The African Diaspora Policy Centre (ADPC) enables African Diaspora in Europe to
connect more closely with the continent as a collective force. The thematic areas are Peacebuilding, Better Governance, Migration & Development and Brain Gain
Agenda
December 13, 2008
CNN conference on orphans and street children in Kinsasha
in Dutch
An exchange between Congolese migrant organisations in the Netherlands and Dutch NGOs to share experiences with orphans and street children in Kinsasha, in order to develop coherent and sustainable solutions.
An exchange between Congolese migrant organisations in the Netherlands and Dutch NGOs to share experiences with orphans and street children in Kinsasha, in order to develop coherent and sustainable solutions.
PLACE: Hotel Golden Tulip, Boerhavenlaan 12, Zoetermeer
TIME: 14:30 - 18:30
December 08, 2008
Ghana Election Night
Democracy in Ghana is young but successful. Ghana is one of the most stable democracies in Africa. On Sunday 7th December 2008, the people of Ghana will take their next step along this road and vote for a new president and parliament. Schuttelaar & Partners, NCDO and SIGN (the Dutch foundation to support the GSFP) are hosting a debate concerning the results of the Ghana elections on Monday evening 8th December. Location of the evening is the Augustinus College in Amsterdam.
PLACE: Augustinus College, Dubbelink 1, 1102 AL Amsterdam
TIME: 18.00 - 23.00
December 04, 2008
Desmond Tutu at the Free University Amsterdam
The South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu will once again make an appearance at the Free University of Amsterdam. He will be there to anoint new professors in sport and youth programs, as well as the peace and reconciliation programs. This is part of the university's Desmond Tutu Programme.
PLACE: Free University of Amsterdam
November 20, 2008
Diaspora, influencing policy and development cooperation
Public debate - free entry - in Dutch
A public informational debate to map out strategies and avenues to enable migrants to contribute to development cooperation policy more concretely. The evening will feature a presentation by Arthur Wiggers (VNG International). On the panel will be alderman of the municipality of Utrecht Robert Giesberts and chairman of the Diaspora Forum for Development, Santo Deng. Registration by email is required. Please email Doris Alfafara (COS Utrecht) on d.alfafara@cosutrecht.nl or Friso Wiersum (TUMULT) on frisowiersum@tumultdebat.nl.
A public informational debate to map out strategies and avenues to enable migrants to contribute to development cooperation policy more concretely. The evening will feature a presentation by Arthur Wiggers (VNG International). On the panel will be alderman of the municipality of Utrecht Robert Giesberts and chairman of the Diaspora Forum for Development, Santo Deng. Registration by email is required. Please email Doris Alfafara (COS Utrecht) on d.alfafara@cosutrecht.nl or Friso Wiersum (TUMULT) on frisowiersum@tumultdebat.nl.
PLACE: Rasa, Pauwstraat 13a, Utrecht
TIME: 19.30 – 21.30
November 15, 2008
Information and awareness-creation day
African Social Development Aid (ASDA) will hold a special day to highlight planned activities. The public will join in the interactive discussion session. At the end of this session, there will be a social event where you can get on to know people and groups (Networking) and what they do; How they can help or assist you. To crown the day, there will be a party with live music and entertainment.
PLACE: De Kandelaar, Bijlmerdreef 1239, Southeast Amsterdam
TIME: 14.30 - 24:00
November 15, 2008
European Development Days 2008
The European Commission and the French Presidency of the European Union have officially announced that the European Development Days (EDD) 2008 event will be held from 15 to 17 November in Strasbourg. EDD 2008 is one of the major events in the international development calendar, falling at a unique strategic time for Europe and its partners, two months after the United Nations General Assembly and a few weeks before the Doha Conference.
PLACE: Strasbourg, France
TIME: 15 to 17 November
November 12, 2008
Big vs. Small Development Organizations
A debate with two prominent figures from the development cooperation world and a researcher from CIDIN. There will be exhibitions from several international development projects and African music.
PLACE: Catharinakerk, Eindhoven
TIME: 19.00 - 22.30
November 12, 2008
Ghana Day 2008
The Ghana Day, supported by the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Accra, through the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and by the Municipality of Almere, is an annual event that brings together people involved in development co-operation between Ghana and The Netherlands such as government officials, diplomats, policy makers, representatives of Ghanaian and Dutch NGOs, business partners and individuals who meet to discuss issues of mutual benefits.
