Forum seeks the best for Africa, Europe
With its theme as In Search for a
Common Ground, it will focus on key topics as Africa and Europe relations, free
trade agreements, climate change, African arts and culture, infrastructure,
connectivity and off-grid solutions.
The annual meeting, to be hosted
by the Portuguese Diaspora Council and the Municipality of Cascais with the
High Patronage of the Portuguese Presidency, will gather over 700 African and
European changemakers such as entrepreneurs, artists, activists, public and
private decision leaders.
“It’s now time to establish a
structured cooperation between Africa and Europe, engaging not only public
decision makers but creating a denser network that includes young people,
women, artists, scientists,” said José Manuel Durão Barroso, Chairman,
EurAfrican Forum.
“2020 is a pivotal year for
Europe and Africa as this new decade marks the unavoidable collaboration
between our continents at a time when climate change, demographic challenges
and the technologic revolution are central pieces of Africa and Europe’s
sustainable development puzzle,” said Filipe de Botton, Chairman of the Board
of the Portuguese Diaspora Council.
As Europe and Africa face common
challenges, the EurAfrican Forum exists as a platform to work on future
partnerships for sustainable solutions.
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