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
π 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 π https://t.co/EmO3gWC3OB
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π§ Health sovereignty, Team Europe, and the #GlobalFund - how do they align? Coming up 25 September: Join @ECDPM event on the Global Fundβs role in Africaβs health sovereignty & its links to #GlobalGateway + #TeamEurope. π 09:00β10:30 CEST π 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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#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. π
17 Dec β²οΈ11:00 CET π https://t.co/KTcAIhUkJE
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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 π https://t.co/uF0W4KGGjX
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One billion dollars of funding secured for @WHOβs essential work for #globalhealth. Todayβs 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 todayβs signature
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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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#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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π 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 π https://t.co/D7YpE1Dof9
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π 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. π
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π Historic UN Tax Convention Milestone! 110 votes in favor, 8 against & 44 abstentions. A win for African leadership, showcasing expertise & diplomacy. Key points: π― Human rights, π₯ sovereignty, π± sustainability, π Early protocols. Next: Presentation to UNGA in September!
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π 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 π
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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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@LoganWort @philoapiko @ECDPM Anca Maria Szigeti sharing EU's approach to fighting #IFFs in Africa. #FutureAfricaEU
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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! β¬ #CGDtalks
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Look forward to discussing @ecdpm work next Thurs on #AfCFTA & #industrialisation ambitions, the regional political economy factors that affect that & what it means going forward! Registration: https://t.co/XKgebgsIDv
@philoapiko @Francismangeni @AfCFTA @CGDev @PoorvaKarkare
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This four-part seminar series has covered a range of pillars for a Common African Market, such as the role of the digital economy in the AfCFTA, trade facilitation and supply chains in Africaβs...
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π₯ 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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βοΈ ECDPM publications this week! βοΈ 1) Why does human development matter to the EUβs strategic priorities? π£ https://t.co/g8FyWtYuJS 2) Fostering investment and inclusivity in the African Continental Free Trade Area π https://t.co/vvBJ5J6quK 1/2
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Join me on this X space as we delve into AI and emerging tech for civil society.
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How to make 2024 the EUβs 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 π https://t.co/LBk0jrVuJ7
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ππ§πΏββοΈ Excellent news on #medicines4all! Access to generic medicines outside the EU could become easier thanks to todayβs vote in @EP_Trade Special thanks to @haimedicines @ellenthoen @DimitriEynikel @MSF @msf_access @kvanbrempt & @CeOlivet for precious support & cooperation!
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