The Future of Europe-Africa Relations: Mapping Strategic Trends for 2030
Megatrends Working Paper 2024 13, 03.06.2024, 21 Pagesdoi:10.18449/2024MTA-WP13
Research AreasExploring Europe-Africa relations for 2030, the Megatrends Afrika project analyzes emerging trends, including political instability in Europe and African contestation of Eurocentric policies. This strategic examination highlights underappreciated dynamics in politics, social issues, and beyond, offering policymakers insights into potential future developments.
View from space, c1980s: The Straits of Gibraltar, where Europe's southern tip at Gibraltar nearly connects with Morocco's coast, delineating the Atlantic Ocean from the Mediterranean Sea.
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The EU faces (geo)political challenges as it implements the Global Gateway Initiative in East Africa, including rent-seeking dynamics and competition between external actors. Our paper recommends adressing mobility needs of East Africans and increasing regional coordination to mitigate risks.
doi:10.18449/2023MTA-WP04
The BMZ has presented its new Africa strategy. The strategy turns away from focussing on private sector development, our authors comment in this Megatrends Afrika Spotlight. It promises global structural policy and multilateral cooperation - and a more self-critical attitude towards development.
