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Africa Futures Center

 

About the center

The centre works on developing a cross-continental relationship with Africa through innovative partnerships, knowledge exchange and inclusive leadership.

Temas

  • Economic advancement
  • Leadership skills
  • Social inclusion
  • Sustainability
  • Talent development

Cândida Santos

Center director

“Designed, developed, and implemented Human Resources strategies, policies, and processes at a national and international level for an industrial company in the metallurgical sector. At Porto Business School, served as Director of Open Executive Education and Head of Career Services. Currently, coordinates and teaches various programs in the behavioral area, covering topics such as leadership, performance management, team management, collaboration, and people management.”

Cândida Santos

  • Vision

  • Mission

    To promote a platform for dialogue, research and action, focusing on key areas such as economic developmentsocial inclusion, environmental sustainability and good governance.

  • Scope

    To bring together companies, executives, civil society and governments with the aim of co-creating solutions to the continent’s biggest challenges, catalysing innovation, sustainable development and entrepreneurship in a dynamic cooperation between Africa and Europe.

Growth, exchange, future

The center aims to create a tangible positive impact on people, companies and communities, visible in economic growth and sustainable development.

Contacts

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