Policy

Co-led by Witwatersrand University (WITS), Johannesburg and Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), the Policy Work Package (WP) is committed to producing concise, actionable, and evidence-based policy briefs that provide the European Commission, African institutions and policymakers, with up to date practical insights and strategies for navigating the complexities of the polycrisis.

The Policy WP aims to unpack the current challenges of the polycrisis, better understand its relevance to research and policy and essentially, attempt to bridge the distance between European and African policy-making. By recognizing the pivotal role of regional and continental actors in confronting the challenges posed by polycrisis, the Policy WP  amplifies the voices and experience of regional actors, -not only in institutions but also between individual experts as well. 

In close consultation with the PolyCIVIS Network and external partners, this knowledge will then be shared with Euro-African policymakers, the European Commission and selected regional institutions in Africa.


 

Mission

The mission is to facilitate partnerships and encourage the exchange of knowledge, experience and perspectives on the polycrisis among the European and African PolyCIVIS’ members. This collaborative policy-making approach will provide access to effective and tanginable tools, ideas and resources that can actually be incorporated in European and African policymaking.

Vision

We envision a future where the insights and findings from diverse disciplines (e.g. International Relations, Law, Epidemiology, Economics, Climate Sciences, History, Network Science, etc.) are seamlessly integrated into policy-making processes, leading to more informed, effective, and sustainable solutions for tackling the polycrisis.

Values

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration: The power of collaboration across diverse fields and disciplines generates comprehensive and innovative solutions to complex policy challenges.
  • Inclusivity and diversity: Policy WP values diverse perspectives and contributions from scholars, practitioners, and policymakers from various backgrounds and disciplines, recognizing that inclusive dialogue fosters more robust and equitable policy outcomes.
  • Impact and Resilience: Policy WP strives to empower policymakers with the knowledge and tools necessary for forward-thinking responses to the evolving challenges of the polycrisis.

News & Opportunities

Are you interested in getting involved in our work? Please see here our calls for contribution!