The Cotonou partnership agreement between the group of African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) states and the European Union (EU) will come to an end in 2020. Discussions about a future partnership are already in full swing.

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Our infographic shows why the ACP-EU partnership is important, why its relevance and effectiveness is questioned, the disruptors that have eroded the partnership, and the questions that people involved in the process should ask themselves.

To contribute to a well-informed debate on the future of the ACP-EU partnership, ECDPM has launched a political economy analysis.