Interest in trade and sustainable development, international law, justice and human rights as well as Africa-EU relations. Work @ecdpm. Views are my own
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Philomena Apiko retweeted
π AI could revolutionise healthcare in Africa, particularly in diagnosing prevalent diseases like tuberculosis, malaria, and cancer. But significant barriers are holding back this transformation.
Read the full analysis π bit.ly/485Qe9r
Philomena Apiko retweeted
π§ Health sovereignty, Team Europe, and the #GlobalFund - how do they align?
Coming up 25 September: Join @ECDPM event on the Global Fundβs role in Africaβs health sovereignty & its links to #GlobalGateway + #TeamEurope.
π 09:00β10:30 CEST
π Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1Fβ¦
Philomena Apiko retweeted
#Invite | The School and @ECDPM are co-organising an event to continue engagement on AfCFTA-REC relations by presenting some of the key findings of the ECDPM study 'How AfCFTA-regional relations can support continental trade.
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17 Dec
β²οΈ11:00 CET
πbit.ly/3VxA3dV
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October 31, 14:00 @ Online
Dialogue on Europe-Africa relations and the reform of multilateralism for peace
In the wake of the UN Summit of the Future, what's next for European, African and international policymakers?
Register here π bit.ly/48jrGrj
Philomena Apiko retweeted
One billion dollars of funding secured for @WHOβs essential work for #globalhealth. Todayβs contributions will help save more than 40 million lives in the next four years. An incredible show of support by the member states, organizations and foundations at todayβs signature pledging event for the WHO Investment Round at #WHS2024.π
Just concluded: WHO Investment Round (2025-2028). Sustainable health financing remains key to achieving SDG 3 and ensuring universal health access. Total of 1 billion USD pledged. #WHS2024 @WHO @gatesfoundation @ECDPM
#WHS2024 Panel on sustainable regional access, innovation & production 4 medicines & technologies. Regional production is key to ensure not only self sufficiency but also equity, health security and build competitiveness @AfricaCDC @EU_Commission @pahowho
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π New paper #AfCFTA #Women #Africa
Examining the role of Simplified Trade Regimes in the current intra-African trade landscape, and some of the lessons for the AfCFTA in promoting more inclusive trade for women and youth
Read in full πbit.ly/3MduOuL
Philomena Apiko retweeted
π Stepping up action on simplified trade regimes for a more inclusive AfCFTA and common African market by Philomena Apiko and @BruceByiers
On promoting inclusive trade for women and youth in regional schemes, and some lessons for the AfCFTA.
π bit.ly/3YCIp6h
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π Historic UN Tax Convention Milestone! 110 votes in favor, 8 against & 44 abstentions. A win for African leadership, showcasing expertise & diplomacy. Key points: π― Human rights, π₯ sovereignty, π± sustainability, π Early protocols. Next: Presentation to UNGA in September!
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π New book chapter | Stepping up action on simplified trade regimes for a more inclusive AfCFTA and common Africa market
On the role of STRs in promoting inclusive trade among women and youth and lessons for the AfCFTA.
Free π bit.ly/3YCIp6h
Philomena Apiko retweeted
A major new book on the AfCFTA:
Consolidating the African Continental Free Trade Area: Portrait of a Common Market.
Edited by Francis Mangeni and Seth Gor, 22 chapters:
amazon.com/dp/B0DCT9H5C5
Philomena Apiko retweeted
Anca Maria Szigeti sharing EU's approach to fighting #IFFs in Africa.
#FutureAfricaEU
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This Thurs! Join @CGDev, @AfCFTA, & @UNDP for discussions on how a Common #African Market can address the #SDGs, labor market outcomes, and more.
Ft: @philoapiko, @BruceByiers, @mwarsie, @gyude_moore, & Francis Mangeni.
RSVP! β¬ #CGDtalks
bit.ly/3KsCsQQ
Philomena Apiko retweeted
Look forward to discussing @ecdpm work next Thurs on #AfCFTA & #industrialisation ambitions, the regional political economy factors that affect that & what it means going forward! Registration: cgdev.org/event/how-can-comm⦠@philoapiko @Francismangeni @AfCFTA @CGDev @PoorvaKarkare
Philomena Apiko retweeted
π₯ Universal health coverage is a fundamental human right under the Sustainable Development Goals, but its implementation is faltering.
4.5 billion people lack essential health services and 2 billion face financial hardships due to out-of-pocket health spending.
How can Europe and Africa start to turn this around?
Read the full paper π bit.ly/3wLpniJ
#WHA77
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βοΈ ECDPM publications this week! βοΈ
1) Why does human development matter to the EUβs strategic priorities?
π£ bit.ly/3JXWW3J
2) Fostering investment and inclusivity in the African Continental Free Trade Area
π bit.ly/3yey1qi
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Join me on this X space as we delve into AI and emerging tech for civil society.
Philomena Apiko retweeted
How to make 2024 the EUβs year on #GlobalHealth?
In a new commentary, our @PaulineVeron1 & @KSergejeff argue that 2024 holds many opportunities for the EU to play a key role in global health
πbit.ly/47SkGQr
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ππ§πΏββοΈ Excellent news on #medicines4all!
Access to generic medicines outside the EU could become easier thanks to todayβs vote in @EP_Trade
Special thanks to @haimedicines @ellenthoen @DimitriEynikel @MSF @msf_access @kvanbrempt & @CeOlivet for precious support & cooperation!
