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
January 22, 2009
Undocumented Children in Europe: Invisible Victims of Immigration Restrictions
The Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants (PICUM) will be holding a conference on the "Invisible Victims of Immigration Restrictions" in January of 2009 in Brussels. The goal of the conference is to bring light to the issue of undocumented children in Europe and the urgent need to protect their rights. The event aims to bring together NGOs, social workers, local authorities, policy makers, researchers and other professionals and actors to discuss the specific needs and problems that undocumented children face in Europe when trying to uphold their basic social rights to housing, education and health care.
PLACE: The International Auditorium Boulevard du Roi Albert II, 5, Brussels Belgium
TIME: 22-23 January 2009
January 17, 2009
UN Resolution 1325 in practice
In Dutch
Multicultural Women Peacemakers Network-Netherlands (MWPN) is organising a debate and wokshops to discuss the practical meaning and implications of the UN Resolution 1325. For more information, please contact Farida Pattisahusiwa on 035-6857000 / 06-41243693, or by email at info@mwpn.nl.
Multicultural Women Peacemakers Network-Netherlands (MWPN) is organising a debate and wokshops to discuss the practical meaning and implications of the UN Resolution 1325. For more information, please contact Farida Pattisahusiwa on 035-6857000 / 06-41243693, or by email at info@mwpn.nl.
PLACE: Wibautstraat 150, 1091 GR Amsterdam
TIME: 14.00 uur - 18.00 uur
January 16, 2009
Fill the Gap - 6th Edition
The economies of Asia and Africa are growing and that is partly thanks to the rise of mobile
phones, internet and outsourcing. Not only does it create job opportunities and economic
prosperity, it also stimulates innovation, knowledge and creativity as well as access to
international networks and markets. However, the question is whether the rise of this new industry also has a positive impact on the quality of life of the average citizen in Africa and Asia. What conditions are needed to realise a solid cross-pollination between international companies and local entrepreneurs? Is there a role to play for the public sector? For civil society? If so, what? In short: how the benefits of the ICT-boom be maximised?
PLACE: Pakhuis de Zwijger, Piet Heinkade 179, 1019 HC Amsterdam
TIME: 14:00 - 17:00
December 20, 2008
International Migrant's Day
A multi-cultural meeting to celebrate the eighth International Migrant Day, with a special focus on the management of migration and protecting the human rights of migrants as well as their health and welfare.
PLACE: De Waterlelie (Brede school) Prinsenhof 4 2263 EV Leidschendam-Voorburg (Leidschendam Noord)
TIME: 14.00 - 18.00
December 19, 2008
Development Aid to Sustainable Development: the role of multicultural young professionals
in Dutch
Op 19 december 2008 organiseert Yeboart Consultancy de conferentie: Development Aid to Sustainable Development : De rol van Multiculturele Young professionals binnen ontwikkelingssamenwerking (DA2SD conferentie). Met deze conferentie willen wij enerzijds inzichtelijk maken wat Nederlandse en Europese overheden en organisaties doen op het gebied van ontwikkelingssamenwerking en anderzijds antwoord krijgen op de volgende vragen: 1. Hoe kunnen jonge migranten het ontwikkelingssamenwerkingbeleid beïnvloeden? 2. Welke bijdrage kunnen jonge migranten leveren binnen ontwikkelingssamenwerking? Hiermee willen wij de volgende doelen bereiken: 1. Een platform bieden voor jonge migranten Young Professionals om te discussiëren over ontwikkelingssamenwerking (de rol van Nederland, de Europese Unie en de eigen rol) 2. Een basis leggen om Young Professionals uit de Diaspora gemeenschap een duurzame rol te geven binnen ontwikkelingssamenwerking.
Op 19 december 2008 organiseert Yeboart Consultancy de conferentie: Development Aid to Sustainable Development : De rol van Multiculturele Young professionals binnen ontwikkelingssamenwerking (DA2SD conferentie). Met deze conferentie willen wij enerzijds inzichtelijk maken wat Nederlandse en Europese overheden en organisaties doen op het gebied van ontwikkelingssamenwerking en anderzijds antwoord krijgen op de volgende vragen: 1. Hoe kunnen jonge migranten het ontwikkelingssamenwerkingbeleid beïnvloeden? 2. Welke bijdrage kunnen jonge migranten leveren binnen ontwikkelingssamenwerking? Hiermee willen wij de volgende doelen bereiken: 1. Een platform bieden voor jonge migranten Young Professionals om te discussiëren over ontwikkelingssamenwerking (de rol van Nederland, de Europese Unie en de eigen rol) 2. Een basis leggen om Young Professionals uit de Diaspora gemeenschap een duurzame rol te geven binnen ontwikkelingssamenwerking.
PLACE: Planetarium Amsterdam Z.O., Kromwijkdreef 11, 1108 JA Amsterdam
TIME: 13:00 - 18:00
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 11, 2008
Brussels development briefing
CTA in partnership with the European Commission-DG Development and EuropeAid, the EU Presidency, the ACP Secretariat, Euforic, Concord and IPS Europe organizes bimonthly Development Briefings in Brussels to raise awareness on key rural development issues with the development community based in Brussels.
The next Brussels Development Briefing will be held on 11th December, from 8h30 to 12h45, and will discuss the issue of “Does international migration affect ACP rural development?”.
We will discuss the benefits and challenges that migration can have on the agricultural and rural development of ACP countries, looking at the effects of remittances in this sector as well as the role of ACP diasporas in the development of their economies.
PLACE: uropean Commission - Centre Borschette, rue Froissart 36, Brussels (Room 0A)
TIME: 08:30 - 12:45
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
YES! AFRICA CAN: Is democratization a prerequisite for development?
Prof. dr. Peter A.H. van Lieshout of the WRR, the Scientific Council for Government Policy and Keith Richburg, Washington Post New York Bureau Chief will share their ideas on the possibility and necessity of democratization in Africa with African politicians.
PLACE: Cultural Podium MOZAIEK, Amsterdam
TIME: 20:00
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 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
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
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The database will offer direct access to an overview of the expertise of African Diaspora individuals and organisations that are active in or have interest in contributing to the
economic, social and political development of Africa. There are two aims of the African Diaspora Skills Database:
(1) To facilitate the structural inclusion of the skilled African
Diaspora in the technical expert database of the development cooperation sector and (2)To demonstrate concretely the development potential of the African Diaspora organisations in the Netherlands and the added value they offer in the efforts gearing to reduction of poverty and achieving the Millennium Development Goals in their respective homelands in Africa.This is to encourage Diaspora organisations and the mainstream development
