The European Education and Culture Executive Agency organised the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme coordinators' meeting and a Cluster meeting on Green Transition, in cooperation with the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA).
The main objectives of the Intra-Africa Kick-off Meeting was to inform the beneficiaries of the newly selected projects (Call NDICI-2024-MOBAF) on the management of a mobility project in Africa and to strengthen cooperation and leadership within and across the projects. Participants also discussed about recognition of studies, visibility, and communication alongside impact and dissemination.
The Cluster meeting on Green Transition focused on exchanging ideas on projects’ (expected) contribution to the green transition in Africa, and their alignment with policy priorities under the Global Gateway Investment Strategy for Africa. The specific thematic focus was Climate Change adaptation and mitigation, Sustainable energy, Agri-food systems, and Biodiversity. The event gathered projects selected in 2023 and 2024, as well as some of those funded between 2016-2020.
Attendance for both events was restricted to an audience of 250 beneficiaries.
- Africa-EU partnership | environmental policy
- Tuesday 14 April 2026, 09:00 - Friday 17 April 2026, 13:00 (CEST)
- Brussels, Belgium
Practical information
- When
- Tuesday 14 April 2026, 09:00 - Friday 17 April 2026, 13:00 (CEST)
- Where
- Thon Hotel EURue de la Loi 75, Brussels, Belgium
- Languages
- English
Description
| 14 - 15 April 2026 | 09:00 - 18:30 | Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme: 2024 Projects' Kick-off Meeting |
| 16 - 17 April 2026 | 09:00 - 13:00 | Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme: Cluster Meeting on Green Transition in Africa |
Presentations
Slide Deck Summary:
- An overview of the selection results from the 2nd Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme Call for Proposals (NDICI-2024-MOBAF), including key statistics and outcomes.
- Three project presentations, highlighting their concrete alignment with Global Gateway priorities and strategic objectives.
- Strategic planning and institutional leadership insights for fostering sustainable partnerships, including best practices for establishing and strengthening successful collaborations.
- Key principles and criteria for the selection of scholarship holders and recognition of studies.
- Guidance on promoting scholarship opportunities, along with methodologies for measuring and communicating impact effectively.
- Efficient management strategies for the Intra-Africa grant, covering financial, administrative, and reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability.
Slide Deck Summary:
- Green skills and competences, with policy recommendations for integrating sustainability into higher education curricula.
- Four thematic deep-dives:
- Climate change adaptation and mitigation – Insights into the Team Europe Initiative (TEI) on Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Africa, highlighting strategies for building climate-resilient communities.
- Sustainable energy – A focus on PanAfGeo+, demonstrating how geosciences underpin energy security and development across the continent.
- Agri-food systems – Examining the green transition in Africa’s agrifood sector.
- EU-supported biodiversity initiatives – Linking research, innovation, and partnerships to protect ecosystems while fostering economic growth.
- Public-private sector linkages, emphasising the value created through collaboration and why education must lead the green transition.
- A spotlight on innovation, analysing the evolving role of research and innovation in supporting the EU’s International Partnerships Policy and the Global Gateway strategy.
- Climate change adaptation and mitigation – Insights into the Team Europe Initiative (TEI) on Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Africa, highlighting strategies for building climate-resilient communities.
- Four thematic deep-dives:
