DUE TO AN UNEXPECTED REASON, THE PROGRAM IS POSTPONED FOR THE TIME BEING. THANKS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.

Recently, there is a growing visibility of the rising power in international development cooperation that has led to claims that they represent a challenge to the development paradigm. New emerging powers’ statements and explanations mostly emphasize the distinctiveness of the horizontality, solidarity, mutual learning and potential for “win–win” partnerships of their development cooperation. This suggests the emergence of a new paradigm, with major implications for traditional aid donors. Yet beyond the political rhetoric, it is far from clear whether such a new paradigm is indeed emerging, and if so what it comprises for Africa and beyond.

Since 2002, a new Turkish foreign policy is in place and increasing development and humanitarian aid is part of Turkey’s new foreign policy and international image. The more actively Turkey engages in regional and global affairs, the more often Turkey’s involvement can be seen in providing development aid. Similarly, South Africa as one of the key countries of Africa has pursued a policy that aims to help to the continent in various ways.

In order to evaluate the future of development aid policies as a concept and paradigm in the 21st century especially in Africa, SETA organizes a panel with the participation of Turkish International Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA) President Dr. Serdar Çam and H.E. Vika Mazwi Khumalo, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa.

Note: The event will be held in English.