Annie Mutamba is the co-founder of Meridia Partners, a public affairs firm specialising in EU Africa relations. Her 15 years’ experience includes managing communication within the European Chemical Industry Council and the Africa Policy Information Centre (now Africa Action) in Washington, DC - the oldest organisation in the US to work on African affairs. She is also a lecturer in EU communication and public affairs at IHECS in Brussels. Annie holds two master’s degrees in communication and international relations.