Past events

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

Examining how regional trading blocs and national governments in Africa engage with their international partners, and how they seek to maximise domestic benefits through their regional and international partnerships.

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.

At this event Vicky Ford MP, the UK Minister for Africa, will outline the UK’s vision for engagement with Africa, and priorities for aligning this with the collective and individual interests of African countries.

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, HE Hakainde Hichilema, president of the Republic of Zambia, discusses his vision for Zambia’s development and long-term political and economic reform and recovery.

At this event, speakers discuss the informal economy in Zimbabwe, including the impact of COVID-19 on the sector and how to improve exchanges between formal and informal sectors

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 implications of the Integrated Review for UK-Africa relations and engagement.