Conference Report 1st Conference 2026: Regional and Transregional Dimensions in Law and Policymaking

A Successful First Step for Africa–Europe Academic Cooperation

The CIDRA Conference, held on 15–16 April 2026 at the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, marked an important milestone for the initiative and for academic cooperation between Africa and Europe. Bringing together scholars, researchers, students, policymakers, diplomatic representatives, and practitioners, the conference created a vibrant space for exchange, reflection, and future collaboration.

Conference Focus

Participants explored some of the most urgent issues shaping today’s world, including regional integration, governance, migration, sustainable development, digital transformation, energy security, and the future of multilateralism.

Key Outcomes

The conference confirmed the importance of stronger partnerships between African and European institutions and highlighted the value of joint research in addressing shared global challenges.

Among the main outcomes were:

• Strengthening the CIDRA network as a long-term platform for cooperation
• Promoting interdisciplinary and comparative research
• Encouraging joint publications and policy briefs
• Expanding academic exchange and teaching collaboration
• Supporting dialogue between universities and policymakers
• Building momentum for future CIDRA conferences and initiatives

A Strong Academic Network

The participation of thirteen partner universities from Africa and Europe demonstrated the growing strength of the CIDRA consortium and its commitment to producing meaningful academic and policy impact through collaboration.

Looking Forward

The success of the conference in Dar es Salaam laid a strong foundation for the future of CIDRA. With the next conference to be hosted by Addis Ababa University, the initiative continues to grow as a bridge for dialogue, research, and shared progress between the two continents.

Additional Material

Visitors will find attached the official conference communiqué, as well as selected photographs from the event, offering further insight into the discussions, participants, and key moments of the conference.

COMMUNIQUÉ MAIDEN CIDRA ACADEMIC CONFERENCE 16 APRIL 2026

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Thank You

CIDRA expresses its sincere appreciation to the University of Dar es Salaam, all speakers, participants, organizers, and partners whose contributions made the conference a remarkable success.