Abu Dhabi International book fair set to return next month with dynamic hybrid programme Pubblicato: 05 Maggio 2021
The 30th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) is set to return next month with a combination of both physical and online events. Hailed as a catalyst for cultural development in the Arab world and advancing the Arab publishing industry internationally,
the fair will take place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 23-29 May, with a dynamic hybrid programme and with speaker participation from around the world.
Under the newly established, ambitious Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) at the Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi, and with the continued support of Frankfurter Buchmesse, the newly re-invigorated ADIBF is a gateway to publishing in the Middle East, connecting the Arab and international publishing communities via global conversation. With the support of the Abu Dhabi authorities, and with strict C
Statement on the handling of the Benin Bronzes in German museums and institutions LISTEN
APR 30, 2021
On Thursday, 29 April 2021, at the invitation of the Minister of State for Culture and the Media, Monika Grütters, a digital meeting took place on the further handling of the Benin Bronzes in German museums and institutions. The aim is to arrive at a coordinated position in Germany and to reach a common understanding with the Nigerian side. The participants in the talks were the directors of the German museums belonging to the Benin Dialogue Group, which hold the largest collections in Germany from the historical Kingdom of Benin (Nigeria), the responsible Cultural Affairs Ministers of the Länder, the City of Cologne, which runs the Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum, and the Federal Foreign Office.
China-Germany Relations at the Crossroads
China tries to keep Germany a bright spot in its European relations, as an end to Angela Merkel’s lengthy tenure looms.
April 29, 2021
German Chancellor Angela Merkel attends virtual talks with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (not seen) as part of the Sixth German-Chinese Government Consultations, in Berlin, Germany April 28, 2021.
Credit: Michele Tantussi/Pool via AP
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and German Chancellor Angela Merkel joined up via video link on April 28 to co-host the sixth round of China-Germany intergovernmental consultations. The two leaders listened to work reports on China-Germany from 25 different departments, “including foreign affairs, economy and trade, judiciary, finance, industry, transportation, education, science and technology, health, agriculture, environmental protection, and social security,” according to a read-out from the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Heike Thiele, Director for Civilian Crisis Prevention and Stabilisation, Federal Foreign Office (TBC)
Denis Tull, Africa and Middle East Fellow, SWP
Chaired by
Theodore Murphy, Africa Programme Director, ECFR
In the past several years, Germany has repeatedly expressed its strong commitment to stabilisation in the Sahel, and pushed for approaches encouraging political reform and improvements in governance and in internal security provision in the region. However, ongoing insecurity and international critiques of European approaches in the region show the need for continued rebalancing in international approaches. This panel will examine Germany’s approaches to stabilisation in the Sahel and how new approaches and policies could help improve the region’s tumultuous conflicts and political uncertainty.
Providing more effective assistance: Innovations in humanitarian aid
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Innovations to tackle financial shortfalls
Whether owing to crises and conflicts, natural disasters or the impacts of climate change, the need for humanitarian assistance is increasing around the world. Many donor countries, including Germany, are making significant contributions, and yet the gap between the people in need and the funds available is widening. It is becoming increasingly important to make this aid more innovative and effective in order for the people affected to be able to receive the assistance they need also in the future.
Whether solar energy for a refugee camp in Djibouti or specialised situation maps for crisis regions, humanitarian organisations are coming up with creative ideas in their bid to achieve this objective. Germany is supporting them in this endeavour.