Active • March 17, 2026
PanAfGeo+ is a pan-African programme dedicated to geological sciences and technologies. It is part of the Africa–European Union partnership and runs from 2025 to 2029.
Funded by the European Union (DG INTPA) and coordinated by France’s Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières (BRGM), the programme brings together several European and African partners, including EuroGeoSurveys (EGS) and the Organisation of African Geological Surveys (OAGS).
It builds on previous PanAfGeo initiatives (2016–2024) as well as the AfricaMaVal project.
PanAfGeo+ aims to improve knowledge of mineral resources and promote more responsible investment in the sector.
In practical terms, the programme contributes to creating an investment-friendly environment by improving the availability and quality of geoscientific data, strengthening institutional capacity, and supporting transparency and good governance. It is also part of the EU’s “Global Gateway” strategy, which seeks to foster fair and sustainable partnerships.
FERDI is involved in two components: PanAfGeo+ Invest and the Country Window DRC (2026–2028) :
Analysing mining investment policies
FERDI is leading an initiative focused on the legal, fiscal, and ESG frameworks for mining investment in Africa. It will produce factsheets and analytical notes for decision-makers.
Training public institutions in the DRC
FERDI will organise six training workshops for the Ministry of Mines and the National Geological Survey of the Congo (SGN-C).
Working in partnership
These activities are carried out in partnership with several organisations: the Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières (BRGM), the Geological Survey of the Netherlands (TNO), the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies (SSSA), and the Association of Women in Mining in Africa (AWIMA).
