues 2021

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