Are you ready to dive deep into the world of African policy during Africa Policy Week? The Hertie School Africa Policy Club cordially invites you to its inaugural Africa policy Conference, featuring four insightful panel discussions:
- Human rights and African ownership in the critical minerals scramble (08. April 2024): This session tackles how African countries can capitalize on the surge in critical mineral extraction. Key questions include whether they have the legal frameworks to ensure fair treatment of workers and communities, and how mining can be done sustainably to support a "just transition" to a low-carbon economy. The discussion will also explore how these minerals can be strategically used to help African countries achieve their decarbonization goals.
- The strategic goals of Middle Powers and their rising importance in the African continent (09. April 2024): This event will dive into Africa's growing security partnerships with "middle powers." Discussions will explore what motivates these middle powers to engage with Africa, how African nations can leverage this interest for their own security benefit, and Russia's role as a potential middle power. The event will also compare the security cooperation styles of middle powers to those of established players like the US, China, and the EU.
- Strengthening public diplomacy as a powerful tool of African foreign policy (12. April 2024):This event delves into how African nations can leverage public diplomacy to strengthen their foreign policy. Discussions will explore using cultural policies to shed colonial views and achieve shared goals, the role of diasporas in implementing these policies, and strategies for understanding target audiences and building institutional capacity.
- Africa’s digital transformation and sovereignty in the context of geopolitical rivalry (16. April 2024): This event will explore how African countries are navigating the complex digital landscape, focusing on negotiation strategies, the influence of different digital governance models, risks to digital sovereignty (including data localization), and fostering an innovation ecosystem.
The event is public and will be hosted both at the Hertie School and virtually. There will be no live stream. Due to limited seating, registration is required. Free drinks and African snacks will be served 30 minutes before the events start.
Please register in advance via this registration form | Visit the conference's website for more information.
About the Hertie School Africa Policy Club: The Hertie School Africa Policy Club promotes informed discussions of African public policy, economics, and international affairs. Through events and publications, the club aims to create a forum for exchange on these topics at the Hertie School. The club aspires to cultivate a community sensitive to the intricacies of narratives and discourse on African politics and culture.