Highlights of Ghana Day 2008 will include notable speakers, workshops on topical issues and prominent Ghanaian content in various forms.
For more information, please send an email to: ghanaday2008@hotmail.com
PLACE: Almere City Council, Stadhuisplein 1, 1315 HR Almere
TIME: 09.00 – 18.00
October 30, 2008
Research Workshop on Entrepreneurship, Technological Innovation, and Development
Entrepreneurship can make an important contribution to development by providing technologies that improve people’s productivity and living standards. While the role of entrepreneurship in technological innovation has been widely studied in the context of advanced economies, less is known about entrepreneurship in developing economies. Of particular interest is the role of entrepreneurs in the quantity, quality, commercialization, and adoption of technological innovations in developing countries, and the implications thereof for economic growth, trade, poverty, and inequality.
PLACE: UNU-MERIT, Maastricht, The Netherlands
TIME: 30 October 2008 - 31 October 2008
October 27, 2008
Global Forum on Migration and Development
The theme of the next Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) is 'Protecting and Empowering Migrants for Development'.
PLACE: Manila, the Philippines
TIME: 27th to 30th October, 2008
October 20, 2008
Euro-African Conference on "Migration and Development
October 14, 2008
The Aid Effectiveness Puzzle – Completing the Picture?
The aim of this Advanced Academic Update is to contribute to a better understanding of the problems that underpin the whole debate on aid effectiveness. The participants will learn about the latest developments in aid research and their applicability for work in the field.
PLACE: Kapoenstraat 2, Maastricht, the Netherlands
TIME: 14-15 October, 2008
October 04, 2008
Ethio-Netherlands Meeting
Organised by SEM and ENVV
This event is organised by two leading Ethiopian organisations based in the Netherlands. It will include: * An Ethiopian market * Discussion corner on various issues * Activities for children * Coffee ceremony * An Ethiopian meal * A Circus
This event is organised by two leading Ethiopian organisations based in the Netherlands. It will include: * An Ethiopian market * Discussion corner on various issues * Activities for children * Coffee ceremony * An Ethiopian meal * A Circus
PLACE: Johanneskerk aan de Moezeldreef 400, Utrecht
TIME: 14.00 to 19.00
October 02, 2008
Diaspora Researchers' Expert Meeting
ADPC is organising a diaspora research expert meeting as part of the preparations for its research project on Building Institutional Cooperation between Diaspora and Homeland Governments in Africa. The objectives of the meeting are:
- To provide a platform for the diaspora researchers in which they can exchange knowledge and experience in the field, establish transnational contacts and enter into joint research collaborations;
- To strength the participation of the diaspora researchers in the production of knowledge in the field of migration & development and better governance;
- To stimulate the inclusion of the diaspora voices and visions in policy deliberations in the form of publications, public debates and expert meetings;
PLACE: Lloyd Hotel, Amsterdam
TIME: 2nd and 3rd of October, 2008
September 26, 2008
Afrovibes Festival the Hague
Afrovibes, the exiting South African Festival, brings in its 7th edition cutting edge theatre, dance, film and visual arts from South Africa. With leading theater makers, actors and dancers as well as young upcoming talent from the South African performing and visual arts.
The core of this year’s programme is eroticism and the way this is dealt with in South Africa. In all performances the South African theater makers refer to sexuality, power, violence and eroticism.
PLACE: Various locations in Amsterdam and the Hague
TIME: 26 September to 6 October
September 19, 2008
Public Meeting on women, peace and security
On the 19th of September, the Dutch Women’s Council (NVR) (www.nederlandsevrouwenraad.nl) and the Platform Women and Sustainable Peace (VDV) (www.genderconcerns.nl/VDV) are organizing a Public Meeting, concluding a week long jn activities of the Peace Week!
During this Public Meeting, women from Conflict-Zones of Darfur, Kashmir, Afghanistan, Palestine, the Balkans, Congo, Burundi and Rwanda will share their experiences and tell their personal stories about how they contribute to the peace process and rebuilding of their country.
