Philomena Apiko Profile
Philomena Apiko

@philoapiko

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Interest in trade and sustainable development, international law, justice and human rights as well as Africa-EU relations. Work @ecdpm. Views are my own

Joined July 2016
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@ECDPM
ECDPM πŸ”Ž 🌍
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πŸ“ AI could revolutionise healthcare in Africa, particularly in diagnosing prevalent diseases like tuberculosis, malaria, and cancer. But significant barriers are holding back this transformation. Read the full analysis πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/EmO3gWC3OB
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@ONEinEU
ONEinEU
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🧭 Health sovereignty, Team Europe, and the #GlobalFund - how do they align? Coming up 25 September: Join @ECDPM event on the Global Fund’s role in Africa’s health sovereignty & its links to #GlobalGateway + #TeamEurope. πŸ•˜ 09:00–10:30 CEST πŸ”— Register:
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Brussels & virtual, 25 September 2025 (breakfast at 8h30 - roundtable 9:00-10:30 am CEST) - ECDPM office, Avenue des Arts 44, Brussels ECDPM in collaboration with Aidsfonds, ONE and Global Health...
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@MandelaUCT
The Nelson Mandela School
11 months
#Invite | The School and @ECDPM are co-organising an event to continue engagement on AfCFTA-REC relations by presenting some of the key findings of the ECDPM study 'How AfCFTA-regional relations can support continental trade. πŸ“…17 Dec ⏲️11:00 CET πŸ”— https://t.co/KTcAIhUkJE
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πŸ“… October 31, 14:00 @ Online Dialogue on Europe-Africa relations and the reform of multilateralism for peace In the wake of the UN Summit of the Future, what's next for European, African and international policymakers? Register here πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/uF0W4KGGjX
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@WorldHealthSmt
World Health Summit
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One billion dollars of funding secured for @WHO’s essential work for #globalhealth. Today’s contributions will help save more than 40 million lives in the next four years. An incredible show of support by the member states, organizations and foundations at today’s signature
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@philoapiko
Philomena Apiko
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Just concluded: WHO Investment Round (2025-2028). Sustainable health financing remains key to achieving SDG 3 and ensuring universal health access. Total of 1 billion USD pledged. #WHS2024 @WHO @gatesfoundation @ECDPM
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@philoapiko
Philomena Apiko
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#WHS2024 Panel on sustainable regional access, innovation & production 4 medicines & technologies. Regional production is key to ensure not only self sufficiency but also equity, health security and build competitiveness @AfricaCDC @EU_Commission @pahowho
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@ECDPM
ECDPM πŸ”Ž 🌍
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πŸ“ New paper #AfCFTA #Women #Africa Examining the role of Simplified Trade Regimes in the current intra-African trade landscape, and some of the lessons for the AfCFTA in promoting more inclusive trade for women and youth Read in full πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/D7YpE1Dof9
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πŸ“– Stepping up action on simplified trade regimes for a more inclusive AfCFTA and common African market by Philomena Apiko and @BruceByiers On promoting inclusive trade for women and youth in regional schemes, and some lessons for the AfCFTA. πŸ‘‰
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@Lustarnde
Luckystar Miyandazi
1 year
🌍 Historic UN Tax Convention Milestone! 110 votes in favor, 8 against & 44 abstentions. A win for African leadership, showcasing expertise & diplomacy. Key points: 🎯 Human rights, πŸ”₯ sovereignty, 🌱 sustainability, πŸ“œ Early protocols. Next: Presentation to UNGA in September!
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ECDPM πŸ”Ž 🌍
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πŸ“– New book chapter | Stepping up action on simplified trade regimes for a more inclusive AfCFTA and common Africa market On the role of STRs in promoting inclusive trade among women and youth and lessons for the AfCFTA. Free πŸ‘‰
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@RG_Humphries
Richard Humphries܁
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A major new book on the AfCFTA: Consolidating the African Continental Free Trade Area: Portrait of a Common Market. Edited by Francis Mangeni and Seth Gor, 22 chapters: https://t.co/r1u0dgCxlR
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This book examines the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and its potential evolution into a Common African Market. It explores the AfCFTA's role in continental integration, its foundatio...
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@AfricaEuropeFdn
Africa-Europe Foundation
1 year
@LoganWort @philoapiko @ECDPM Anca Maria Szigeti sharing EU's approach to fighting #IFFs in Africa. #FutureAfricaEU
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@CGDev
Center for Global Development
1 year
πŸ“… This Thurs! Join @CGDev, @AfCFTA, & @UNDP for discussions on how a Common #African Market can address the #SDGs, labor market outcomes, and more. Ft: @philoapiko, @BruceByiers, @mwarsie, @gyude_moore, & Francis Mangeni. RSVP! ⬇ #CGDtalks https://t.co/biWSHxtJuJ
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@ECDPM
ECDPM πŸ”Ž 🌍
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πŸ₯ Universal health coverage is a fundamental human right under the Sustainable Development Goals, but its implementation is faltering. 4.5 billion people lack essential health services and 2 billion face financial hardships due to out-of-pocket health spending. How can
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@ECDPM
ECDPM πŸ”Ž 🌍
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✍️ ECDPM publications this week! ✍️ 1) Why does human development matter to the EU’s strategic priorities? πŸ“£ https://t.co/g8FyWtYuJS 2) Fostering investment and inclusivity in the African Continental Free Trade Area πŸ“ https://t.co/vvBJ5J6quK 1/2
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@onabright
Bright Onapito
2 years
Join me on this X space as we delve into AI and emerging tech for civil society.
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@ECDPM
ECDPM πŸ”Ž 🌍
2 years
How to make 2024 the EU’s year on #GlobalHealth? In a new commentary, our @PaulineVeron1 & @KSergejeff argue that 2024 holds many opportunities for the EU to play a key role in global health πŸ‘‰ https://t.co/LBk0jrVuJ7
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@HelmutScholzMEP
Helmut Scholz
2 years
πŸŽ‰πŸ§‘πŸΏβ€βš•οΈ Excellent news on #medicines4all! Access to generic medicines outside the EU could become easier thanks to today’s vote in @EP_Trade Special thanks to @haimedicines @ellenthoen @DimitriEynikel @MSF @msf_access @kvanbrempt & @CeOlivet for precious support & cooperation!
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