Participation in RIA-DEF Brussels 2020
he Circle of Excellence was honoured to receive from 15 to 16 November last, Mr. Amadou Cissé | Executive Director, of the African Institute for the Transfer of Funds (A.I.R), his delegation, as well as several representatives of associations of the African Diaspora from Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Sweden, England, Norway, Spain, Belgium.
The African Institute for Remittances (AIR), in collaboration with African Diaspora organisations in Europe, has created the Diaspora Engagement Forum (DEF).
It is a platform that brings together experts, AU and EU authorities and allows the diaspora to express themselves and explore the limits and opportunities that the funds they send represent for financing inclusive development in Africa.
As part of the preparation of the forum to be held in Brussels on 28 and 29 May 2020, the Circle of Excellence involves other associations and members of the African Diaspora in Belgium.
The Circle of Excellence thus shows its attachment to solidarity and collaboration within this diaspora, around common themes. Above all, it expresses its deep gratitude to those associations that have accepted its invitation.
Reflection dinner on May 27 or 28, 2020
dinner for reflection that will allow personalities from various backgrounds, with complementary skills related to the theme, to share their expertise and exchange on their vision.
The contradictory debate and proposals of all kinds continue on the forum on our website.
Due to the emergence of covid-19 and ongoing government rules, this dinner and the planned AIR-DEF are postponed to a later date.
Circle of Excellence Launch Party V1
he launch took place on 06 March 2015 at the Hotel Métropole, Place De Brouckère in Brussels.
In the presence of about a hundred people from different working worlds and of different nationalities, the Circle of Excellence defined itself and set the scene for its future activities.
The personalities present welcomed this initiative, which in their view "will combat the isolation of one another". Personalities enthusiastic about getting to know each other.
Ethics was the watchword of the evening!
The first day of reflection of the Circle of Excellence
t took place on Friday, May 29, 2015 at the Hotel Métropole. It consisted of a "Lunch-debate (12 to 14h)" followed by a dinner for reflection (19 to 23h).
Guest : The Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Alexander De Croo, Minister for Development Cooperation, Digital Agenda, Telecommunications and Postal Services.
Theme: How to achieve the full participation of the diaspora, as a partner, in the planning and implementation of public development cooperation policies?
Second Circle of Excellence Reflection Dinner
t took place on Friday, January 29, 2016 at the Hotel Métropole from 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm.
Guests: Mr. Pape Diouf (Journalist, former president of OM), Mrs. Fati Niang (Entrepreneur and Director of Black Spoon) and Mr Jean Serafin Kepguep (Engineer and director of the company Ndassie Solar Engineering)
Theme: Innovation, technology and entrepreneurship as inclusive development factors in countries of residence and origin.
Third Circle of Excellence Reflection Dinner
t took place on Friday 29 April 2016 at the Plaza Hotel from 18:30 to 23:00.
Guests : Mr. Guy Gweth (Specialist in economic intelligence - founder of the Knowdys group) and Mr In Koli Jean Bofane (Writer - winner of the 5 continents francophonie 2015 award),
Theme: The contribution and economic impact of the African Diaspora in Europe
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