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CONTENT
I. Host P3-4
II. The Organization P5
III. EurAfrican Forum 2018 P6
IV. Agenda P7
V. Overview of the Panels P8
VI. Panel 1: Time for Trust P9
VII. Panel 2: How Infrastructure and Resource Sharing Will Create a “Multiplier Effect”? P10
VIII. Panel 3: Catalyzing on The Promise of the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Time for Concrete Action P11
IX. Panel 4: Rebalancing the EurAfrican Geographies: The Role of The Influence Diaspora P12
X. Institutional Panel: “Political Perspectives on The Future of AF-EU Relations” P13
XI. Institutional Speakers P14
XII. The Master of Ceremony & Keynote Speakers P15
XIII. Bloggers Panel P16
XIV. Cocktail Welcome Drink & Lusa Protocol P17
XV. Main Statements P18
XVI. On the International Media P19
XVII. On the National Media P20
XVIII. On the Media – Press Release Mota-Engil P21
XIX. Photos P22
XX. Videos P23
XXI. Gold partners P24-25
XXII. Institutional Partner P24
XXIII. Silver Partners P26
XXIV. Bronze Partners P27
XXV. Media Partners P28
XXVI. Contacts P29
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I. HOST
JOSÉ MANUEL DURÃO BARROSO
CHAIRMAN OF THE EURAFRICAN FORUM
MEMBER OF THE ‘WORLD PORTUGUESE
NETWORK’, FORMER 11TH PRESIDENT OF THE
EUROPEAN COMMISSION AND FORMER PRIME
MINISTER AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF PORTUGAL
JOSÉ MANUEL DURÃO BARROSO
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Former 11th President of the European Commission and former Prime Minister and ForeignAffairs of Portugal. Currently is also the non-executive Chairman and Advisor to Goldman Sachs.Developed his academic career as an assistant professor in the Faculty of Law of the University ofLisbon and did research on the Department of Political Science in Georgetown University.Awarded with Grã-Cruz da Ordem Militar de Cristo (a Portuguese award given by the Presidentof the Portuguese Republic) in 1996.
From an European perspective Africa should be considered a great opportunity and a partner forsustainable growth.With its very dynamic societies and demographics Africa will increasingly become a great market
and will be able , if the right policies are in place, to establish itself as one of the more importantbasis for global growth.Besides trade facilitation and integration, a lot remains to be done , certainly, namely in what
concerns education, the rule of law and infrastructure. In these areas Europe should appear as anatural , effective and reliable partner.This conference will not only discuss the challenges and opportunities of the Euroafrican
partnerships but will try to establish some of the critically important networks for sustainabledevelopment.
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I. HOST
FILIPE DE BOTTON
PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF THE
PORTUGUESE DIASPORA COUNCIL
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Founding partner and President of the Board of the Portuguese Diaspora Council. Also Chairmanof Logoplaste, the 3rd largest European producer of rigid plastic packaging with 60 factoriesoperating in the hole-in-wall system in 16 countries in Europe, North America, Asia and Brazil.Filipe de Botton is also involved as a Shareholder and Director in the hotels and resorts sector, icecream business (Santini) and in the production of wine in Portugal (Logowines).
What a honor to receive and host the EurAfrican event on July 10th in Portugal .The main goal we have at Portuguese Diaspora Council is to bring together the one’s who liveabroad with the locals .If we go through the EurAfrica Forum program it’s very clear that bringing together Africa andEurope it’s part of our mission .Building coalitions between a new generation of African and European business , entrepreneurialleaders, influencers and social activists it’s our ambition.We aim to build a network among all the participants based on Trust and mutual respect that willallow new partnerships for the future.We’ll succeed thanks to the presence of All of you and we’ll say : mission accomplished!
FILIPE DE BOTTON
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HIGH PATRONAGE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC AND
THE GOVERNMENT OF PORTUGAL
PORTUGUESE DIASPORA COUNCIL – THE WORLD PORTUGUESE NETWORK
A non-profit private association, founded in 26th December 2012 by indication of the President ofPortuguese Republic – also Honorary President – as well as of the Minister of State and ofForeign Affairs – Honorary Vice-President of the association..
The main purpose of the association is to enhance Portugal’s brand and internationalreputation, involving the Portuguese diaspora of proven influence who keep most of theiractivity abroad and have distinguished themselves in their field of expertise, namely Culture,Citizenship, Science and Economics.
The ‘World Portuguese Network’ currently comprises 93 Counselors, spread over 25 countries,45 cities and 5 continents.
For the 1st edition of the EurAfrican Forum, the purpose of the Portuguese Diaspora Council is tolaunch an action-oriented platform with the aim of promoting a new and stronger cooperationbetween Africa and Europe.
II. THE ORGANIZATION
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1ST EDITION
“CRAFTING COALITIONS FOR CHANGE”
With the theme “Crafting Coalitions for Change, this action-oriented platform aims tofoster stronger collaboration between Europe and Africa in order to promote a sharedgreen and inclusive growth, to uncover new business opportunities and to createsynergies between innovation models.
African and European leaders from government, business and civil society will gather inPortugal to discuss these shared goals and to collectively explore new types of coalitionsat a time where the global geopolitical landscape is rapidly changing, bringing with itpromises and risks.Together, we can innovate and transform changes into opportunities, create theframework for a shared, prosperous and sustainable joint future. Today more than ever,Africa needs Europe, as much as Europe needs Africa.
