The European Think Tanks Group (ETTG) held its Board meeting on June 20th in Brussels, Belgium, at ECDPM’s premises. This productive gathering brought together Directors and representatives from IDOS, IDDRI, ODI, IAI, Elcano Royal Institute, and ECDPM. The meeting focused on two key areas: displaying the network’s progress and achievements,
We are happy to have brought together over 70 participants for a lively discussion on the “Impact of EU Elections on Development Cooperation and International Partnerships Policy.” The event featured insightful presentations and a dynamic panel discussion, fostering provocative yet constructive exchanges on this critical topic. The audience actively engaged
We were honoured to be alongside UNDP Brussels Representation Office and ECDPM at a roundtable discussion entitled “Accelerating Development in Africa’s Borderlands”. The focus of the roundtable was on sparking exchanges on development beyond Africa’s bustling capitals, specifically in borderland regions whose potential is yet untapped. Though burdened by climate
On May 28th, a multi-stakeholder ETTG workshop was held in Nairobi, Kenya. The event was organized by the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) jointly with IDDRI and and counted with over 30 participants. The workshop brought together participants from across Europe and Africa to explore how the two continents can
ETTG, alongside ODI, ECDPM and the Nordic Africa institute hosted a timely discussion on EU-Africa migration and development cooperation. This event explored how the EU and Africa can forge a mutually beneficial migration partnership. Expert panelists will address the following: Building a stronger EU-Africa migration partnership for development. Unlocking opportunities
ETTG has attended two days of insightful meetings: a first private discussion with Pedro Conceição, Director of the Human Development Report Office – United Nations Development Programme at UNDP, where we delved into the findings of the insightful 2023/2024 Human Development Report entitled “Breaking the gridlock – Reimagining cooperation in
