Much has been made of the recent rise of East Asian economic ties with and investment in Africa.\u00a0 However, the extent to which East Asian countries are viewed as models from which other developing countries may wish to borrow has received comparatively less attention.\u00a0 Yet there are signs that many countries, particularly in Africa, see countries such as China, South Korea, Malaysia and Singapore as important sources of lessons.\u00a0 Last year, the G20 drafted the \u201cSeoul Development Consensus\u201d, while others have frequently spoken of a \u201cBeijing Consensus\u201d or a \u201cSingapore Model\u201d.\u00a0 To what extent do these ideas really represent a change in the way development is done in Africa?\u00a0 How should the EU respond to this debate?<\/p>\n
This half-day seminar, organised by the University of Kent\u2019s Brussels School of International Studies, seeks to provoke a lively discussion around these key questions.\u00a0 It will bring together representatives from East Asian and African governments, European donors and civil society.\u00a0 It thereby seeks to provide a bridge between academic and policy discussions in this emerging area of research.<\/p>\n
Outline Programme<\/strong> 14:10 \u2013 14:30\u00a0<\/strong> Keynote speech: Dr. Obadiah Mailafia (Chief of Cabinet, ACP Group of States)<\/p>\n 14:30 \u2013 16:15<\/strong>\u00a0 Panel Session and Audience Discussion<\/p>\n Chair:<\/strong><\/p>\n Speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n 16:15 \u2013 16.20<\/strong> Closing and acknowledgements by Elsje Fourie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\n14:00 \u2013 14:10\u00a0<\/strong> Welcome by Prof Roger Vickerman (Dean, University of Kent’s Brussels campus)<\/p>\n\n
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