Over the past two years, with the support of Stiftung Mercator, we have examined how Europe and Africa can construct more equitable, interest-driven digital partnerships within an increasingly fragmented global order. As digitalisation continues to redefine international development, this initiative convened experts, researchers, and policymakers across three continents to address
Alongside the Policy Center for the New South (PCNS), we hosted the final event of our multi-year project, Towards a More Interest-Driven and Equal EU-Africa Partnership. Held at the PCNS Rabat Campus at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, this gathering marked the culmination of a three-year initiative supported by the
March, 2026 Authored by Daniele Fattibene (ETTG), Iliana Olivié (ETTG), Judith Arnal (Real Instituto Elcano), Jorge Cantallopts (Centro de Estudios del Cobre y la Minería), Claude Kabemba (Southern Africa Resource Watch) and Poorva Karkare (ECDPM) The global energy transition has placed critical minerals – lithium, cobalt, copper, and nickel among
March, 2026 The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Sevilla concluded with a rare moment of global consensus: the Sevilla Commitment. However, as the initial diplomatic success settles, the international community faces the more arduous task of turning a shared roadmap into measurable progress. This latest policy
February, 2026 ETTG Coordinator, Daniele Fattibene appeared on Rai News to discuss the progress of Italy’s Mattei Plan following the Italy-Africa Summit in Addis Ababa. Daniele shared insights on how the Italian Cooperation System is increasingly aligning diplomacy with the private sector, successfully moving past the historical fragmentation that has often
November, 2025 As leaders prepare to convene in Luanda for the 7th AU-EU Summit, marking the 25th anniversary of the partnership, the relationship stands at a pivotal, yet increasingly complex juncture. This Policy Brief, “From Cairo to Luanda: A 25-Year Parliamentary Stocktake of AU-EU Relations“ authored by Iliana Olivié, Daniele