Past events

At this hybrid event, HE John Dramani Mahama, former president of the Republic of Ghana, will discuss his ideas on the key economic and governance reforms required for economic stability and prosperity across Africa.

This panel discussion reflects on the outcomes of TICAD 8 in 2022 and looks forward to TICAD 9 in 2025.

How can Africa ensure that the continent receives the external finance it needs while achieving and maintaining debt sustainability?

This event examines how Japan and the UK plan to work together in their outlook on Africa, with the aim to encourage peace and stability in the continent. 

This event explores the challenges facing transnational development in areas affected by conflict and insecurity.

Panellists identify the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of different stakeholders in working towards sustainable development, and the impediments to achieving Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

At this event, speakers discuss Ethiopia’s economic reform trajectory and long-term developmental vision, reflecting on how this builds on existing achievements and the priorities for promoting more equitable and innovative growth.

What progress are African countries making towards updating their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)? 

The 10th Africa Day International Conference takes place under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Slovenia, His Excellency Mr Borut Pahor, and within the framework of the Bled Strategic Forum.

Panellists reflect on the transitional government’s priorities for economic reform in Sudan. 

Panellists explore how African and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) countries influence the structure and institutions of Africa-EU relations.