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EUI Africa initiatives

Connecting Africa and Europe through higher education and research

EUI Africa initiatives at a glance

EUI activities engaging African stakeholders on topics relevant to global policy challenges that call for a common agenda across African and European continents, in combination with a specific offer on education and training

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People

EUI scholars and staff relevant to Africa activities

Research

A wide range of EUI topics related to Africa

Executive education

Courses for practitioners in the public and private sectors open to African participants

Fellowships

Learn more about the Young African Leaders Programme

Upcoming events

EUI events related to Africa

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Past events

Selection of past EUI events related to Africa

Partners and initiatives

From academic institutions to national, regional, sub-regional and local organisations

Publications

EUI publications on Africa-related topics in Cadmus, the EUI Research Repository

RECENT EVENT

Climate finance for sustainable energy transition in Africa

A European University Institute High-Level Conference and Executive Training in Accra, Ghana 5-7 July 2023.

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The many users of imperial infrastructure

In this interview, Friedrich N. Ammermann, PhD Researcher at the EUI History Department, discusses his research on the Cape to Cairo Railway and how this can inform infrastructure studies more broadly.

Black History Month 2023 at the EUI

During the month of February, a series of events and initiatives will take place in celebration of the third edition of Black History Month at the EUI.

Mehari Taddele Maru: “When you speak truth to power, clashes are inevitable”

While his people are in the throes of violence, Professor Mehari Taddele Maru helps young Africans envisage a better future for the African continent.

Seeking leaders ready to drive the transformation of Africa

In September 2023, the EUI School of Transnational Governance will welcome the third group of mid-career policy professionals from Africa to its Young African Leaders Programme, supported by the European Commission. Women and people living with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

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