First held in September 2021 as a symposium in memory of Franz Ansprenger to honour Prof Ansprenger’s contributions to German African research and to address the current state of scientific engagement with Africa and to network currently active African researchers with representatives from politics and business, the German Africa Foundation has followed the wish to perpetuate and expand this event format in order to contribute to the shaping of German Africa policy by bringing together expertise from academia and practice.

Programme Overview:

Day 1: Monday, 18 September 2023, 18:00 – 19:45hrs

18:00 – 18:15hrs:

Welcome Remarks

18:45 – 19:45hrs:

Discussion „The Further Development of the Federal Government’s Africa Policy Guidelines – Redefining Priorities and Interests“

Followed by:

Reception

Day 2: Tuesday, 19 September 2023, 10:30 – 17:00hrs

10:30 – 12:00hrs:

Discussion „The Conflict Potential of Lack of Opportunities – On the Nexus of Youth, Employment and Security in West Africa“

12:00 – 13:15hrs:

Lunch break

13:15 – 14:45hrs:

Discussion „Reforming the International Financial Architecture, Making Development Finance Sustainable – A German-African Perspective“

14:45 – 15:15hrs:

Coffee break

15:15 – 16:45hrs:

Discussion „Partnership in Progress – Turkey-Africa Relations“

16:45 – 17:00hrs:

Closing Remarks