The 3rd ETTG Annual Dialogue on the EU and Global Development concluded after two productive days in Rome, Italy. Held in collaboration with the prestigious IAI – Istituto Affari Internazionali, the event brought together over 30 participants for stimulating discussions on the future of the EU’s global development partnerships. A
It stands at the forefront of this evolving strategy, representing a key tool in reshaping the EU’s global influence.
The EU’s Global Gateway initiative, launched in 2021, has taken on renewed significance in the current political climate and the mission letter sent by President von der Leyen to the designated Commissioner for International Partnerships. The Global Gateway aims to mobilise up to €300 billion in investments between 2021 and 2027. The stated goals of this ambitious program are to
The ETTG policy brief by Félix Arteaga (Real Instituto Elcano) reviewed by Melody Musoni (ECDPM), Niels Keijzer (IDOS) and Dora Meredith (ODI) examines how to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation between the European Union and African Union, moving beyond fragmented assistance toward a more strategic partnership approach. A better coordinated and partnership-based
ETTG Policy Brief Our forthcoming policy brief will delve into the role of FfD4 in the aligningment of Climate Action and Development through SDG Financing. The 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer an integrated framework that addresses structural vulnerabilities, enabling investments to positively affect multiple objectives,
The ETTG policy brief by Jamie Hitchen (ODI) and Dr Kojo Pumpuni Asante (CDD Ghana) explores pathways for strengthening Europe-Africa cooperation in combating digital disinformation. Building on discussions from the ETTG event held in Ghana in September, the brief outlines strategic recommendations for fostering more effective cross-continental collaboration in this
We are excited to announce the publication of a new ETTG policy brief titled “Leveraging Green Industrialization for a Just Transition: Africa-Europe Cooperation.” This insightful brief authored by Damien Barchiche (IDDRI), Alfonso Medinilla (ECDPM), Catherine Kilelu (ACTS), Sébastien Treyer (IDDRI) and Chukwumerije Okereke, (CCCD) offers a comprehensive analysis of the
By Paul Okumu and Daniele Fattibene The launch of the Global Gateway Initiative in December 2021, as part of European Union’s commitment to scaling up the G7’s Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) has raised expectations, as well as anxiety among the EU’s international partners. For Africa, the Global
The European Think Tanks Group (ETTG) is pleased to present our latest policy brief: “The EU-Africa Migration Agenda: Realizing a New Partnership.” This comprehensive analysis builds on the insightful discussions from our Brussels event held in May 2024, where ETTG, in collaboration with ODI, ECDPM, and the Nordic Africa Institute,
