Europe-Africa:
Perspectives for Cooperation
80 guests joined an evening
discussion organised by Universal Peace Federation Austria and E-Baraka"Europe-Africa: Perspectives for
Cooperation" on September 4th 2026. On 3 June
2026, the Austrian Government formally approved the Austrian-Africa Strategy
2026–2029, subsequently endorsed by the Parliament on 6 July. How can these
policies turn into actions? In this exchange session, we took a closer look at
the four priority areas and their implementation: Stability, security and
resilience - Economic cooperation - Migration and mobility - Education and
science, cultural cooperation and environmental protection. Together with
institutional actors, the business community, artists, the diaspora, and civil
society, we explored how these policies can be put into practice during an
evening of insightful discussions, art music, and African cuisine.
Opening
Remarks by Peter Haider, President UPF Austria; Chair, NGO Committee on Peace
Vienna and Dr. Camillus Konkwo, Initiator of Europe-Africa Connect.
Austria's
Africa Cooperation: Esther Madi, Founder - E-Baraka (Pan-African Institute for
Development)
Inclusion
of Local Communities in Bilateral Cooperation: Dr. Leo Gabriel, Anthropologist,
journalist, and member of the International Committee of the World Social
Forum.
Cultural
Dialogue as a Means of Cooperation: Ibrahim Jalloh, Founder & Director - Pulaaku Vienna
A Musical
Performance by Sahel Mélodie and a networking buffet with Ivorian specialities
concluded the evening.
E-Baraka
(Pan-African Institute for Development) is a non-profit organisation dedicated
to strengthening Africa’s economic, social, and cultural sectors. (https://ebaraka.com)
The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) is a global network of
individuals and organizations dedicated to building a world of peace in which everyone
can live in freedom, harmony, cooperation, and prosperity. https://www.weltfriede.at
UPF is an NGO in General Consultative Status with the ECOSOC
of the United Nations
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