About EAI Europe-Africa Institute informs public discussion of the evolving and multidimensional Europe-Africa relationship through policy-relevant research, graduate and undergraduate training, and professional development programs for teachers, journalists, and officials. It produces compelling public events, widely-viewed documentary films. EAI was founded to address real-world issues between Africa and Europe - with the aim of understanding the causes of things for the betterment of both societies. The mission The mission is intended to study the ongoing dynamics between the two continents by adopting a pluralist understanding of international relations which encompasses non-state actors as well as states. Research in Political Economy in Europe concentrates on the interaction between political and economic processes in Europe. We study these interactions in different areas: How Online Courses Contribute to EAI's Mission Europe Africa Institute was founded to address real Africa issues - with the aim of understanding the causes of things for the betterment of African society. Offering online certificate courses supports this vision, making EAI’s A leading teaching and research accessible to a global audience. The interactive nature of the learning experience enables the School to reach the widest possible audience and allows students in both Africa and Europe to engage in the academic debate for which EAI is renowned.