European Union and Africa Project

SAIIA’s EU-Africa project focuses on the evolving relationship between the EU, its member states and Africa. As the largest trading and development cooperation partner, the EU and its member states play an important economic, political and diplomatic role in Africa. Furthermore, one of the pillars of the EU’s external engagement is the promotion of ‘effective multilateralism’, and Europe is a significant player in global governance debates. Although Africa is often a marginal player in these debates, it has to be more proactive in responding to the challenges that new global power realities present. Thus, the EU and Africa Project aims to facilitate greater awareness and understanding in South Africa and Africa of the dynamics of the relationship between the two continents and debate on global governance issues through research, seminars and conferences, and collaboration among African and European think-tanks.

Staff

Researcher:	Vacant

 

Funding

SAIIA gratefully acknowledges the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in South Africa, which generously supports the EU and Africa Project.