BY 2100, AROUND 40% OF THE GLOBAL POPULATION WILL BE LIVING IN AFRICA
Reinvent Europe’s relationship with Africa, at a time when Common challenges are
increasing and China, India and the United States are rapidly expanding in Africa
• Demonstrate to a new generation of investors in Europe how they will benefit from adynamic Africa who has the potential to be the continent of the future
• Showcase the huge investment opportunities in Africa for European investors andcorporations, while fast-tracking the facilitation of these deals
• Call to action to develop business opportunities for European companies in Africa
• Follow up actions through an annual conference
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III. EURAFRICAN FORUM 2018
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8:00 - 8:45 am Check in & Registration
8:45 - 9:00 am
MC Thóra Arnórsdóttir, TV Presenter and former Candidate to Iceland Presidency
Opening SessionFilipe de Botton, President of the Board of the Portuguese Diaspora CouncilMiguel Pinto Luz, Vice-Mayor of Cascais
9:00 - 9:20 am “Crafting Coalitions for Change”, Mariéme Jamme, Founder of IAMTHECODE
9:20 - 10:20 am Panel 1 – Time for Trust
10:20 - 11:00 am Networking Break
11:00 - 11:20 amSpeech, President of the Portuguese Republic and Honorary President of Portuguese Diaspora Council, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
11:20 - 12:20 am Panel 2 - How Infrastructure and Resource Sharing Will Create A “Multiplier Effect”?
12:45 - 1:15 pm
1:15 - 2:00 pm
2:00 - 2:30 pm
Institutional Panel “Political Perspectives on the Future of AF-EU Relations” - Part I
Private Lunch
Institutional Panel “Political Perspectives on the Future of AF-EU Relations” – Part II
2:45 - 3:45 pmPanel 3 - Catalyzing on the promise of the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Time for Concrete Action
3:45 - 4:10 pm Networking Break
4:10 - 5:10 pm Panel 4 - Rebalancing the EurAfrican Geographies: The Role of the Influence Diaspora
5:10 - 5:30 pm Final Conclusions, EurAfrican Forum Chairman, José Manuel Durão Barroso
5:30 - 5:35 pm Special Video Message, United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres
5:35 - 5:55 pm "Building Trust For Strong Partnerships", Saran Kaba Jones, Founder of FACE Africa
5:55 - 6:00 pm Closing Ceremony
IV. AGENDA
“CRAFTING COALITIONS FOR CHANGE”
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“CRAFTING COALITIONS FOR CHANGE”
BUILDING TRUST FOR STRONG PARTNERSHIPS
PANEL 1 – TIME FOR TRUST
A CALL TO ACTION TO REINVIGORATE AND
MOBILIZE A GENERATION OF TRUSTWORTHY,
COMMITTED, AUTHENTIC AND ETHICAL
LEADERS ABLE TO EMPOWER PEOPLE
THROUGH THEIR ACTIONS.
PANEL 2 - HOW WILL INFRASTRUCTURE AND
RESOURCE SHARING CREATE A “MULTIPLIER
EFFECT”?
RETHINKING RESOURCE-SHARING BETWEEN
EUROPE AND AFRICA WOULD ENABLE THE
UNLOCKING OF PREVIOUSLY INACCESSIBLE
SOURCES OF CAPITAL, COST-REDUCTION AND
THE TRANSFER OF SKILLS, TECHNOLOGY AND
INNOVATION BETWEEN BUSINESSES.
PANEL 3 - CATALYZING THE PROMISE OF
THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION:
TIME FOR CONCRETE ACTION
IN ORDER TO FULLY BENEFIT FROM THE
POTENTIAL OF THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL
REVOLUTION, WE NEED TO ADOPT A NEW
HOLISTIC, LONG-TERM APPROACH TO
DEVELOPMENT. FROM POVERTY AND
CLIMATE CHANGE, TO DRONES AND
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE; ALL CHALLENGES
MUST BE ADDRESSED SIMULTANEOUSLY AND
INTERDEPENDENTLY.
PANEL 4 - REBALANCING THE EURAFRICAN
GEOGRAPHIES: THE ROLE OF THE INFLUENCE
DIASPORA
CONSOLIDATING EDUCATION SYSTEMS,
SHARING KNOWLEDGE AND INNOVATION,
EUROPE AND AFRICA CAN CREATE NEW WAYS
OF LEARNING, AND INNOVATING, FOR YOUNGER
GENERATIONS TO BE BETTER EQUIPPED WITH
DRASTICALLY NEW PACE OF CHANGE.
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V. OVERVIEW OF THE PANELS
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Christian travels permanently and clears theinnovations and uses of tomorrow in Africa. His firstactivity as a banker enabled him to understand whythe banking system is inadequate to finance theStart-Up, especially in Africa.. Christian coordinates anetwork of young people based in several Africancountries who propose and create projects fromtheir countries of origin.
TIME FOR TRUST
A CALL TO ACTION TO REINVIGORATE AND MOBILIZE A GENERATION OF TRUSTWORTHY, COMMITTED, AUTHENTIC AND ETHICAL LEADERS ABLE TO EMPOWER PEOPLE THROUGH THEIR ACTIONS.
ZIAD OUESLATI
CO-FOUNDER & MANAGING
DIRECTOR
AFRICINVEST, TUNISIA
Co-Founder and Managing Director of the major pan-African private equity and private credit player:AfricInvest Group. Ziad Oueslati has extensiveexperience negotiating equity and quasi-equityoperations. Ziad led the arrangement and placementof over $1.2 bn million in private equity funds, bothlocally and internationally. He acts as a board memberfor several North and Sub-Saharan African companies.
SOPHIA BEKELE
FOUNDER & CEO OF CBS INTERNATIONAL AND
DOTCONNECTAFRICA GROUP. US/ETHIOPIA
Sophia Bekele Eshete, is the Founder & CEO of CBSInternational a technology transfer firm andDotConnectAfrica Tech Group that run the highlyacclaimed “Yes2dotAfrica” campaign to brand Africaand the first PanAfrican women-in-tech program,Miss.Africa Digital. Recently, CIO East Africamagazine named her ‘Industry Trailblazer’ and‘Internet Governance Pioneer’. She was alsonamed ‘one of two top leading women in Africa’sICT sector’ and an ‘African Women to Watch’ byBloomberg TV, as well as one of the ‘50 AfricanTrailblazers – A Future Made in Africa’ by the UK’sNew African magazine.
