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SUMMARY:5th India-Africa Strategic Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Event Report [+]\n\nConcept Note\n\nThe India and Africa partnership has come a long way from the days of common struggle against colonialism to an evolving and multifaceted 21st century partnership under the framework of South-South Cooperation. The establishment of the India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) platform in 2008 marked a significant milestone as it provided a platform for India to engage constructively\, and deliberate on issues of mutual interests with African nations. Changes in the global profiles of India and African countries have given a new sense of direction and purpose to the interaction between both parties. One of the primary indicators of this shift was PM Modi’s enunciation of the ‘Ten Guiding Principles for India-Africa Engagement’\, commonly known as the Kampala Principles\, during his address at the Ugandan Parliament in 2018. These 10 principles form the bedrock of India’s approach towards development partnership with African countries. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic\, India stood in solidarity with Africa. India’s blend of developmental packages\, technology transfer and skill and infrastructure development programmes directed towards African countries is in accordance with Africa’s needs and has been widely appreciated by African governments and people. \nThe inclusion of the African Union as a permanent member of the G20 during the Indian presidency of G20 Summit in 2023 is a testament to the importance India attaches to developing a strong partnership with the African continent. It also marked a milestone for the continent in terms of becoming an integral part of global discourse and the fostering of new and stronger partnerships with the world as well as with India in particular. Indeed a rising India and a resilient Africa are coming closer to seize new opportunities to deepen and expand a mutually beneficial relationship. \nWith a view to suggesting ways to enhance this partnership\,  the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses is organising the Fifth India-Africa Strategic Dialogue (IASD) on the theme\, “India and Africa: Partnership for the Next Decade” on 25-27 March\, 2025 in New Delhi.  The objective of the India Africa Strategic Dialogue is to build on existing partnerships between African countries and India\, and to explore new areas of convergence for mutual engagement. \nThe upcoming dialogue will focus on the following themes: \nSession 1: Framework for Cooperation \nSession 2: Partnership for Deepening Trade and Investment Ties \nSession 3: Partnership in Multilateral Forums and Global Governance Reforms \nSession 4: Defence Cooperation and Maritime Security \nSession 5: Partnership in Critical Minerals and Energy Security \nSession I:  Framework for Cooperation\nIndia and Africa share a long history of interactions in political\, economic and cultural realm. India has partnered with Africa in the anti-colonial and anti-apartheid struggles in the last century.  In the past decade\, India entered into a structured relationship and has emerged as an important development partner for African countries. More recently in 2018\, during an address to the Ugandan parliament Prime Minister Narendra Modi enunciated his vision of India- Africa partnership through the “Ten guiding principles for India- Africa engagement”. This session will focus on understanding the current framework of India- Africa partnership and will deliberate on the following issues: \n\nWhat are main priorities that shape India’s partnership with African countries?\nWhat are priorities and challenges that impact on African countries’ partnership with India?\n\nSession II: Partnership for Deepening Trade and Investment Ties\nIndia’s strategy to enhance its trade and investment relations with African countries largely entails an integrated approach\, comprising\, inter alia\, integrating the continent to the Global Value Chain (GVC)\, strengthening Africa’s infrastructure and connectivity\, and facilitating trade finance in Africa. Trade between India and Africa has grown from $ 68.5 billion in 2011-12 to $ 83.34 billion in 2023-24\, making India Africa’s third-largest trading partner. India’s cumulative investments in Africa amount to $ 75 billion. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is operational\, and can provide an opportunity for Indian investors to tap into a unified African market and assist in value addition of African products which would integrate the continent into GVC and give the continent an added advantage. \n\nWhat are the opportunities for increasing two-way trade and investment ties between India and Africa?\nWhat are the challenges faced by Indian businesses operating in African countries?\nWhat are the opportunities for India in Africa’s economic integration in the context of the AfCFTA?\n\nSession III: Partnership in Multilateral Forums and Global Governance Reforms\nIndia and Africa’s partnership strives to achieve greater autonomy and ensure that the agenda of the global South is prioritised. India has always been a vocal proponent of supporting greater African representation in global multilateral organisations. Democratic reforms in institutions of global governance are quintessential. That is why India and Africa have voiced their support for expanding both permanent and non-permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council. \n\nHow can India support African Union’s Common African Position in global institutions?\nWhat role do African countries have in India’s advocacy for Reformed Multilateralism?\nHow can India and African Union work within the G20 as active contributors towards global financial and economic policy-making?\n\nSession IV: Defence Cooperation and Maritime Security\nIn recent years African countries have made greater efforts towards evolving a common vision for dealing with the continent’s maritime challenges for sustainable development. These include illegal fishing\, drug smuggling\, arms trafficking\, piracy\, natural disasters\, sustainable utilisation of ocean resources and blue economy. India and Africa share the waters of the Indo- Pacific region. Cooperation may be enhanced in securing the sea lanes\, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA). This session will explore the following issues: \n\nWhat are the maritime security challenges faced by India and African countries?