Building sustainable partnerships between Slovenia and Africa

About Slovenia Africa Institute

Slovenia Africa Institute for International Cooperation, Internationalization and Sustainability (SAI) is the leading Slovenian Africa platform bridging economic, diplomatic, and strategic relations between Slovenia and African nations. Built on economic diplomacy, through the promotion of trade, investment, joint research projects, mutual respect, and shared prosperity, SAI positions Slovenia as a key European gateway for sustainable business, innovation, trade, and investment, while actively supporting Africa’s industrialization and economic transformation and the internationalisation of Slovenia’s SMEs.

Through win-win partnerships across government, business, academia, and civil society, the Institute drives trade and investment facilitation, technology transfer, policy dialogue, and capacity building. SAI is dedicated to advancing the green transition through climate-smart investments while fostering strategic market intelligence, tourism, and intercultural dialogue to secure long-term cooperation between Slovenia and Africa.