Published December 17, 2021 / Foundation
In 2022, the Brazzaville Foundation will continue to design, promote and support African initiatives
Despite the operational difficulties generated by the pandemic, for the second year, the Brazzaville Foundation has been very active during the year 2021. In the summary below, we offer you a panorama of the actions carried out in the service of peace, environment and health with our African partners, whom we thank for their trust.
In the coming year, the Brazzaville Foundation will continue to design, promote and support initiatives and programmes in these three areas.
Overview of actions in 2021
PEACE
Jean-Yves Ollivier organizes a meeting to facilitate intra-Libyan dialogue
June 20, Brazzaville, Republic of Congo
At Jean-Yves Ollivier's instigation, Sheikh Farhat Jaabiri, spiritual leader of the Ibadites, met Denis Sassou N'Guesso, President of the Republic of Congo and Chairman of the African Union's High-Level Committee on Libya, to assure the Congolese President of the Ibadite community's support for the African Union's action on Libya. To find out more
Jean-Yves Ollivier in Russia to discuss the challenges facing the African continent
April 7, Moscow, Russia
Mikhail Bogdanov, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and Special Presidential Representative for the Middle East and African countries, and Jean-Yves Ollivier discussed the need to overcome crises and conflict situations on the continent in line with the principle of "African problems - African solutions". To find out more
Death of the South African leader: Jean-Yves Ollivier pays tribute to Frederik de Klerk
November 13th
In the wake of Frederik de Klerk's death, Jean-Yves Ollivier shared the story of his meeting with the former South African president in 1988, who played a key role in bringing about the end of apartheid. To find out more
ENVIRONMENT
Towards COP 26: The Brazzaville Foundation organises a high-level roundtable on the Congo Basin Blue Fund
June 29, by videoconference
Under the aegis of the Congo Basin Climate Commission (CBCC), the Brazzaville Foundation organised the online high-level roundtable "From COP 22 to COP 26: The Congo Basin Blue Fund, an African and global challenge" in preparation for COP 26. Watch the replay
COP 26: An advocacy and marketing communication strategy to promote the Congo Basin Blue Fund
July 25, Brazzaville, Republic of Congo
Teams from the Republic of Congo's Ministry of the Environment, Sustainable Development and the Congo Basin, CBCC and the Brazzaville Foundation met to draw up a strategy and operational plan for COP 26. To find out more
COP 26: Brazzaville Foundation provides technical support to the Congo Basin Blue Fund in Glasgow
November 1-12, Glasgow, Scotland
Design of the Blue Fund pavilion, production of marketing materials and on-site technical support: Brazzaville Foundation was present at COP 26 in Glasgow to support the member countries of CBCC, who had come to plead the urgent need to preserve the Congo Basin. To find out more
HRH Prince Michael of Kent sends message of support to Congo Basin leaders
November 1, London, United Kingdom
The royal patron of the Brazzaville Foundation recorded a message in French and English to encourage the leaders and partners of the Congo Basin Climate Commission, meeting at COP 26 in Glasgow, to step up their efforts to preserve the Congo Basin. Find out more
From COP 22 to COP 26: The Congo Basin Blue Fund is definitely launched
November 3, Glasgow, Scotland
In Hall 5 of COP 26 in Glasgow, the Blue Fund pavilion welcomed Mr Denis Sassou NGuesso, President of the Republic of Congo and Chairman of the Congo Basin Climate Commission (CBCC), and Mr Félix Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Chairman of the African Union, in the presence of Jean-Yves Ollivier, Blue Fund Goodwill Ambassador. To find out more
PUBLIC HEALTH
The Lomé Initiative celebrates its first anniversary
January 22, Lomé, Togo
Richard Amalvy was received in audience by H.E. Faure Gnassingbé, President of the Togolese Republic, and political coordinator of the Lomé Initiative, to present the results and prospects of the initiative. To find out more
The Gambia joins Lomé Initiative
April 21, Banjul, The Gambia
H.E. Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of the Gambia, received Jean-Yves Ollivier in audience to confirm his country's commitment to the fight against falsified and substandard medicines within the framework of the Lomé Initiative. The Gambia thus becomes the seventh signatory of the Lomé Initiative. To find out more
The Brazzaville Foundation hosts high-level roundtable on substandard and falsified pharmaceuticals
25 May, via videoconference
On the occasion of the 74th World Health Assembly and Africa Day, the Brazzaville Foundation has organised the online high-level panel discussion "COVID-19 and the Growing Risks of Substandard and Falsified Pharmaceuticals in Africa: A Public Health and Safety Issue". Watch the replay
Richard Amalvy, Prof. Moustafa Mijiyawa, Greg Perry and Michel Sidibé publish an op-ed on the growing risk of fake medical products in Africa
May 28, London, UK
Richard Amalvy, Chief Executive of the Brazzaville Foundation, Prof. Moustafa Mijiyawa, Minister of Health and Public Hygiene of the Republic of Togo, Greg Perry, Chief Executive IFPMA Deputy, and Michel Sidibé, Special Envoy for the African Union Medicines Agency, release op-ed "We must curb the growing risk of fake medical products" Read more
The Brazzaville Foundation becomes observer to the Committee of the Parties to the MEDICRIME Convention
26 May, Strasbourg, France
The Committee of the Parties to the Council of Europe's MEDICRIME Convention, a key player in the fight against trafficking counterfeit medicines at international level, has granted observer status to Brazzaville Foundation. This convention is part of the legal arsenal that the signatory countries of the Lomé Initiative have pledged to ratify. To find out more
FOUNDATION
Niger: The President of the Republic elevates Jean-Yves Ollivier to the rank of Officer of the National Order of Niger
January 27, Niamey, Niger
H.E. Mahamadou Issoufou, President of the Republic of Niger has honored Jean-Yves Ollivier by elevating him to the rank of Officer of the National Order of Niger. To find out more
Senegal: Jean-Yves Ollivier appointed Officer of the National Order of the Lion
17 November, Paris, France
H.E.M. El Hadji Magatte Seye, Ambassador of Senegal to France, presented Jean-Yves Ollivier with the insignia of the Ordre National du Lion. Learn more
The Brazzaville Foundation publishes its five-year report
1 April, London, United Kingdom
On the occasion of its 5th anniversary, the Brazzaville Foundation released its five-year report, "In Partnership with Africa," tracing the history of its commitment to peace, environment and health. Read more
Nicholas Chance steps down from the Foundation's Board of Trustees
31 October, London, United Kingdom
We thank Nicholas Chance for these valuable years of expertise and advice. He had contributed greatly to the creation of the Brazzaville Foundation in London in 2014 and 2015 in the wake of HRH Prince Michael of Kent, Royal Patron, of whom he was then Private Secretary. Read more
United Nations : the Brazzaville Foundation joins the Board of Directors of the NGO conference
December 1, New York, United States
At the end of the 27th General Assembly of the Conference of NGOs (CoNGO) in consultative relationship with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC) in New York, the Brazzaville Foundation has joined the Board of Directors as Treasurer. For three years, it will be the guarantor of the application of the principles of independence, transparency and integrity for the NGO community in working relationship with the United Nations system. Read more
Brazzaville Foundation is looking forward to 2021, and to the new year with optimism and determination, thanks to the trust placed in us by our partners.
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