Politician, activist and TV presenter. Founder ofEgyptian Women for Change, a political femalenetwork. A defender of human rights. Named one ofthe top four women in the “Sisters of the Arab Spring”by BBC, in 2011. Nominated by CNN Arabic websiteand received the highest number of votes for mostinfluential Arab female politician, in 2015.
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GAMEELA ISMAIL
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CHRISTIAN KAMAYOU
CEO & FOUNDER OF
MYAFRICANSTARTUP, FRANCE
VI. PANEL 1
CONTRIBUTORS
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Mr. Orikolade Adebayo Karim serves as a ManagingDirector and Chief Executive Officer of ShorelineEnergy International Limited. Mr. Karim serves as aManaging Director and Chief Executive Officer ofShoreline Power Company Limited. Mr. Karim hasproved himself adept at building and nurturingpartnerships with leading international companies.His current portfolio consists of business in theconstruction, commodity trading, agro-alliedproducts, oil and gas, engineering and powersectors.
HOW WILL INFRASTRUCTURE AND
RESOURCE SHARING CREATE A “MULTIPLIER EFFECT”?RETHINKING RESOURCE-SHARING BETWEEN EUROPE AND AFRICA WOULD ENABLE THE UNLOCKING OF
PREVIOUSLY INACCESSIBLE SOURCES OF CAPITAL, COST-REDUCTION AND THE TRANSFER OF SKILLS, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION BETWEEN BUSINESSES.
CONTRIBUTORS
Appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Mota-EngilAfrica in February 2016. Manuel Mota was previously amember of the board of Mota-Engil EuropeEngineering & Construction. Mota-Engil Africa is partof Mota-Engil Group, leader in Portugal with aconsolidated position in the ranks of the 30 largestEuropean construction groups, with presence in 28countries in Europe, Africa and Latin America, withholdings in over 200 companies.
Miguel joined Citigroup in 2010 as head of corporateand investment banking portugal. In mid-2012, hewas appointed head of investment banking africa.Prior to working at citigroup, Miguel was a seniorcountry advisor in bank of america merrill lynch andan executive director in goldman sachs. Miguel is aregular contributor to cnbc europe, cnbc africa andBloomberg tv as well as a regular speaker in africafocused events.
Pedro Camacho is Editor-in-Chief of Lusa PortugueseNews Agency, the largest Portuguese language newsagency, providing a complete coverage of all the news– text, audio, video, photo and overall multimedia –for all the media and companies that want to followPortugal, the Portuguese speaking countries and theworld in real time.
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VII. PANEL 2
MIGUEL AZEVEDO
HEAD OF INVESTMENT BANKING
FOR MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA AND
PORTUGAL FOR CITIGROUP, PORTUGAL
MANUEL MOTA
CEO MOTA-ENGIL AFRICA, PORTUGAL
KOLA KARIM
CEO & GROUP MANAGING
DIRECTOR
SHORELINE ENERGY, NIGERIA
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PEDRO CAMACHO
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CATALYZING THE PROMISE OF THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: TIME FOR CONCRETE ACTION
IN ORDER TO FULLY BENEFIT FROM THE POTENTIAL OF THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION, WE NEED
TO ADOPT A NEW HOLISTIC, LONG-TERM APPROACH TO DEVELOPMENT. FROM POVERTY AND CLIMATE
CHANGE, TO DRONES AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE; ALL CHALLENGES MUST BE ADDRESSED
SIMULTANEOUSLY AND INTERDEPENDENTLY.
AMROTE ABDELLA
REGIONAL DIRECTOR 4AFRIKA
MICROSOFT, KENYA
THOMAS CHALUMEAU
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER AND
EXCO MEMBER ORANGE MEA, GSMA UTILITIES CHAMPION
ORANGE, FRANCE
As the Regional Director of Microsoft’s 4AfrikaInitiative, Amrote Abdella spearheads Microsoft’sinvestments in Africa across 54 countries. She worksclosely with the internal teams in the Middle Eastand Africa – and globally – to enable and acceleratedigital transformation opportunities across thecontinent. Before becoming Regional Director,Amrote was 4Afrika’s Director for VC & Startups,where she worked closely with startups supportingthe innovation ecosystem in Africa.
As Orange Middle-East and Africa Chief Strategy &Development Officer and Executive committeeMember. Thomas leads Orange MEA globalleadership strategy in the Region in the face of newmarket conditions, emerging opportunities andevolving businesses. His scope of responsibilitiesinclude strategic planning, business development andpartnerships for Orange Middle-East and Africa 21countries in Telecom, Media, Digital Banking, new E-services and Venture Capital.
HITESH ANADKAT
CHAIRMAN OF FIRST
MERCHANT BANK, MALAWI
ALEXANDER THOMSON-PAYAN
PRESIDENT & FOUNDER
TGI GROUP, ANGOLA
Hitesh Anadkat founded in 1995 First MerchantBank (FMB), the first private bank to be licensed inMalawi. The bank is the third largest in Malawi andwas listed on the Malawi Stock Exchange in 2007.Since 2008, the bank embarked on a regionalexpansion in Southern Africa. In addition Hitesh hasproperty and private equity investments in Malawi,including Telekom Networks Malawi Ltd (TNM), thelargest mobile phone network operator in Malawi, ofwhich he is Vice-Chairman and significantshareholder.
Alexander founded TGI in 2007 following hissuccessful launch of Electrix Telecom the previousyear. Electrix is now one of the largest importers,distributors and retailers of mobile phone productsin Angola, and it expanded operations intoZimbabwe and Mozambique in late 2013. Alexanderhas since led TGI to launch three other multi-milliondollar businesses in the petroleum services, realestate and construction sectors.
