Search

Africa Day

All Topics
Speakers
Search speaker

13/04/2019
00:00 - 00:00
Africa Day
56382
544-africa-day
0

In order to give you access to our events, FEPS processes your personal data together with any other organiser of this event mentioned in the description of the event and in accordance with 'FEPS’ data protection policy.

The Afrikadag is the biggest event in The Netherlands on Africa and international cooperation, organised annually by FEPS and FMS. This year’s edition will take place on 13 April in the Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam. With ‘Migration: African Perspectives’ as the main theme, visitors will directly speak to professionals, politicians and each other in more than 30 workshops, political debates and lectures.

What are the political alternatives to the current European and Dutch commitment to closing borders? And where is the voice of the young African who travels to Europe while endangering his or her own life? In the main debate ‘Addressing root causes of irregular migration; dead-end or egg of Columbus?’ Akinyi Walender (country director Ethiopia, Cordaid), Judith Sargentini (GroenLinks MEP), Bob van Dillen (migration advisor, Cordaid) and Anne van der Meer (researcher at the FMS) will speak about these questions with each other, and the public.

But of course, there are more migration-related themes that will be discussed during the Afrikadag. For example FEPS workshop on the role of diaspora in the development of the countries of origin; the guest lecture by Jan Pronk about development cooperation in the year 2019 and how migration is very much involved in this; a workshop by D66 on climate migration in North Africa; and Foundation Lemat discusses the obstacles and opportunities for migrants in The Netherlands.

And as every year, the Afrikadag also involves African culture! This year we have two cultural programmes: one Arabic literature programme by El Hizjra, and an African film programme by the Yangambi Foundation. Do you prefer to visit to Afrikadag to broaden your network or to visit different stands and stores? Come to our inspiration market on the ‘Rotonde’, with more than 20 stands from various organisations and entrepreneurs.

We end the day with the legendary after party ‘AFREAK’ at Desmet Studio’s. Enjoy a delicious African meal and dance to music by live artists and DJs.

Check the programme

Find all related publications
Publications
See all
15/10/2024

The social and economic impact of Brexit across Northern Ireland

Regional and Sectoral Perspectives
15/10/2024
Policy Study

The Windsor Framework and its implications – for Britain, Northern Ireland and the EU

11/10/2024
Policy Study

Algorithmic management in traditional workplaces

Case studies on the impact of algorithmic technologies in seven sectors in the Nordics
04/10/2024
Book

Next Left country case studies

Exploring the state of Social Democracy in France, Austria, Romania, the Netherlands and Australia
Find all related news
News
See all
21/10/2024

Your Future is Social – A Pillar for our Rights 

Video series - Why social rights must top the new EU agenda and how to make it happen
27/09/2024

Notice of vacancy – Policy Analyst on Climate and Environment

This vacancy closed on 25 October 2024
23/09/2024

FEPS at the United Nations Summit of the Future

17/09/2024

New European Commission composition proposal – Reaction by FEPS Secretary General

Find all related in the media
In the media
See all

Brussels, my love? Europe’s economy in a struggle for survival

by Euronews 21/10/2024
FEPS director of studies and policy David Rinaldi participated in this episode of Euronews’ show ‘Brussels my love’.

Un modello digitale europeo basato sui valori

by EU News 16/10/2024
‘A European digital model rooted in values’ – EU News article on the presentation of FEPS Primer 'A Digital Union based on European Values', by Ivana Bartoletti.

Italy’s scheme to offshore asylum claims should not be a model for the rest of Europe

by The Guardian 16/10/2024
Article from The Guardian which references the policy study "Responsibility-sharing or shifting? Implications of the New Pact for future EU cooperation with third countries" by FEPS, FES and EPC.

Tóth Ákos: Megy a bal, jön a bal?

by Jelen 15/10/2024
"The Left Goes, the Left Comes?" Article in the Hungarian weekly newspaper Jelen on FEPS upcoming event 'Call to Europe - A free Hungary in a stronger Europe' (Budapest, 25-26 October).