Microfinance Lunch Break on Cooperatives and Sustainable Transition in Africa
We are pleased to announce the upcoming Microfinance Lunch Break organized by Cera and BRS, focusing on the pivotal role of cooperatives in accelerating sustainable transitions across Africa.
Event Details:
- Date & Time: Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 12:00 PM (CET)
- Location: KBC Auditorium, Havenlaan 2, 1080 Brussels, Belgium
- Participation: In-person attendance or online via livestream
- Language: English
Keynote Speaker:
Professor Patrick Develtere, a distinguished expert in international cooperation from the University of Leuven, Belgium will be the keynote speaker of the event. Professor Develtere has dedicated his career to civil society and cooperative movements globally. Notably, alongside Fredrick Wanyama of Maseno University in Kenya, he conducted the first Africa-wide research project on cooperatives, culminating in the 2008 publication, ‘Cooperating Out Of Poverty – The Renaissance of the African Cooperative Movement.’ Currently, they are finalizing an extensive investigation into the contemporary African cooperative landscape.
Program Overview:
- 11:30 AM: Doors Open
- 12:00 PM: Welcome and Introduction by Frederik Vandepitte, Managing Director of Cera and Chairman of BRS
- 12:10 PM: Keynote Presentation: “The urgent need to accelerate sustainable transition in Africa: are cooperatives fit for purpose?” by Professor Patrick Develtere, introduced by Joseph Njuguna, Director of Policy at the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA)
- 12:40 PM: Q&A Session
- 1:00 PM: Lunch Buffet
Registration:
Participation is free of charge. Please confirm your attendance by March 24, 2025. Note that a no-show without prior notification may incur a €50 fee to cover incurred costs.
For more information and to register, please visit the Cera event page.
