Crisis and EU foreign policy / Policy Brief
Spain in Africa: The Reluctant Newcomer
12/01/2010 By Stefan Meyer
Spain is a newcomer to Africa. Since 2004, remarkable efforts have been undertaken to put Sub-Saharan Africa on the map of Spanish foreign policy. To have influence within Europe on relations with sub-Saharan Africa, it must focus on fewer issues and improve coherence between government departments.
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Horn of Africa North Africa Southern Africa Spain Spanish foreign policy Sub-Saharan Africa West AfricaBio author: Stefan Meyer
Stefan Meyer is a Political Scientist (FU Berlin) and holds a Masters degree from the IDS in Brighton, UK. He worked as a consultant on aid instruments and in conflict impact assessment for a number of NGOs and for the German Development Cooperation (GTZ and KfW).
