Selected highlights
CommentaryEU countries should reallocate a share of their special drawing rights as a strong commitment at the EU-AU Summit
Strategy ECDPM in 2022 and beyond: New strategy and structure
Synthesis noteRegional organisations in Africa: What are the political economy dynamics?
BriefDigitalisation in humanitarian aid: Opportunities and challenges in forgotten crises
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Catching up with Global Europe: 15 questions on the EU’s new financial instrument answered
Katja Sergejeff, Ennatu Domingo and Alexei Jones explain all there is to know about the EU’s new financial instrument: the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument - Global Europe.
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The AfCFTA and industrialisation: From policy to practice
The AfCFTA aims to promote industrial development through diversification and regional value chain development. Bruce Byiers, Philomena Apiko and Poorva Karkare discuss some of the practical challenges and look at the political dynamics that play out within and between states, which could make or break regional industrialisation ambitions.
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Getting partnerships right: The case for an AU strategy
The AU is currently developing a partnerships strategy as part of its ongoing reform process. Philomena Apiko discusses the challenges lying ahead and looks at how the AU can advance its agency in external partnerships.
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Youth and international cooperation
In this dossier we zoom in on the challenges facing young people in Africa and Europe and the change they can drive.
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COVID-19 and international cooperation
How will COVID-19 affect trade and investment, migration, peace and security, regional integration, climate change, food security and the private sector? And how will it affect Africa-Europe relations, development and international cooperation more broadly?
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Gender and international cooperation
How can tax systems promote gender equality? What is the link between empowering girls and women and tackling climate change? Are policymakers taking gender into account when trying to prevent radicalisation and violent extremism? Find out more in our dossier.
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Climate change and international cooperation
In this dossier we share our work on climate change and Europe-Africa cooperation. We look at climate from various angles, including the UNFCCC negotiations, cooperation on agriculture and sustainable food systems, gender, migration and finance.
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