ABOUT US
WE ARE IBRAF
Together for development
The Brazil Africa Institute (IBRAF) is a non-profit organization that promotes international cooperation and engagement between Brazil and the African continent, advocating for the social and economic development of countries, aligning government agendas with private sector interests, and strengthening multilateral relations through South-South and Triangular Cooperation.
With proven expertise as a facilitator of best practices, IBRAF designs and supports initiatives that foster trade and investment, technical and scientific cooperation, professional training, and the advancement of academic research, all contributing to sustainable development.
Our strategy
We promote an open debate between government agents, private sector representatives, entrepreneurs, academics and third sector entities on issues of interest to Brazil and Africa. Our projects are made to stimulate international cooperation. We are able to leverage diverse initiatives to provide solutions to our partners and other stakeholders.
Our mission is facilitating the rapprochement between Brazil and the African continent, focusing our actions on promoting economic and social development, combating poverty, valuing ethics, peace, citizenship, respect for human rights, democracy and other universal values.
Our vision is to be identified as the leading institution seeking for the materialization of opportunities between Brazil and Africa to leverage sustainable development.
STAFF
IBRAF President chairs the executive departments and is responsible for overall management. We operate day-to-day under the leadership of the Presidency, with Offices covering: partnerships and development management, strategy management, project management, data and research management, communications management.
ADVISORY BOARD
Our Advisory Board members bring a unique and diverse set of backgrounds and expertise in business development, executive leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship, marketing and communications, regional policy and strategic partnerships.
José Ramos-Horta
Former President of East Timor and Nobel Peace Prize winner
Celso Amorim
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Defense of Brazil
João Clemente Baena Soares
Chair of the Inter-American Juridical Committee of the Organization of American States (OAS)
Frannie Léautier
CEO and Executive Director Asset Management of Trade and Development Bank (TDB)
Kapil Kapoor
President and Chief Executive Officer of Developex
John A. Kufuor
Former president of Ghana and Chairman of the John A. Kufour Foundation
Christopher Till
Director and curator of the Apartheid Museum
Marcos Brandalise
President of BrazAfric Enterprises
Francisco Mantero
President of the Strategic Council for Cooperation and Development of the Portuguese Business Confederation (CIP) and Chairman of the Africa Network of BusinessEurope, Brussels
Jennifer Blanke
Non-Executive Director at African Risk Capacity Insurance Company Ltd