\nWhat is the scope of enhancing maritime cooperation with African countries?\n\nSession V: Partnership in Critical Minerals and Energy Security\nGlobally\, the transition to clean energy sources has intensified the need for critical minerals such as cobalt\, copper\, graphite\, lithium and nickel. These minerals play a central role in manufacturing clean technology equipment\, such as solar panels\, wind turbines\, electric vehicles and batteries. They are also vital for manufacturing defence and electric equipment. India remains largely dependent on import for energy transition minerals and their compounds. It is crucial for African nations to leverage the global demand for minerals to pursue their own developmental agenda. In order to create resilient supply chains and reduce dependence on dominant global players\, it is crucial to identify synergies between India’s Critical Mineral Mission and the African Green Mineral Strategy. \n\nWhat are the prospects for India and African countries cooperating in the field of strategic minerals?\nHow can India enhance its renewable energy footprint while supporting Africa’s energy transition and provide clean\, affordable and accessible energy?\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\nDay 1: Tuesday\, 25 March 2025\n09:30-10:00:      Registration  \n10:00-11:00:      Inaugural Session \nOpening Remarks by Amb Sujan R Chinoy\, Director General\, MP-IDSA\, New Delhi\, India \nSpecial Remarks by H E Amb Anil Sooklal\, High Commissioner of Republic of South Africa to India \nKeynote Address by Shri Dammu Ravi\, Secretary (ER)\, Ministry of External Affairs\, Government of India\, New Delhi \n11:00-1115: Tea \n11:15-12:45:Session – I: Framework for Cooperation\nChair: Amb Sujan R Chinoy\, Director General\, MP-IDSA\, New Delhi\, India \nSpeakers:          \nProf David Monyae\, Associate Professor of Political Science and IR\, Co-Director University of Johannesburg Confucius Institute and Centre for Africa China Studies\, South Africa on Africa – India Relations in Changing Geopolitics \nDr Sharkdam Wapmuk\, Associate Professor and Head\, Dept of Defence and Security Studies\, Nigerian Defence Academy\, Nigeria on Nigeria and India as Strategic Partners in Africa: A Springboard for Deepening Indo- Africa Relations \nDr Folashadé Soulé\, Senior Research Associate\, Blavatnik School of Government\, University of Oxford\, UK on India-Africa relations: Towards a strategic alignment of interests? \nMs Ruchita Beri\, Senior Fellow\, Vivekananda International Foundation\, New Delhi\, India on India- Africa Partnership: Priorities and Prospects  \n12:45-14:00: Lunch \n14:00-15:30:     Session – II: Partnership for Deepening Trade and Investment Ties\nChair: Amb Gurjit Singh\, Former Indian Ambassador to Germany\, Indonesia\, \nEthiopia\, ASEAN and the African Union\, Hon. Professor\, IIT Indore\, New Delhi\, India \nSpeakers:        \nProf Stephen Onyeiwu\, Professor of Economics and former Chair of Dept\, \nAllegheny College\, US on Strengthening India-Africa Strategic Trade and Investment Partnerships in Frontier Industries \nMr Kwame Owino\, Chief Executive Officer\, Institute of Economic Affairs\, Kenya on India and Africa: Exploring the Path Towards a Free Trade Area \nProf Hebatallah Adam\, Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs\, Jindal School of International Affairs\, India on Enhancing India-Africa Trade and Investment: Leveraging AfCFTA and DFTP Programs for Mutual Growth and Economic Integration \n15:30-15:45:  Tea \n15:45-17:15: Session – III: Partnership in Multilateral Forum and Global Governance Reforms\nChair: Prof Ajay Dubey\, Professor\, School of International Studies\, JNU\, India \nSpeakers: \nAmb Ruchira Kamboj\, Former Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations in New York and former Indian High Commissioner to South Africa\, on India’s advocacy for the inclusion of the African Union in the G20 \nMr Aly Verjee\, Senior Associate\, Amani Africa and Researcher at University of Gothenburg\, Sweden on Approaching Multilateral Forums and Global Governance Reforms during the Decline of Multilateralism and Global Governance \nDr Kwaku Danso\, Dean\, Faculty of Academic Affairs\, Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center\, Ghana on From Objects to Subjects of Global Governance: Partnering to Center Africa and India in a Changing World Order \n\n\nDay 2: Wednesday\, 26 March 2025\n09:30-11:00:     Session – IV: Defence Cooperation and Maritime Security\nChair: VAdm Shekhar Sinha (Retd)\, Chairman\, Board of Trustees\, India Foundation\, New Delhi \nSpeakers:        \nMr Raj Mohabeer\, Officer in Charge\, Indian Ocean Commission\, Mauritius on Scope for enhancing India-Africa cooperation to address maritime security challenges in the Western Indian Ocean \nCapt Sarabjeet S. Parmar (Retd)\, Distinguished Fellow\, Council for Defence and Strategic Research\, New Delhi\, India on India and Africa: Enhancing Defence Cooperation and Maritime Security \nDr Nicodemus M Minde\, Researcher\, Institute for Security Studies\, Nairobi\, Kenya on India-Africa Defence Cooperation and Maritime Security: The Case of Kenya \n11:00-11:15: Tea \n11:15-12:45: Session – V: Partnership in Critical Minerals and Energy Security\nChair: Dr Shailly Kedia\, Senior Fellow and Associate Director\, The Energy and Resources Institute\, New Delhi\, India \nSpeakers:          \nDr Annika Bose Styczynski\, Associate Professor and Associate Dean\, Research & International Collaboration\, Jindal School of Government and Public Policy\, O.P. Jindal Global University\, Haryana\, India on Getting Real About Low-Carbon Energy Technologies: Partnerships in Critical Minerals for Energy Security \nDr Sanjay Kumar Pradhan\, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of International Relations\, Pandit Deendayal Energy University\, Gujarat\, India on India\, Africa and Energy Transition: Partnership for Critical Minerals \nDr Sandipani Dash\, Assistant Professor\, Department of African Studies\, University of Delhi on Bharat-Africa Partnership: Progress and Possibility in Sub-Soil Resource Sector \nVote of Thanks: Dr Abhishek Mishra\, Associate Fellow\, MP-IDSA \n13:00: Lunch \n\nDownload Booklet [PDF]
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