Speakers
In the workshops and debates at the Africaday the speakers play a leading role. They add new knowledge, deliver new ideas and angles and bring the subject to life. The expertise, political color and origin of the speakers is as varied as possible.
Politicians
It is important that the discussions of individual topics at the Africaday provide a full reflection on the current state of the debate. In order to achieve this, speakers from a widest possible range of political backgrounds are present.
African speakers
Obviously, those that know Africa best are Africans themselves. As much as possible we try to involve African speakers to give their opinion and share their experience in debates and workshops.
Scientists
Some of the subjects demand thorough examination with the help of scientists. The scientists at the Afrikadag come from various universities and scientific institutes.
Speakers of NGOs
When it comes to development cooperation, the NGOs are the ones that know most about the practices in Africa. They are experienced fieldworkers, know which problems and developments play a role and are willing to inform you about this. In the workshop programme speakers of more then 40 NGOs take part to talk and discuss with you about their daily practices.
Speakers of the government
They will use their expertise to talk about the role of the Netherlands in international cooperation.
Business speakers
The corporate world plays an important role in Africa as well as in international cooperation. The EVS wants to offer a platform for trade and industrial companies to provide insight in their work.
Journalists
By living and working in Africa journalists can speak as professionals, through experience, about a multitude of subjects.
