Connecting people, advancing development
We foster international cooperation by bringing together governments, businesses, and leaders to drive investment, innovation, and sustainable development
About us
The Brazil Africa Institute (IBRAF) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening cooperation between Brazil, Africa, and partners around the world.
Through high-level dialogue, technical cooperation, knowledge production, and capacity-building initiatives, we bring together governments, the private sector, academia, international organizations, and civil society to address shared development challenges and create opportunities for inclusive growth.
Guided by the principles of South-South and Triangular Cooperation, we work to empower the Global South by fostering meaningful partnerships and delivering long-lasting impact where it is needed most.
What we do
Follow initiatives, partnerships, and projects that strengthen cooperation between Brazil and Africa.
Capacity Building & Knowledge Exchange
We design and implement technical training programs and knowledge exchange initiatives that equip participants with the skills and practical experience needed to drive innovation, transform local contexts, and advance sustainable development across the Global South.
Strategic Events & Global Dialogue
We convene high-level forums, conferences, and strategic dialogues that create opportunities for networking, institutional collaboration, business engagement, and the development of joint initiatives among stakeholders in Brazil, Africa, and beyond.
Research & Publications
We produce research, policy papers, books, and other publications that inform global debates and address pressing contemporary challenges. Our work is developed both independently and in partnership with leading institutions, fostering knowledge exchange and evidence-based solutions with global relevance.
News
Prof. João Bosco Monte, President of the Brazil Africa Institute and Adviser to the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA), participated as a speaker at the Hili UAE-Africa Dialogue: Advancing Shared Futures, held on June 25–26, 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Co-organized by the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) and the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies […]
10 de July de 2026
Professor João Bosco Monte, President of the Brazil Africa Institute, was received by Angola’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tete António, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Luanda for a meeting aimed at strengthening cooperation between Brazil and Angola. During the meeting, the Angolan Foreign Minister was invited to serve as an honorary speaker at the Brazil Africa […]
22 de June de 2026
See also
Brazil Africa Institute attends the 2026 IsDB Group Annual Meetings
19 de June de 2026
Brazil Africa Institute expresses solidarity with the United Arab Emirates
05 de March de 2026
IBRAF advances strategic partnership with South Sudan through high-level meetings in Juba
15 de December de 2025
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