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1. The Annual Scottish African International Business Conference & Exhibition 2013 Report

Synopsis:

In the 50 years since the Organisation of African Unity was founded, we have seen the development of a growing number of links between Scotland and Africa. In March of this year, the First Minister welcomed Her Excellency, Dr Joyce Banda, President of the Republic of Malawi to Scotland to take part in the celebrations of the bicentenary of the birth of David Livingstone, the great Scottish explorer, medic, missionary and anti-slavery campaigner who was so important in establishing Scotland's relationship with Africa.

President Banda's visit saw the announcement of additional Scottish Government investment in Malawi, complementing our initiatives in other parts of Africa including Zambia, Tanzania and Rwanda. Next year will provide a great opportunity to further strengthen Scotland's links with Africa when we welcome the world - including representatives from 17 Commonwealth countries from across the African continent - for our second Year of Homecoming and the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Over the past 50 years, African diaspora communities here in Scotland have become an integral part of Scottish society, making a great contribution to our nation and enhancing the vibrancy of our communities. I would like to thank Africa Forum Scotland for hosting this event and helping to forge the links between Scotland and Africa which I am certain will continue to grow in the years ahead.

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2. Reports Of The Commonwealth Conference On Energy, Equity & Development Glasgow, 22nd July 2014

Synopsis:

This conference on Energy, Equity and Development held on 22nd July 2014 was organized jointly by the African Forum Scotland (AFS) and the University of Aberdeen. The conference was timed to coincide with the Commonwealth Games and thereby to benefit from Commonwealth Government Representation from Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as to link with the European launch of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Energy For All (SE4All) Initiative. The conference provided an opportunity to learn about SE4All, to examine case studies of good practice in Commonwealth countries, identify any challenges encountered and how best to overcome them.

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3. The African Forum Scotland Magazine September 2012

Synopsis:

The African Forum magazine is a quarterly magazine of the African Forum Scotland. The magazine will provide insight and profile all activities relevant to the development Africa and its people all over the world. It will tell the African story from an African perspective and will provide a veritable vehicle for the African Forum Scotland to promote and develop its objectives of developing Africans and the wider communities and inform on the diverse African culture.

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