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AEF at the Africa Think Tank Summit 2025
- The Africa-Europe Foundation
AEF is collaborating with the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) as an official partner of the Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 (8 - 10 October), the largest gathering of think tanks, research organisations and international bodies on the continent, held under the patronage of the Government of Ethiopia (cabinet of the Minister of Finance) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Please note that all participants will need to register via the provided link: Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Registration.
Programme at a glance
Reimagining Capacity Building for Effective Domestic Resources Mobilization in Africa
8 October | 14:30-16:00 | Sheraton Hotel | Parallel Thematic Session 4
- Abdrahamane Dicko, Director of Programs and Impact, ACBF
- Eric Ogunleye, Director, African Development Institute, AfDB
- Veronique Kabongo, Head, World Bank Group Academy
- Kay Brown, Executive Secretary, Collaborative Africa Budget Reform Initiative (CABRI)
- Annett Wanyana Oguttu, Professor of Tax Law, Department of Taxation and African Tax Institute, University of Pretoria, South Africa
- Fortunata S. Makene, Executive Director, Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF)(Moderator)
- Holy Ranaivozanany, Deputy Executive Director
Harnessing AI and Digital Transformation for Effective Domestic Resources Mobilization
9 October | 09:30-10:30 | Sheraton Hotel | Plenary Session 3 – Fire Side Chat
- Dominique Tchimbakala, Award Winning Journalist, News anchor, TV5Monde
- Sunil Ramdeen, Accountant General, Mauritius
- Louise Kalisa Ingabire, Commissioner, Information Technology and Digital Transformation, Rwandan Revenue Authority (RRA)
- Holy Ranaivozanany, Deputy Executive Director
Africa-Europe Think Tank Ideas Bank: From Vision to Implementation of Africa-Europe Initiatives”
9 October | 16:00 – 17:30 EAT | Sheraton Hotel | Closed-door Roundtable
This AEF-ACBF invite-only session will bring together some of the most influential European and African think tanks, research institutes, and development organisations to exchange ideas, present bold and innovative initiatives, and explore practical financing solutions that can turn vision into large-scale impact.
High-level Ambassadors' dinner
10 October | 18:00 EAT | Sheraton Hotel | Invite Only
Bringing together international diplomats and leading research experts, this closed door high-level dinner is being organised on the occasion of the 7th African Union-European Union Summit taking place under the Angolan AU Chairmanship. Driven by the momentum of the Road to Luanda, it will foster an exchange of insights on strategic priorities that hold the greatest potential to deepen and revitalise the Africa–Europe partnership.
Should you require any additional information or assistance regarding your participation, please feel free to contact us: Rachel Dubale | Research Officer | rachel.dubale@africaeuropefoundation.org