Bringing together global thought leaders, policymakers, and scholars from more than 50 countries, this year’s conference theme is Rethinking African Mobility: Past Lessons, Present Realities, Future Possibilities. Hosted by the Centre for Migration Studies - UG at the University of Ghana, in partnership with Metropolis and the African Union, the conference theme invites participants to move beyond conventional, Western-centric frameworks and contribute to conversations about the future of African migration governance. Through discussions, roundtables, and parallel sessions, the conference will address some of today’s most pressing migration issues, including forced displacement and humanitarian crises, externalized border controls, labour mobility and regional integration, migration and development, migration and health, and diaspora engagement. The event will take place in person at the University of Ghana on 18-20 November, 2026. The cost to attend varies depending on OECD membership status and role at the conference, starting with $25 CAD tickets for Africa-based students. More information is available here.

Diasporas – people who have moved away from their home countries but still retain links – are increasingly recognised as important actors in development. However, little attention has been paid to how they support health systems. The ReBUILD for Resilience Consoritum identified that diasporas are often a key resilience support for health systems in fragile and shock-prone settings, and we set out to examine how this is enacted. The special issue, "Diaspora and health systems resilience in fragile settings" contains 7 papers drawing on the multi-country study across Sudan, Sierra Leone, Myanmar, Lebanon, Nepal and broader fragile settings globally. This 90-minute webinar offers a platform to share findings from five country case studies, conducted alongside a global study component, and unpack the implications for global, regional and national actors, including diaspora networks. With increased global risks and fragility and decreases in global stabilizing mechanisms, the need is more urgent than ever to help realize the full potential of the diaspora to support health system resilience. The webinar will take place Wednesday the 18th of November, 2026 12:00-13:30 UTC

What does 'partnership' really mean in a changing world? The Potsdam Africa Dialogues 2026 will put this question at the center of the conversation! ‘Partnership’ is one of the most frequently used terms in German policy towards Africa and is becoming even more indispensable in times of global upheaval. With the new South-North Commission on Development (ENSK) and the reform process of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) partnership is also taking centre stage in the debate on how Germany intends to help shape international cooperation in a changing world. The Potsdam Africa Dialogues 2026 discuss these timely topics: What does partnership mean in a changing world order? How are the German political reforms understood by partners? And what do German actors in politics and the economic sector need to change so that cooperation with African partners is based on shared interests, reliability and mutual benefit?Over the past fifteen years, the Potsdam Africa Dialogues have become a trusted forum for exchange on regional cooperation and sustainable development. The conference brings together stakeholders from politics, business, academia, and civil society to discuss pressing challenges and innovative solutions. Everyone interested is warmly invited to attend the event. Against the backdrop of the ongoing reform of German development policy and a rapidly changing international landscape, the event will bring together perspectives from African governments, institutions, businesses, civil society and German policymakers.Join us at the Potsdam Africa Dialogues 2026 for an open exchange on these questions with distinguished panelists!

The humanitarian world is facing its biggest funding challenge ever. Millions of people in need are losing lifesaving support, while international aid itself is experiencing its deepest crisis yet. After years of reform efforts, the aid sector still relies on an uncoordinated and rapidly shrinking patchwork of bilateral grants, philanthropic donations, and increasingly politicised engagements. On 25 and 26 November 2026, we aim to discuss what it would take to fix the money, and in doing so, profoundly reform international aid: - What role can new funding models play?- Can pooled funds, mutual aid or the private sector be game changers?- How can financing enable rather than hinder local leadership?- What is the future role of international NGOs in an increasingly competitive environment? And how can aid organisations navigate donor pressure to advance national interests while remaining focused on solidarity and responding to the greatest needs? At CHA26, we will discuss these challenges, explore much-needed visionary reforms and examine what really works. Join us in Berlin & Online! Warande Advisory Centre is our collaboration partner for the conference this year.The CHA Conference will take place at Publix in Berlin Neukölln.An in-person ticket allows you to participate in all panels and workshops as well as the evening get-together. Online participation of selected sessions is free of charge.Information about the programme and speakers, as well as details on accomodation and travel will be published continuously on the conference website.  

The Sphere Handbook is based in the belief that affected communities have the right to dignity and assistance, and that all steps should be taken to alleviate human suffering. By providing technical guidance in the four sectors of WASH, food security and nutrition, shelter and settlement, and health, Sphere establishes standard guidelines for humanitarian response in order to ensure quality, efficacy and accountability. This training offers an introduction to the Sphere Handbook with the foundational principles of humanitarian aid-- the Humanitarian Charter, the Core Humanitarian Standards and the Protection Principles. The course will equip students with: A comprehensive foundation of the Sphere Handbook technical standards and their practical application in humanitarian situations. A solid understanding of the Humanitarian Charter as the cornerstone of the Sphere Handbook. Knowledge about the Core Humanitarian Standards and the Protection Principles. This training is best suited for people beginning their careers in humanitarian aid, or humanitarian professionals with little to no knowledge of Sphere. This course will take place in Bochum, Germany, and the language of instruction is German. The cost to participate is 450,00 € which includes catering. Members of ADH organizations can apply for fee reimbursement.