On 9 March 2020 the Joint Communication ‘Towards a Comprehensive Strategy with Africa’ was released by the European Commission and the European External Action Service. The...
Towards a new EU-Africa Strategy: Our 10 points for building a real partnership
On 9th March 2020 the joint communication ‘Towards a Comprehensive Strategy with Africa’ was released by the European Commission and the European External Action Service. The...
Briefing on mechanisms for civil society in EU-Africa pillar of the post-Cotonou agreement
In this policy brief, CONCORD identifies four main elements that are critical and complementary for effective civil society (CS) participation in the future EU-Africa partnership.
Briefing on inclusive sustainable economic development in EU-Africa pillar of the post-Cotonou agreement
The following policy brief outlines priorities that should be addressed in the economic development chapter of the future EU-Africa partnership. It is highlighted that the social...
Briefing on migration and mobility in EU-Africa pillar of the post-Cotonou agreement
The following policy brief outlines priorities that should be addressed in migration and mobility chapter of the future EU-Africa partnership. It is highlighted that there is...
Talking Development Episode 2 with Gina Wharton: Why the EU needs an eye-level partnership with Africa
Gina Wharton, Advocacy Advisor at the European Network of the International Planned Parenthood Federation sits down with us to discuss the future of EU-Africa relations, the...
Vision for the future EU-ACP partnership agreement: putting sustainable development and human rights at the centre
The Cotonou Partnership Agreement (CPA), signed on 23 June 2000, is coming to an end in February 2020. The CPA the partnership agreement between the EU (28 countries) and ACP...
Panel discussion on the on-going EU-ACP negotiations
On 17 December 2018, CONCORD took part in a panel discussion of the on-going EU-ACP negotiations. This document provides a report the discussion, as well as outlines our key...
What European Member States and Commission must remember while committing new funds to the EU Trust Fund for Africa
EU Member States are preparing to meet at the 28-29 June European Council, and proposals to further externalize refugees’ protection and migration management to countries of...
Recommendations for a more effective and meaningful participation of civil society in the future EU-ACP relations
In the current context of growing criticism and restriction of civil society action in all parts of the world it is essential for the future EU-ACP agreement to defend the space...