Marta Dassù

The International Institute for Strategic Studies engages in the provision of information on military, geopolitical and geo-economic developments that could lead to conflict. It helps shape the strategic agenda for governments, businesses, the media and experts. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Falck Renewables SpA designs, develops, builds and manages power production plants from renewable resources. It engages in the production of energy by using wind power, solar power, biom ass and waste-to-energy technologies. The firm operates through the following segments: Waste-to-energy, Biomass and Solar; Wind; Services; and Other Businesses. The Waste-to-energy Biomass and Solar segment involves in activities to increase energy production through storage, treatment and recovery of waste; project planning in its biomass electricity plants through forest residues, wood chip or other wooden waste; and the continuous installation of photovoltaic plants. The Wind segment produces electricity through the construction and operation of wind farms. The Services segment engages in the management of plants for renewable energy production. The company was founded on February 22, 2002 and is headquartered in Milan, Italy.

The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) is a UK-based think-tank founded in 2007 by Mark Leonard. The British company conducts independent research on European foreign and security policy, with a focus on analyzing the geopolitics of the relationship between the European Union and other countries. ECFR's Africa Programme specifically examines foreign policy tools and strategies related to the continent.