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ENG: The AEPI mission concluded with a two-day workshop for the Provincial Assembly’s technical and administrative staff, marking the last day of the Belgian delegation’s visit. Led by AEPI Vice President Hon. Els Van Hoof, the sessions focused on Parliament’s role in democracy, ethics and neutrality, interdepartmental collaboration, and setting up a strategic steering committee. […]

ENG: From 14 – 23 June 2025, Belgian MP and AEPI board member Els Van Hoof, together with fellow MPs Anne Pirson and Georges Dallemagne, and supported by two AEPI/Enabel officers, will lead the first peer-to-peer capacity-building mission with the Kasaï-Oriental Provincial Assembly in Mbujimayi, DRC.Jointly funded by Enabel and AEPI, the visit will combine

To end the AEPI delegations fruitful visit to Tanzania and Kenya, a promising meeting was held in the Irish Embassy with Ambassador Caitríona Ingoldsby, Development Specialist Officer Éireann O’Sullivan and team. Discussion centred around the current state of development aid and whether AEPI might play a role in local initiatives of the embassy. The Ambassador

St. Patrick’s day is celebrated the world over and upholding this tradition Irish Ambassador Caitríona Ingoldsby hosted a St. Patrick’s day event in the Ambassador’s residence in Nairobi. There were civil society organisations, Kenyan partners and friends as well as representatives from other embassies. There was, naturally, live Irish music as well as a choir

In March AEPI President Brendan Howlin and an AEPI delegation were received at the EALA Parliament in Arusha, Tanzania. Speaker Joseph Ntakirutimama welcomed them in his office and the Chamber . A meeting was help during which the Clerk and Principle Clerk Assistant gave an update on current developments with the East African Parliamentary Institute

During a whistle stop visit to Dar es Salaam President Brendan Howlin and Director Operations Marion Verweij met with Ambassador Nicola Brennan (second left) and Deputy Ambassador Mags Gaynor (first left). The Ambassador stressed how much she appreciates the work of AEPI and her hope that it will go from strength to strength in the

The dialogue with the East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA) Women’s Caucus is progressing well, marked by productive meetings and collaborative sessions. The AEPI team is honored to be working closely with the Executive Committee of the Women’s Caucus, extending our discussions through a constructive lunch break. Shared Ideas and Vision These meetings have been instrumental

On Monday, 24th June, the African – European Parliamentarians Initiative (AEPI) was warmly welcomed at the Parliament of the East Africa Legislative Assembly (EALA). This significant meeting marks a new chapter in our collaborative efforts to strengthen parliamentary capacities and promote democratic governance across the region. A Warm Reception Speaker Joseph Ntakirutimana, Deputy Clerk John