Created in 2007 by Robert Fowler, the Africa Study Group (ASG) is a voluntary association of individuals who share a strong interest in Africa and want to promote closer co-operation between Canada and Africa in all relevant domains.
Constituted as a committee of the National Capital Branch of the Canadian International Council (CIC-NCB), the ASG provides a forum for an open and independent exchange on African issues. Also, the ASG offers a public stage where visiting African personalities, experts and policy makers can express their viewpoint and share their expertise.
Our goal is to promote coherent, well-thought-out overarching policies to help frame Canada’s future involvement with Africa; to maintain mutually beneficial relations; and to facilitate exchange of knowledge and experience between Canadian and African political, business and opinion leaders.