APRI - Africa Policy Research Institute

The latest policy brief analyses how Africa’s private sector can leverage geopolitical funds to increase their participation in trade infrastructure development. The piece underscores the criticality of infrastructure in bolstering economic growth on the continent, and the pivotal role the AfCFTA can play. In this endeavor, the Belt and Road initiative and the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment offer opportunities, while lack of bankable projects, bureaucratic hurdles and geopolitical complexities present roadblocks to progress. 🚧🌍 Find the full publication, titled “Trade Infrastructure Financing in Africa: An Exploration of Geopolitical Funds for Private Sector Participation” authored by Teniola T. Tayo, live on our website now: https://shorturl.at/PHg1X #Trade #Infrastructure #PrivateSector #PublicPrivatePartnetship #Africa #APRI #TeniolaTayo

Do not forget: We are going live today! APRI’s Youth Climate Resilience launch event in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation takes off today at 4:30-6 PM CET📍 Get to hear the young african activists and entrepreneurs changing narratives and driving change.  You can follow the event via our YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eRpRVCj4

Unsere eigene Leiterin des Klimawandelprogramms, Dr. Grace Mbungu, fordert in diesem Artikel mit Table.Briefings einen stärkeren Fokus auf Klimagerechtigkeit für die Länder des globalen Südens bei der COP29. Lesen Sie den vollständigen Artikel hier. https://lnkd.in/ebKhFkt4 Die englische Version erscheint am Donnerstag! ''Our very own Head of Climate Change Program, Dr. Grace Mbungu is calling for a stronger focus on climate justice for the countries of the Global South at COP29 in this Article with Table.Briefings. Read the full article here. https://lnkd.in/ebKhFkt4 English version comes out on Thursday!''

Join APRI as Director of Operations! APRI is seeking an experienced Director of Operations to lead and shape our operational, financial, and administrative functions. Based in Berlin, Germany, this role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on policy research that centers Africa, engaging in cross-cultural collaboration and operational excellence. 📌 Details: Location: Berlin, Germany Terms: Full-Time (40h/week), TVöD 15 salary orientation Contract: 24 months with possibility of extension Start Date: January/February 2025 Application Deadline: 25 November 2024 Join us in advancing impactful policy research that centers African perspectives and informs global understanding! Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eTEUZAhi #Hiring #DirectorOfOperations #OperationsLeadership #PolicyResearch #BerlinJobs #Africa #SustainableDevelopment

Today’s APRI climate jargon explains the term air pollution and its negative effect on human health and our climate. 🏭 Common sources of air pollution include household combustion devices, motor vehicles, industrial facilities and forest fires. Air pollution is the 4th-largest risk https://lnkd.in/g4vd6xV factor for early deaths globally, but the 2nd-largest risk factor in Africa. https://lnkd.in/egwfy_3E. 🩺

Extension Alert: Call for Submissions in English or French! APRI ECOWAS Policy Analysis Series – Now Open Until November 15! APRI, in partnership with the Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy, University of Ghana, invites submissions for its ECOWAS Policy Analysis Series. This series aims to provide bold new insights into ECOWAS’s evolving role in a complex global landscape—an especially timely project as the organization nears its 50th anniversary. 🔍 We welcome diverse pitches on a variety of themes. Discover the details here: https://shorturl.at/qOjpr #ECOWAS #WestAfrica #PolicyResearch #RegionalIntegration #CallForPapers #Governance #Security #Trade #LECIAD

What Happened in Beijing in September? An Analysis of FOCAC and the Geopolitics of Africa’s Partnerships Dr. Cliff Mboya Ph.D's analysis of the Ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit has just been published on the APRI website. Despite the recent cooling in China-Africa relations, 51 African heads of state attended the convening. This paper offers crucial insights into the summit outcomes and their implications for the future of China-Africa partnerships—an essential read for those following Africa’s ever-evolving geostrategic position! Read more analysis here.  https://lnkd.in/evZrZpXd

Online Event | Financing the Climate Agenda: African Countries' Demands for COP29 With the upcoming COP29 in Baku, climate finance is set to be front and center as a critical driver for achieving real progress in climate action. African countries are already bearing the brunt of climate impacts despite minimal contributions to the crisis and face an enormous financing gap—receiving only $30 billion in climate finance annually, while needing $2.5 trillion each year to meet climate commitments. APRI, in cooperation with Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation, therefore welcomes you to a webinar to discuss the following questions: - How can COP29 close the financing gap, particularly in climate adaptation and loss and damage? - What reforms can better align the global financial architecture with the needs of African nations? - How can climate finance be delivered sustainably and equitably to ensure just climate futures? Speakers: - Manuela Mattheß, Policy Officer, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung - Dr. Olufunso Somorin, Regional Principal Officer, African Development Bank - Josefine Greber, Senior Policy Officer, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development - Anjatiana Radoharinirina, National Coordinator Aika from Madagascar N.N., Trade Union/Climate Nexus Representative Moderator: Dr. Grace Mbungu, Head of Climate Change Program, APRI 🔗 Register now and be part of the conversation on building a climate-resilient future for all: https://lnkd.in/eUEjf3Ty

The APRI team, led by our Executive Director, Dr. Olumide Abimbola, paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, HM Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar. They discussed, among other topics, Nigeria's climate diplomacy. Chibuikem Agbaegbu, Simoa Nangle

Join us digitally! The launch of our project ‘Reclaiming Our Future: Youth Resilience on a Planet in Crisis’! 🚀 We are excited to invite you to the official launch of APRI’s project on African youth climate resilience. The project features a report, a microsite and a podcast series in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. This webinar will unveil our new mixed-methods report, showcase the project website and host dynamic discussions with young African activists and entrepreneurs. We will also have a keynote speech waiting for you. You, the audience, are kindly invited to get involved during our Q&A session! 📅 Date: November 7th  🕑 Time: 4:30-6 PM CET📍 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eU8Miwhe #YouthandResilienceProject #AfricanYouth #Resilience #ClimateAction #YouthLeadership #AfricaRising #APRI #MastercardFoundation #HeardAboutIt