✨ A Successful AERAP Roundtable on Africa-Europe Scientific Collaboration! ✨
We are thrilled by the incredible engagement at today’s AERAP Roundtable on enhancing Africa-Europe scientific and innovation collaboration. The event, held at the South African Embassy in Brussels, brought together key stakeholders to explore opportunities for strengthening partnerships, particularly in the context of hashtag#FP10, the next EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation.
We were deeply honored by the presence of Her Excellency
Tokozile Xasa, Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Mission to the European Union, and His Excellency Amb – Prof Bitange Ndemo, Kenyan Ambassador to Belgium. Their contributions highlighted the critical role of African leadership in shaping the future of global science and innovation policy.
A heartfelt thank you to all our distinguished speakers, panelists, and attendees—both in-person and virtual—for making this event a resounding success! Your engagement is vital as we work together to advance Africa-Europe collaboration in research and innovation.
Next discussion will be at the UN Financing for Development (FfD4) Conference side event in Seville, Spain from 30th June to 3rd July 2025 https://lnkd.in/giggVbpM
Let’s continue the conversation and build a stronger, more connected global research environment! 🌍🔬
Special thanks to the presenters: Vincenzo Lorusso, Martina De Sole, Yaya Sangare FONSTI, Habtamu Goshu, Lesego M. Thamae, Ministry Bostwana, Dr Muhammad Sharif, Lise Korsten African Academy of Sciences, Mosoka Fallah, PhD, MA, MPH, Mario Cervantes OECD Development, BRIAN O’CONNOR, Evelyn Gitau, Lidia Borrell-Damian, Suzanne Dumouchel, Dr. Conrad Rein, Wei Lui @UN , Africa-Europe Foundation , Joris Van Loco, A. Jamie Saris, Aletha de Witt
Final remarks: Eudy Mabuza
Moderador: Declan Kirrane