Participation is free! You can register by sending
an email to info@de-nvr.nl
PLACE: The Hague
September 17, 2008
European Governance of Migration
The Political Management of Mobility, Economy & Security
The international conference «European Governance of Migration» will bring together well known experts and actors in politics, academics, economics, and civil society from Europe and North America as well as from the sending countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. High level representatives in politics particularly from the European Commission and the UN are expected to be in attendance. During the three day conference, the participants will have the opportunity to formulate concrete recommended actions for a European migration policy.
The international conference «European Governance of Migration» will bring together well known experts and actors in politics, academics, economics, and civil society from Europe and North America as well as from the sending countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. High level representatives in politics particularly from the European Commission and the UN are expected to be in attendance. During the three day conference, the participants will have the opportunity to formulate concrete recommended actions for a European migration policy.
DATE: 2008-07-16
PLACE: Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung. Schumannstraße 8, 10117 Berlin
September 14, 2008
Black Leadership
Discussions, interviews, crash courses, film, muzik . The debate will address questions such as: Do tradional leaders still hold power? Why does decmocracy often not work successfully in Africa? What does the potential election of Obama mean for Africa?
PLACE: Cinemarienburg, Marienburg 59, Nijmegen
TIME: 2.00u – 18.00
September 13, 2008
Pre-Consultation Meeting on Global Forum on Migration & Development (GFMD) 2008
It is only 8 weeks before the Global Forum on Migration & Development (GFMD) 2008 in Manila, the Philippines.This is the first time that a sending country will host this gathering of civil society, international NGOs and states to explore common ground on the migration and development nexus. The aim of the proposed pre-consultation meeting will be to provide migrants in the Netherlands a common position on issues pertaining to:
1) Migration, Development and Human Rights
2) Legal migration can achieve stronger development impacts
3) Policy and institutional coherence and partnerships.
This pre-consultation meeting is organised by the Diaspora Forum for Development. For more information, please contact Santo Deng: santolewis@hotmail.com
PLACE: Hoog Brabant Vergadercentrum Radboudkwartier 23, Hoog Cathatrijne, Utrecht
TIME: 11.00-18.00
September 11, 2008
European Commission and African Union Forum on Media & Development
The MEDIA & Development Forum will be held in Ouagadougou on 11, 12 and 13 September 2008.This seminar falls within the framework of the partnership between the European Commission and the Commission of the African Union, and will enable discussion to take place on the importance of the media in the context of development, to reinforce advances made or, again, to identify best practices. It will be attended by academics, professional journalists, representatives of civil society and political decision-makers.
PLACE: Ouagadougou, Burkina-Faso
TIME: 11th, 12th and 13th of September
September 09, 2008
Official Launching of the Black European Women's Council
Registration Deadline: August 15, 2008
AFRA- International Center for Black Women’s Perspectives and Tiye International, in cooperation with the European Economic and Social Committee organise a High Level Roundtable Discussion on the [i]“Role of Black Women in an all inclusive Europe, challenges faced by Black Communities in Europe”[/i] and the closing reception marking the official launching of the Black European Women’s Council (BEWC). Registration is required.
AFRA- International Center for Black Women’s Perspectives and Tiye International, in cooperation with the European Economic and Social Committee organise a High Level Roundtable Discussion on the [i]“Role of Black Women in an all inclusive Europe, challenges faced by Black Communities in Europe”[/i] and the closing reception marking the official launching of the Black European Women’s Council (BEWC). Registration is required.
PLACE: Rue Van Maerlant 2, 1040 Brussels
TIME: 1.30 pm - 5 pm
September 07, 2008
Alem Desta speaks at Africa in the Picture
As part of the Africa in the Picture Festival, gender-specialist Alem Desta will give an interview about her new book Candace: the Invincible women of Ethiopia. Desta breaks the image that Ethiopian women are only victims, and that they have in fact played an important role during crisis situations.
PLACE: Cinema Het ketelhuis - Cultuurpark Westergasfabriek, Pazzanistraat 4, Amsterdam
TIME: 18.00
September 02, 2008
Elections Debate - Angola
Angolans will go to the polls for the first time in 16 years. What can these elections offer the Angolan population? And since Angola is one of the most economically successful countries in Africa, can this economic growth stimulate the democratization process? This debate is organized by the Evert Vermeer Foundation.
