As the European Commission prepares for the design of the EU’s next long-term budget – the multiannual financial framework (MFF) – Mariella Di Ciommo and Alexei Jones examine several proposals for the external financing instruments under the new MFF. They argue that the benefits and drawbacks of these proposals must be carefully considered.
We are ECDPM – a leading independent 'think and do tank' that wants to make policies in Europe and Africa work for inclusive and sustainable development. Our policy experts provide independent analysis, thorough research, fresh ideas, advice and training on topics related to climate, energy and food, economy and trade, geopolitics and development, governance, migration and mobility, and peace and security.