Co-Founder of Insider and the Africa Expert Network(AXN). Aubrey Hruby is a Partner at Baylis EmergingMarkets fund, Co-Founder of the Africa Expert Network(AXN) and an advisor to investors and Fortune 500companies doing business in Africa. Aubrey leads CEO-level delegations to Africa and has worked in more than25 African markets.
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AUBREY HURBY
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VIII. PANEL 3
CONTRIBUTORS
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REBALANCING THE EURAFRICAN GEOGRAPHIES: THE ROLE OF THE INFLUENCE DIASPORA
CONSOLIDATING EDUCATION SYSTEMS, SHARING KNOWLEDGE AND INNOVATION, EUROPE AND AFRICA CAN CREATE NEW
WAYS OF LEARNING, AND INNOVATING, FOR YOUNGER GENERATIONS TO BE BETTER EQUIPPED WITH DRASTICALLY NEW
PACE OF CHANGE.
TONJÉ BAKANG
FOUNDER & CEO OF
AFROSTREAM
Tonjé Bakang is the Founder of Afrostream, the“Netflix for African, African-American and Caribbeancontent” a streaming site serving the European andAfrican markets. Tonjé worked in the entertainmentindustry for over 15 years, first in music business as acreator of videos, then as a producer of comedyshows and theater. Tonje is also partner atTheFamily, startup incubator in Europe (Paris,London and Berlin). he new Chief Brand Officerfor the Anzisha Prize
PAULINE MUJAWAMARIYA-KOELBL
MANAGING DIRECTOR, AFRICAN INNOVATION
FOUNDATION
MINNA SALAMI
FOUNDER OF THE FEMINIST
BLOG MSAFROPOLITAN
Pauline Mujawamariya Koelbl is responsible for theoverall management of African Innovation Foundation(AIF) and Program Director of the Innovation Prize forAfrica (IPA) and innovation ecosystems, catalyzingmarket-orientated solutions for African-leddevelopment across the continent, buildinginnovation ecosystems that will invigorate economicgrowth across Africa. Pauline has more than 15 years’international development experience with variousUN bodies and international organizations in Africa,Europe and USA.
Minna Salami is a Nigerian, Finnish and SwedishWriter, Blogger and speaker. She is the founder ofthe feminist blog, MsAfropolitan, which connectsfeminism with contemporary culture from an Africa-centered perspective. Referred to as « one of the keyfeminist voices of our times », Minna is listedalongside Angelina Jolie and Michelle Obama as onof « 12 women changing the world’s » by ELLEmagazine. She draws hundreds of thousands ofyearly readers through her platform.
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Sammy Berrahmoun is a French senior reporter forCNews/Canal+ based in Paris. Sammy began hiscareer working for a local station in New Mexico,USA before joining CNN’s Paris Bureau and France24. He has reported from several countries. Sammywas one of the first reporters on the ground whenthe Manchester and London attacks took place in2017. He has interviewed many economic andpolitical leaders as well as artists and entertainers forculture stories.
IX. PANEL 4
CONTRIBUTORS
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POLITICAL PERSPECTIVES ON THE FUTURE OF AF-EU RELATIONS
THE JOINT AFRICA-EU STRATEGY (JAES) HAS BEEN THE SPINE FOR AF-EU RELATIONS SINCE IT WAS ADOPTED AT THE
LISBON SUMMIT IN DECEMBER 2007. IF IT HAS PROVED TO BE AN ENABLING POLITICAL FRAMEWORK FOR ENHANCED
COOPERATION BETWEEN THE TWO CONTINENTS, ONE CAN WONDER WHAT IS NEXT FOR RELATIONS BETWEEN EU-AF? THIS SESSION COULD FOCUS ON THE BURNING ISSUES THAT BOTH CONTINENTS ARE FACING, TRYING TO IDENTIFY
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AND CONCRETE ACTIONS THAT COULD TURN THESE CHALLENGES INTO OPPORTUNITIES.
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ALEXANDRE DIAS MONTEIRO
MINISTER OF INDUSTRY, TRADE
AND ENERGY OF CAPE VERDE
HAMDI LOZA, DEPUTY FOREIGN
MINISTER FOR AFRICAN AFFAIRS OF
EGYPT
ALIOUNE SARR MINISTER OF
TRADE, CONSUMER ACTIVITY, THE
INFORMAL SECTOR AND SMES OF
SENEGAL
SABRI BACHTOBJI, SECRETARY OF
STATE OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF
TUNISIA
MODERATION BY AUGUSTO
SANTOS SILVA MINISTER OF
FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF PORTUGAL
MANUEL DOMINGOS AUGUSTO
MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF
ANGOLA
ROMUALD WADAGNI , MINISTER
OF ECONOMY AND FINANCES OF
BENIN
HENRY ROTICH, CABINET SECRETARY
FOR NATIONAL TREASURY AND
PLANNING OF KENYA
NOURREDINE AYADI, GENERAL-SECRETARY OF MINISTRY OF
FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF ALGERIA
PANEL I PANEL II
MODERATION BY AUGUSTO
SANTOS SILVA MINISTER OF
FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF PORTUGAL
X. INSTITUTIONAL PANEL
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CARLOS CARREIRAS
MAYOR OF CASCAIS
Carlos Carreiras is the Mayor of Cascais. He is the President of the General Council of National Associationof Portuguese Municipalities and of the Participative Autarchies Network. He is Vice-President of UCCLA –the Executive Commission of the Union of the Capital Cities of Portuguese Language during 2017/2019. Hereceived “First Class Medal for National Defense” from the Minister of the National Defense, the “FirstOrder Condecoration” by the Moldavian government and the “Merit on Official Class” by the Romaniangovernment. He received from AMI – Assistência Médica Internacional, the “Recognition Medal” for hissupport to the organization. Carlos Carreiras was commentator on TVI 24 and writes for Jornal “i”.