PLACE: Felix Meritus, Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
TIME: 20:00-22:00
August 27, 2008
Understanding Development Better
The ‘Understanding Development Better’ conference is designed to serve as a platform for discussions directly related to this fundamental question. During these three days development will be approaches and analysed from different theoretical angles, during presentations and in-depth discussions. Also constraints in development will be part of the discussion, highlighted by different professionals and scientists and further discussed in workshops. From our analysis on constraints in development we continue to possible contributions by aid. This will only form a small part of the seminar, because in this seminar our focus is on development, a next seminar will be dedicated to aid.
PLACE: Ede, the Netherlands
TIME: 27-29 August 2008
August 07, 2008
African Diaspora Groups as Key Actors in Peace-building and Conflict Transformation Initiatives. A Grass Roots Perspective
Dr. Awil A Mohamoud, Executive Director of the ADPC, will be a guest speaker at this discussion event. He will focus on how African Diaspora groups are key initiators of initiatives that greatly contribute to peace-building and conflict transformation in their homelands.
PLACE: An der Elisabethkirche 25, Bonn, Germany
TIME: 17:00
July 05, 2008
Congo Day
June 25, 2008
Enhancing Dialogue between African Diaspora and Policy Makers at the EU Level
This will be the first time that 50 African diaspora organizations from 10 EU countries will come together to interact, network, dialogue, share and exchange information, new insights, specific experiences and best practices on diverse issues in the migration and development field. The African Diaspora Policy Centre is coordinating the initiative of this EU-wide coalition of African diaspora organizations in Europe.
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PLACE: Thon Hotel, Brussels
TIME: 25th and 26th of June, 2008
April 25, 2008
Policy Dialogue Pre-consultation meeting
This meeting will bring together 20 key figures and opinion leaders among the African diaspora and policy makers both in the Netherlands and in other countries in Europe, with the purpose of identifying and deliberating priority issues that will be discussed in the policy dialogue seminar in June 2008. This pre-consulation meeting is in collaboration with Oxfam Novib.
PLACE: Institute of Social Studies, the Hague
TIME: 10:00 to 18:00
October 24, 2007
Policy Seminar on Diasporas and Policy Dialogue
ADPC is organizing a policy seminar on Diasporas and Policy Dialogue. The aim of the policy seminar is to facilitate an open policy dialogue in which migrant opinion leaders can share and exchange information, new insights, experiences and best practices with other stakeholders such as policy makers, development practitioners, academic researchers, civil society organisations and the private sector on diverse issues in the migration and development field.
PLACE: Institute of Social Studies
TIME: 08:30 - 17:30
Welcome!
to the African Diaspora Skills Database. This database was compiled to provide an overview of qualified African Diaspora professionals with varied areas of expertise and experience. The African diaspora contribute substantially to the social, economic and political development of Africa, and this database is set up to further mobilize this considerable potential. You also have access to numerous African diaspora organisations in the Netherlands and beyond whose transnational long-distance development related activities are having a positive impact on the development of the continent. This database is aimed to contribute to the efforts geared in mitigating the adverse effects of the brain drain
The problem of the ‘brain drain’ has affected Africa more severely than any other region. The flight of intellectual capital from Africa is alarming. The problem is now a matter of great concern, as the institutions of higher education and research in Africa face serious shortages of qualified academics and researchers. Thus, the brain drain is impeding potential economic growth, and remains a handicap for sustainable development in many countries in Africa. To lessen somewhat the problem of the shortfall of skilled personnel in Africa in the immediate future and the slightly longer term, there is now an urgent need to galvanise the intellectual capital ‘brain reserve’ of the African diaspora living in the West for ‘brain circulation’ purposes. This means purposefully and strategically harnessing the vast untapped human capital of the African diaspora in the Netherlands and elsewhere in Europe for the benefit of Africa. in Africa.
HOW IT WORKS
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On the left menu, you can search the database for a professional or organisation, and/or region or field of expertise.
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Professionals are listed alphabetically. Upon selecting a field of expertise, the relevant professionals will be highlighted.
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Organisations are listed alphabetically. Upon selecting a field of expertise, the relevant organisations will be highlighted.