The EU Global Strategy and the European Consensus on Development reflect a newcommitment of the EU to shared goals which unite developed and developing countries in the aim of securing progress in all the social, economic and environmental aspects of international cooperation. As we pursue the 2030 Agenda, we face new challenges, globally and in our neighbourhood: challenges like the alleged inequities associated with globalisation, the growing perception of insecurity among our citizens, the increasing contestation of the current global order. Will these deep tendencies cause more conflict in our societies, and destabilisation of current economic and political models? Or can they be managed in ways which secure progress and sustainability for all? The answer has to be that change can be managed, that we can steer a path between the extremes of neo-liberalism and populism – but leadership will be essential, from national governments and collaborative regional and international institutions.
The event, featuring Bill Gates and Federica Mogherini, is organized by the ETTG and hosted by the European Parliament Committee on Development Cooperation (DEVE). The initiative is linked to the ETTG policy conference on the “Future of European development cooperation” taking place on the 18th of October.
The full programme and registration form will be soon available.