MARCELO REBELO DE SOUSA, PRESIDENT OF THE PORTUGUESE
REPUBLIC AND HONORARY PRESIDENT
OF PORTUGUESE DIASPORA COUNCIL
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa is the President of the Portuguese Republic and Honorary President of PortugueseDiaspora Council. He has chaired the scientific and pedagogical boards and the Institute of Legal and PoliticalSciences of the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon. He has been an ex officio member of severalbodies, such as the University Senate, and a member of the panel of judges for the University of LisbonAward. He has been a regular political commentator since the 1960s. He received the Commendation of theOrder of Saint James of the Sword from former President of the Republic Mário Soares and the Grand Crossof the Order of Henry the Navigator from former President of the Republic Jorge Sampaio.
XI. INSTITUTIONAL SPEAKERS
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SPECIAL VIDEO MESSAGE
ANTÓNIO GUTERRES
SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE
UNITED NATIONS
António Guterres is the ninth Secretary-General of the United Nations. Between June 2005 and December2015, he was the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Former Prime-Minister of Portugalbetween 1995-2002 and Secretary-General of the Socialist Party between 1992-2002. Received awardsfrom many countries: Portugal, Brazil, Spain, France, Japan, Tunisia, Italy, Chile, Cape Verde, Berlgium,Greece, Mexico, Uruguay, Poland.
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MARIÉME JAMME
FOUNDER OF IAMTHECODE
Mariéme Jamme is an Award Winning Technologist and social entrepreneur. Marieme’s latestventure includes the launch of “IAMTHECODE”, as the first movement aiming at mobilizinggovernments, businesses and investors to support girls and young women in STEAMD. Co-Founderof “Africa Gathering”, one of the leading platform in Europe that enable businesses, governments,investor and entrepreneurs to share ideas about Africa for positive change. In 2017, she won theInnovation Award at the Global Goals Award 2017 by UNICEF and the Bill and Melinda GatesFoundation as a GoalKeeper for her work in advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Clean water advocate and social entrepreneur from Liberia. She is the founder of FACE Africa, anorganization working to strengthen water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure andservices in rural communities across sub-Saharan Africa. She is World Economic Forum Young GlobalLeader and a 2016 TIME Magazine Next Generation Leader. Her work with FACE Africa has beenprofiled in the Boston Globe, and CNN Inside Africa.
SARAN KABA JONES
FOUNDER AND CEO OF FACE AFRICA
OPENING SPEECH: “CRAFTING COALITIONS FOR CHANGE”
CLOSING SPEECH: “BUILDING TRUST FOR STRONG PARTNERSHIPS”
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THORA ARNORSDOTTIR
NATIONAL MEDIA PERSONALITY AND
DOCUMENTARY FILM PRODUCER
Thora Arnorsdottir is a renowned national media personality and documentary film producer.Currently, is the managing editor of Kveikur, Iceland’s only investigative journalism TV- program, atthe Icelandic National Broadcasting Service, and also founder and owner of Hugveitan, adocumentary production company. She has won the “TV-Personality of the Year”- award in Icelandmultiple times and was a candidate in the presidential elections in 2012, challenging the incumbentof 16 years. She didn’t win, but was a strong runner up with a third of the votes
MASTER OF CEREMONY
XII. MASTER OF CEREMONY & KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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#COALITIONSFORCHANGE – JULY 9 2018 – MEDIA EXCLUSIVE EVENT
THIS PANEL WAS COMPOSED BY 4 AFRICAN WOMEN PART OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA. THE BLOGGERS AND
INFLUENCERS DISCUSSED THE EURO-AFRICAN WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AND THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF
THE SOCIAL MEDIA TO BUILD CHANGE.
RACHAEL SEALY
FOUNDER OF
@UKAFROLISTA
UKafrolista is a platform that celebrates the beautyof afro hair, fashion, lifestyle and promotes women’sempowerment. Rachael is known for her direct andhonest approach, highlighting issues that provokeconversation, thought and exploring avenues ofchange towards creating equality amongst all.
MARIAM BASHORUN
FOUNDER OF THE
@BLACKBRITISHBLOGGERS
JAY-ANN LOPEZ AND TRINA
CHARLES
FOUNDERS OF @CURLTURE
Black British Bloggers is a network for Black Britishbloggers, YouTubers and podcasters. It was foundedwith a simple aim – to get online creators networkingwith their peers and foster brand collaborations. Whatsets us apart from other blogger networks is our focuson the Black British experience. We are dedicated toelevating Black voices in the UK and supporting thegrowth of our creative community.
An online Black women empowerment platform.Initially was focused on natural hair care, now coverstopics such as black beauty, natural hair, supportingblack-owned businesses and artists, popular culturetopics. Curlture has also become synonymous withthe promotion and support of Black ownedbusinesses worldwide; working with over 60businesses since launching. Jay and Tri pridethemselves on being ‘Bloggers with substance.
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MAFALADA AVELAR
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With an international career, Mafalda de Avelarworked in the newsrooms of Folha de S.Paulo,Gazeta Mercantil and InvestNews, all these mediabased in Brazil, country where she was also acorrespondent for the Portuguese newspaper “OIndependente”. In Portugal, she worked at DiárioEconómico and SIC Notícias and columnist forExpresso.
XIII. BLOGGERS PANEL
CONTRIBUTORS
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COCKTAIL WELCOME DRINK - JULY 9 2018 – HOTEL PALÁCIO ESTORIL
AN EXCLUSIVE EVENT FOR SPEAKERS, VIP GUESTS AND PARTNERS WITH THE PRESENCE OF THE PORTUGUESE
MINISTER OF ECONOMY, MANUEL CALDEIRA CABRAL.
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XIV. SIDE & SOCIAL EVENTS
LUSA PROTOCOL - JULY 9 2018 – ESTORIL CONGRESS CENTER
THE PORTUGUESE DIASPORA COUNCIL AND LUSA PORTUGUESE NEWS AGENCY, SIGNED A PROTOCOL FOR MEDIA
INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIP .
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“Building Coalitions between a new Generation of African and European actors is one of the main ambitions of the firstedition of the EurAfrican Forum”. Filipe de Botton, President of the Portuguese Diaspora Council.
“We cannot sit down and think about building coalitions without thinking of people.” Mariéme Jamme, IAMTHECODE
“Fear is still alive among many African countries. And when fear exists, there cannot be trust”. Gameela Ismail, Politician,activist and TV presenter
“Europe needs to engage in Africa, bring Africa as an equal partner. What we are seeing today here – the EurAfrican Forum -is part of that. It’s the meet and greet, it’s the first meeting.” Sophia Bekele, FOUNDER & CEO OF CBS INTERNATIONAL AND
DOTCONNECTAFRICA GROUP
“We believe that the only way to build this trust is to get to know each other and to work in a win-win situation.” ZiadOueslati, Co-founder & Managing Director of AfricInvest
"In Africa, if you want to impact the economy you should take care of small businesses, particularly startups.” ChristianKamayou, CEO & Founder of MyAfricanStartUp
“We must be clever, rationale and remember that together we are much stronger.” Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President ofthe Portuguese Republic and Honorary President of the Portuguese Diaspora Council.
“Any investor can do it (business), I don’t think there is a natural reason why Europeans should do it more than others. Ithink that kind of historical advantage is gone.” Miguel Azevedo, Head of Investment Banking for Middle East, Africa andPortugal for Citigroup
“The best way to avoid a refugee crisis is certainly to invest and to create conditions in this continent, in Africa, and in thecountries, so that people can have their lives and their quality of live.” Manuel Mota, CEO Mota-Engil Africa
“What I think is important is all Marketing. We need to sell a product called the African continent to the world, mostspecially to Europe again, because it’s not about aid, it’s about partnerships, deploying capital for effective return.” KolaKarim, CEO & Group Managing Director Shoreline Energy
“The two competitive advantages of Africa: mining and agriculture.” Hitesh Anadkat, Chairman of First Merchant Bank
“Short term speed runs and long term marathons should be balanced.” Amrote Abdella, Regional Director 4AfrikaMicrosoft
“By 2035 Africa will have a workforce larger than China and India.” Alexander Thomson-Payan, President & Founder TGIGroup
“African diaspora can show the different sides of African reality.” Minna Salami, Founder of MSAfropolitan
“We need to celebrate African entrepreneurs and tell stories about these heroes.” Tonjé Bakang, Founder & CEO ofAfrostream
“The greatest asset of Africa is its youth”. Saran Kaba Jones, Founder of Face Africa
“In Portugal we are believers of open societies”. Durão Barroso, Chairman of the EurAfrican Forum
“With its very dynamic societies and demographics, Africa will increasingly become a great market, if the right policies are inplace.” Durão Barroso, Chairman of the EurAfrican Forum
“People aren’t educated about the History of the countries, they don’t understand why people are coming (aboutimmigration).” Trina Charles, Co-Founder of Curlture
“As women, and specially as black women, we have to ask for more (about the wage gap between men and women).”Mariam Bashorun, Founder of Black British Bloggers
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Mota-Engil Africa Eyes $1.8 Billion Building Projects in NigeriaPortuguese construction company Mota-Engil SGPS SA is looking at projects in Nigeria worth as much as 1.5 billion euros($1.8 billion) after signing a joint venture with a local company to enter Africa’s largest economy and the continent’sbiggest oil producer.“The projects in Nigeria that are currently on the table vary between 20 million euros to 1.5 billion euros,” Manuel AntonioMota, chief executive officer of Mota’s Africa unit, said in an interview on Tuesday on the sidelines of the EurAfrican forumin Estoril, near Lisbon. “This could make a big difference to our order book.” Read more >>
Marcelo sees Europe "going back to the 1930s" and calls for joint action with AfricaAt the first "EurAfrican Forum", an initiative held at the Estoril Congress Center and organized by the Portuguese DiasporaCouncil, of which he is honorary president, the Head of State also called the attention to the global situation, stating that a"long, long long-term struggle over who will be the economic center of the world 50 years from now, is taking place.“ Readmore >>
Former EC president declares Africa as future at 1st EurAfrican ForumThe former president of the European Commission (EC) Jose Manuel Durao Barroso declared Africa to be the future, as the1st EurAfrican Forum opened in Estoril, near Lisbon, on Tuesday."Africa will be the largest market in the world and the continent with the most demographic dynamism," Durao Barrososaid, in comments reported by the Lusa Portuguese News Agency. Read more >>
Angola: Le président Marcelo de Sousa souligne la présence du pays au forum Euro-AfriqueLe président de la République portugaise, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, a souligné mardi à Lisbonne la présence de l'Angola aupremier Forum Euro-Afrique (EurAfrican Forum).Dans le forum qui s'est tenu mardi la capitale portugaise dans le but de créer la confiance et de rapprocher les deuxcontinents, l'Angola est représenté par le ministre des Relations extérieures, Manuel Augusto. Read more >>
EurAfrican Forum kicks off in CascaisSome 20 European and African business, political and civil society leaders are taking part in the 1st EurAfrican Forum inCascais, 30 kilometres west of Lisbon, with the aim of building trust and bridges between the two continents. Read more >>
The EurAfrican Forum begins today in Cascais to bring Africa and Europe closerThe event organized by the Portuguese Diaspora Council aims to contribute to a "prosperous and sustainable" future inAfrica and Europe, exploiting synergies and promoting business opportunities with mutual benefits, valuation especiallythe new generations, according to Portugal's Foreign Minister Augusto Santos Silva will soften an institutional panel on thepolitical perspectives for future relations between Europe and Africa, with representatives from Angola, Cape Verde,Algeria, Senegal and Tunisia, among other countries. Read more >>
