This year, both Norway and Denmark introduced new strategies for engaging with Africa, a continent of more than 50 states and 1.4 billion people. EBA’s Managing Director, Jan Pettersson, is part of a conversation on why Norway and Denmark need official strategies when Sweden – historically the largest Scandinavian donor to Africa – does not. How do Sweden’s, Denmark’s and Norway’s interests differ on the continent?
The seminar, organised by Global Bergen, a joint initiative between the University of Bergen and CMI – Chr. Michelsen Institute, will also feature Lise Rakner (University of Bergen), Elling Tjønneland (Chr. Michelsen Institute) and Anne Mette Kjær (Aarhus University) will also participate in the discussion.
Time: 12 November 8.30-9.30
Location: Bergen Global, Jekteviksbakken 31, Bergen. You can also participate digitally.
Registration: Scandinavian strategies for Africa – Bergen Global
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In 2022, Kjær, Petterson and Tjønneland co-edited a special issue of Forum for Development Studies on parallels, differences and changes in Nordic development aid, and in 2023 they published an article in Danish Foreign Policy Review analysing Scandinavian approaches to partner countries in Africa.