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Communiqué on behalf of AEF - Count Etienne Davignon

  • The Africa-Europe Foundation

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On behalf of the Africa-Europe Foundation, we express our profound sadness at the passing of Count Etienne Davignon.

A great European, visionary statesman and business strategist, “Stevy” Davignon was the former president of Friends of Europe and co-founder of the Africa-Europe Foundation. His wise leadership and constant commitment helped strengthen dialogue and cooperation for stronger and more united continental integration. His wisdom, conviction, and generosity will continue to inspire us at a time of growing challenges at global level .

We extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of working alongside him.

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The Africa-Europe Foundation

The Africa-Europe Foundation (AEF) is the only organisation of its kind shared equally by stakeholders from both Africa and Europe. It is an independent platform for multi-stakeholder dialogue, frank debate and strategic analysis bringing together experts and leaders from diverse organisation settings (civil society, policymaking, private sector, academia), to strengthen the partnership between Africa and Europe. Our multi-stakeholder Strategy and Working Groups offer a safe space for exchange on critical, sometimes contentious issues between Africa and Europe and form the backbone of AEF’s work to catalyse innovative partnerships and unlock untapped areas of cross-continental cooperation, from Green Industrialisation to the future of health and the reform of financial systems to climate, energy, agri-food systems, blue economy, youth, Digital and AI.