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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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January 2025, Irish Aid Director General Michael Gaffey and three of his team met the AEPI board in the Irish Aid offices in Dublin. During an open and frank discussion development of democracy in Africa was looked at from various angles. Director General Michael Gaffey talked about the Irish priorities and commitments to Africa and
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In January 2025, the AEPI board met with Barry Andrews, chair of the Development Committee of the European Parliament. Discussion was had about the situation of development aid globally and specifically European relations with Africa. All present expressed their concern for trends to cut development aid, reiterating the importance AEPI’s mission of working with our partners
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During it’s AGM on 26th January the AEPI board unanimously appointed Brendan Howlin as the new President of AEPI and Els van Hoof as Vice-President. Former President John Corrie felt it was timely to step down from his role as President, but remain a member of the AEPI board. Brendan Howlin brings over 40 years of political
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AEPI is proud to announce that our Management Board member Bodil Valero has been elected the G100 Global President for 2025. Bodil Valero is the first to be elected to this annually rotating role, succeeding Founding Global President Harbeen Arora Rai. The G100 is a group of global women leaders with the vision to create
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As our mission in Tanzania draws to a close, the AEPI delegation has engaged in several significant visits to European embassies in Dar es Salaam. These visits have been pivotal in fostering international support and collaboration for enhancing women’s leadership within the East African Community (EAC) region. Key Discussions on Women’s Leadership Throughout these visits,
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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