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Mariéme Jamme wants to teach coding one million womenThe social entrepreneur, with senegalese background, founder of the organization I Am the Code, opens the EurAfricanForum in Cascais, and will show how technological education can contribute for a better future. Read more >>
Saran Kaba Jones: Access to water is also a gender issueBesides being a sanitarian problem, the access to clean water is also a gender issue, advocates Saran Kaba Jones,remembering that African women spend annually 40 million hours on this task. Read more >>
Durão Barroso: “Europe should have the doors open, but not wide open”“We have to avoid demagogy”, said Durão Barroso, aside from the 1st EurArfrican Forum, in Cascais. The former prime-minister defended that the “uncontrollable movement of immigrants” is generating “very concerning” xenofobicmovements in many countries. Read more >>
Africa must cease looking at Europe as the “eternal guilty” – Angola ministerThe minister of the External Relations of Angola, Manuel Domingos Augusto, stated today that Africa must cease looking atEurope as the “eternal guilty of its problems” and that both continents should evolve to mutual beneficial coalitions. Readmore >>
The Portuguese Diaspora Council and Lusa signed a partnership protocolThe Portuguese Diaspora Council and Lusa signed today a partnership protocol to “encourage a biggest contact betweenthe portuguese” living abroad. Read more >>
Oil and gas are the future of Africa, but excessive dependency is a problemPresident of the nigerian energy group Shoreline envisage oil and gas as the future of Africa, but he warned about theexcessive dependency, arguing that countries like Angola or Nigeria should search for economic diversification. Read more>>
Opportunities for a joint action between Portugal and the African countries in discussionFilipe de Botton shares with Jornal Económico that this “is not only a forum of intentions, but also of concrete action”,revealing that it is going to be signed during the event a partnership between a portuguese and a nigerian company. Readmore >>
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MOTA-ENGIL AND SHORELINE GROUP ENTER INTO A JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT FOR NIGERIA
The company will be held 51% by Mota-Engil Africa and 49% by Shoreline
Lisbon, 10 July 2018 – Mota-Engil Africa and Shoreline entered into joint-venture agreement today for the Nigerian market.The agreement was signed by Manuel Mota, CEO of Mota-Engil Africa and Kola Karim, founder and CEO of Shoreline Group.
The joint-venture vehicle, through which the Mota-Engil group will enter this market will be called Mota-Engil NigeriaLimited and will be held 51% by Mota-Engil Africa and 49% by Shoreline, a group with significant presence in the Nigerianmarket. HRH, The Emir of Kanowill be the President of the Company. Mota-Engil Nigeria will focus on constructioncontracts, aiming to achieve a leading position in the sector, focussing on the main tenders for construction andinfrastructure coming to market in the coming years.
The shareholders of Mota-Engil Nigeria also see opportunity for diversification of investments and a strengthening anddevelopment of existing relations with key partners and clients, looking to fully exploit their respective strengths in this andother business sectors such as waste treatment and management, leveraging their combined knowledge and experience tomaximise the potential of the company.
The agreement was entered into during the EurAfrican conference, which took place in the Estoril Congress Centre, hostedby the Presidency of the Portuguese Republic before distinguished guests which included business and political leadersfrom the European and African continents. The former president of the European Commission, José Manuel Durão Barroso,chaired the conference.
For Manuel Mota, “entering into this joint venture agreement is the culmination of several months of discussion betweenthe companies and the beginning of what promises to be a fruitful relationship in a market which is key to the developmentof the African continent, such is the importance of the Nigerian economy, one of the countries with the greatest potentialfor growth in a market with around 190 million inhabitants and one of the most youthful populations in the world.”
For Kola Karim, “we are delighted to partner with Mota-Engil and to begin work on opportunities within Nigeria. Mota-Engilis a world class contractor and operator in the infrastructure, construction and allied industries. We are excited to bring thiscapacity into the Nigerian market. Our ambition is to deliver world class projects in construction and civil engineeringacross the nation. Additionally we will look to identify and participate in turnkey concession opportunities in support ofvarious public private initiatives.”
Mota-Engil and Shoreline
Mota-Engil is a multinational with a history dating back more than 70 years and a presence in 28 countries. With a leadingmarket positon in Portugal and one of the 30 largest European Engineering and Construction companies, Mota-Engil has avast curriculum in civil construction sector, the management of waste as well as transport and energy concessions. In Africathe group is active in 14 countries with a backlog of around €2.5B Euro, having achieved a turnover in 2017 of €860M.
Shoreline Group is an African conglomerate based in Nigeria, with diversified and significant investments in the oil & gas,energy, engineering and construction, telecommunications and trading sectors, taking its positon as one of the leadingeconomic groups in Nigeria and with investments in other African countries such as Angola, Uganda, Kenya, Ghana andLiberia, as well as in Europe (France, Germany and the UK) and in Asia. Its founder and CEO, Kola Karim, appeared in Forbesmagazine in 2014 as one of the 10 most influential people in Africa.
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XIX. VIDEO GALLERY
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PROMO VIDEO
OPENING VIDEO
PANEL 3CATALYZING THE PROMISE OF THE
FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: TIME FOR CONCRETE ACTION
PANEL 1 TIME FOR TRUST
PANEL 2HOW WILL INFRASTRUCTURE AND
RESOURCE SHARING CREATE A “MULTIPLIER EFFECT”?
