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EU and Brazil in Africa: a Solidarity Triangular Cooperation? The case of biofuel production in Mozambique
WCusson, Gabrielle
2015The EU and the Emerging Powers 2015 : Cooperation and Competition in Knowledge and Technology
 

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Keywords :
European Union; Brazil; Africa; South South cooperation; Mozambique; biofuels
Abstract :
[en] Although triangular cooperation (TrC) between the European Union (EU) and Brazil in Africa is still in its early stages, recent joint action plans (2008; 2011) establish certain principles such as solidarity and local empowerment. In addition, they identify climate change, sustainable development and renewable energy as one of TrC priority areas. The recent strategic partnership between EU and Brazil for the biofuel production in Mozambique already raises many questions. The project aims to increase efficiency of bioethanol, biodiesel and bioelectricity production by intensifying agricultural production in lands of Mozambique. Currently, a feasibility study for project implementation is underway. However, many critics have been raised regarding the lack of transparency and the top down process of the project. The critics also raise awareness for the issues of environmental land degradation, food insecurity and land grabbing. Thus, there seems to be a gap between the rhetoric of the EU and Brazil about TrC principles and the reality that is emerging in Africa. Therefore, it is relevant to ask ourselves whether the TrC reflects principles of solidarity and development or respond to the interests of the « donnors »? This article will attempt to analyze the strategic and commercial interests behind this partnership. As part of the energy policy of the EU that aims to use 20% of renewable energy by 2020, its need for biofuel is undeniable. The creation of new biofuel supply platforms in Africa, which could be acquired to minimum taxe level, is definitively in its best interests. For Brazil, the acquisition of land in Africa for biofuel production could beneficiate its national companies such as Cosan or Copersucar
Disciplines :
Political science, public administration & international relations
Author, co-author :
WCusson, Gabrielle ;  Université de Liège > Département de science politique > Relations internationales
Language :
English
Title :
EU and Brazil in Africa: a Solidarity Triangular Cooperation? The case of biofuel production in Mozambique
Alternative titles :
[en] L'Union Européenne et le Brésil en Afrique: une coopération triangulaire solidaire? Le cas du bioéthanol au Mozambique
Publication date :
2015
Event name :
The EU and the Emerging Powers 2015 : Cooperation and Competition in Knowledge and Technology
Event date :
27-28 avril 2015
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