PANEL 4REBALANCING THE EURAFRICAN
GEOGRAPHIES: THE ROLE OF THE INFLUENCE
DIASPORA
FILIPE DE BOTTON
PORTUGUESE DIASPORA
COUNCIL
MIGUEL PINTO LUZ
VICE-MAYOR OF CASCAIS
MARIÉME JAMME
FOUNDER OF
I AM THE CODE
MARCELO REBELO DE SOUSA
PRESIDENT OF THE
PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC
JOSÉ MANUEL
DURÃO BARROSO
CHAIRMAN OF THE 1ST EDITION
OF THE EURAFRICAN FORUM
ANTÓNIO GUTERRES
UN SECRETARY GENERAL
SARAN KABA JONES
FOUNDER & CEO FACE AFRICA
CLOSING VIDEO
FINAL VIDEO (LONG)
FINAL VIDEO (SHORT)
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Need Part of the Ministry of Economy, Turismo de Portugal is the National Tourism Authority,responsible for the promotion, valorisation and sustainability of the tourist activity, it adds in asingle entity all the institutional competences related to the dynamization of tourism, from supplyto demand. With a privileged relationship with other public entities and economic agents inPortugal and abroad, Turismo de Portugal is committed to strengthening tourism as one of themain engines of growth of the Portuguese economy. http://www.turismodeportugal.pt/
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Located west of the Tagus estuary, between Sintra and the Atlantic Ocean, the territory occupied by
the municipality of Cascais is bordered to the north by Sintra, to the south and west by the ocean
and to the east by the municipality of Oeiras. The Municipal Council of Cascais is the autonomous
organ of this county and its mission is to define and execute policies in order to defend the interests
and satisfy the needs of the local population. In this sense, it is incumbent on it to promote the
development of the municipality in all areas of life, such as health, education, social action and
housing, environment and basic sanitation, land use and urban planning, transport and
communications, public supply, sport and culture, consumer protection and civil protection.
https://www.cascais.pt/
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Mota-Engil Group has a business record of 70 years, marked by a culture of entrepreneurship andinnovation in a constant search for new horizons. As a leader in Portugal with a consolidatedposition in the ranks of the 30 largest European construction groups, Mota-Engil is making its markin 28 countries, in three distinct geographical areas – Europe, Africa and Latin America, withholdings in over 200 companies. Mota-Engil assumes a position in the market according to thevalues and cultural identity of the organization, grounded in a unique and integrated strategicvision for the Mota-Engil of the future: a more international, innovative and competitive Group onthe global scale.http://en.mota-engil.pt/
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XVIII. SILVER PARTNERS
EDP is a global energy company, operating in 14countries and 4 continents, in the generation,distribution and marketing of electricity and gas. EDP has12,000 employees, across Portugal, Spain, France, Italy,Poland, Romania, Brazil, the U.S.A., Angola, Belgium, theUnited Kingdom, Canada, Mexico and China. With over11 million clients, EDP is at the forefront of innovationand renewable energies. EDP produces today the energyof tomorrow. https://www.edp.com/en/
Omatapalo Angola was created with a DNA of constructionindustry companies with over 70 years of experience inPortugal, having started its activity in August 2003, in the cityof Lubango, providing the technical knowledge and capabilityto embrace Angola’s needs of reconstruction and structuraldevelopment.The fast growth of Omatapalo also demandedthe creation of supplementing companies. Omatapalo isnowadays a diversified group in several economic sectors witha nationwide consolidation strategy in the Southern Africaregion and Europe. http://www.omatapalo.com/
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Established in 1956 as a Portuguese foundation for the whole ofhumanity, the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation’s original purposefocused on fostering knowledge and raising the quality of life ofpersons throughout the fields of the arts, charity, science andeducation. Bequeathed by the last will and testament of CalousteSarkis Gulbenkian, the Foundation is of perpetual duration andundertakes its activities structured around its headquarters inLisbon and its delegations in Paris and London. Calouste SarkisGulbenkian (1869-1955) was a businessman, art collector andphilanthropist of Armenian origin, born in the Ottoman Empire.https://gulbenkian.pt/en/
Caetano Auto is a Salvador Caetano Group company that sells
new Toyota and Lexus vehicles, used cars and accessories. It also
provides after-sales service and associated financing, insurance
and guarantee services. http://www.caetanoauto.pt/en/
MDS Africa is part of MDS Group - a trusted advisor of thousands of
companies and private customers, who entrust with the
management of their insurance and risks, with active presence in
eight countries – Portugal, Brazil, Spain, Angola, Mozambique,
United Kingdom, Switzerland and Malta. MDS Africa operates in
Angola and Mozambique partnering a leading African player in a
joint venture. With a major presence and a wide-ranging
experience in the Portuguese-speaking African market, MDS Africa
advises and supports their clients with expertise and international
network of partners. https://www.mdsinsure.com/en/
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Lusa is the largest Portuguese-language news agency in the world.
Lusa, as the only Portuguese news agency of national scope, collects and
distributes news to a wide range of users - national and international media,
companies, private and public institutions. www.lusa.pt
A family-owned French company, JCDecaux has been innovating since 1964, to
become the number one outdoor advertising company worldwide that does
business in more than 80 countries. Developed by Jean-Claude Decaux in 1964
with the advertising bus shelter, JCDecaux have since applied the business
model to all current activities. http://www.jcdecaux.com/
France Médias Monde, the group in charge of French internationalbroadcasting, comprises the news channels France 24 (in French, English, Arabicand Spanish), the international radio station RFI and the Arabic-language radiostation Monte Carlo Doualiya. France Médias Monde digital platforms attract 35million visitors a month. http://www.rfi.fr/ | http://www.france24.com/fr/ |https://www.mc-doualiya.com/
DTV Algérie (Decision TV) is a private Algerian-based general-interest television
channel based in Oran, launched in 2015. Collects and gives news to
newspapers, magazines, television news programs, and radio stations.
http://dtvalgerie.info
The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, recognised
internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy. It is part of Nikkei Inc.,
which provides a broad range of information, news and services for the global
business community. It is fundamental to the integrity and success of the
Financial Times (FT) to uphold the highest possible standards of ethical and
professional journalism, and that FT are seen to do so. https://www.ft.com/
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XXVII. CONTACTS
PORTUGUESE DIASPORA COUNCIL
ESTRADA DA MALVEIRA, Nº800, 2750-834 CASCAIS, PORTUGAL
+351 21 485 8689+351 915 000 944
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