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ETTG brief on SDGs

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Steering the EU towards a sustainability transformation

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Report – EU Development Policy in Times of Polycrisis | 2nd ETTG Dialogue on the EU and Global Development

We are thrilled to present the insights gathered from the recent workshop, “The future of the EU as a global development actor: Building alliances with the Global South in a polycrisis world,” organized on May 10-11 in Berlin. The workshop served as a platform for experts and thought leaders from various backgrounds to come together and delve into the challenges and opportunities presented by the evolving landscape of global development. Building upon the findings of this engaging event, the report encapsulates the collective wisdom and innovative ideas generated during the two-day session. As we navigate the complexities of polycrisis and its impact on EU development policy, this report sheds light on pathways to address pressing issues while fostering sustainable growth and cooperation. We invite you to explore the invaluable insights shared by our diverse panel of speakers, enabling us to pave the way for a more resilient and inclusive future in the realm of global development. This remarkable event was a collaborative effort of the Elcano Royal Institute, the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), and the European Think Tanks Group (ETTG). We extend our gratitude to the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation, along with the BMZ, for their valuable support throughout the dialogue. Stay tuned as we share this report and look forward to continuing the dialogue through future initiatives. Authors: Iliana Olivié (Elcano Royal Institute), María Santillán O’Shea (Elcano Royal Institute), DanieleFattibene (ETTG), Geert Laporte (ETTG) and Niels Keijzer (IDOS) Find the report available here in English and here in Spanish. Find the event’s agenda and further details here
European Development Finance in Perma-Crisis

San Bilal (ECDPM), has edited an e-book that presents valuable perspectives from external contributors. The e-book focuses on how the European Union (EU), its member states, and their development institutions can effectively address the numerous global challenges within the context of the international and European financial architecture for sustainable development. The world is currently facing a multitude of crises, including climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, and rising debt. These challenges not only affect advanced economies but also pose severe risks to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and developing countries. However, according to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, there is still hope and a chance to turn things around by taking concrete steps and working together. The European Union (EU) has been actively addressing these challenges through ambitious agendas and plans. With a strengthened European Financial Architecture for Development (EFAD) and international financial system reforms, the EU and its member states, financial institutions, and development agencies have the opportunity to strategically approach development finance and sustainable investment in line with European values and priorities. Through the Team Europe approach and Working Better Together process, the EU and its member states can coordinate their efforts to mobilize development resources more effectively, particularly in poorer and conflict-affected countries. The Global Gateway strategy enables Europe to project its influence globally, focusing on quality infrastructure development and aligning with European strategic goals. This e-book brings together insights from key actors on practical ways for the EU, its member states, and their development institutions to respond strategically, sustainably, and inclusively to the challenges of our time. It emphasizes the importance of aligning with the international and European financial architecture for sustainable development, prioritizing the needs and ownership of developing countries, and fostering a more effective and impactful European and international development finance agenda.
Present and Future of Italy’s Development Cooperation

In the newly published commentaire article entitled “Present and Future of Italy’s Development Cooperation”, European Think Tanks Group’s coordinator Daniele Fattibene, alongside Irene Paviotti, for the Italian Institute of International Affairs (IAI), provide an overview of the trends in Official Development Assistance and on the Italian’s perception on cooperation. The article analyses the results of a survey conducted in 2022 by IAI and University of Siena’s LAPS in which the Italian citizens’ conflicted views and general attitudes towards aid is further displayed. Photo by Cienpies on iStock.
Europe – Africa relations in a multi-crises world: Turning the page after COVID-19, the EU-AU Summit and the war against Ukraine

This report addresses the state of Africa-Europe relations, almost one year after the 6th AU-EU Summit, providing a number of policy recommendations to African and European decision makers in four key areas of cooperation : climate change and fair energy transition; food security; peace, security and participatory governance; and development finance.
African Union-European Union cooperation on climate and energy: Discussing perspectives on hydrogen and just transitions

This policy brief analyses policy convergence and divergence between Europe and Africa in the field of climate and energy and identifies areas for further policy debate beyond COP27. Specifically, it examines cooperation efforts and challenges in two areas: hydrogen and JETPs.
The implications of global multi-crises for EU-Africa relations. In the food security domain

Food insecurity had been worsening significantly in Africa even before Russia´s invasion of Ukraine. Climate shocks, the COVID-19 pandemic and regional conflicts were disrupting food production and distribution resulting in rising costs for agricultural commodities on the continent. The war in Ukraine exacerbated the situation, pushing food and fertiliser prices even higher.
Implications of COVID-19 and Russia’s war in Ukraine for EU-Africa relations – Development finance

To which extent the framework and initiatives for EUAfrica relations are still fit for purpose, in particular in terms of mobilisation of resources for Africa’s resilience and sustainable development, or must be adapted to better respond to the new era of poly-crises?
The EU-Africa peace and security partnership. Political and financial stumbling blocks and a few ways forward

The EU-Africa partnership has ebbed and flowed over the years, with the period since 2020 being particularly dynamic. With the Covid-19 pandemic, the response to the war in Ukraine and the subsequent energy crisis in Europe, cleavages have been unearthed in the partnership.
Revamping international response to global food insecurity. Building transparent and participatory selection processes and governance in the UN Rome-based Agencies (RBAs)

Three concurrent crises — climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine — have combined to worsen food insecurity and malnutrition around the globe. Extreme climate events are becoming more frequent and severe, magnifying the already higher food prices caused by agricultural supply chain disruptions precipitated first by the pandemic and now by geopolitical turbulence. The Rome Based Agencies are called to provide concrete and effective responses to these multi-crises. This report is the result of an Open Consultation Forum organised with IFAD running candidates in June 2022.
Donors, implementing agencies and DFI/PDB cooperation. The case of Italy: MAECI, AICS and CDP

There are three main actors in the Italian development cooperation system: (i) the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (referred to by its Italian acronym, MAECI), (ii) the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS, from the Italian acronym) and (iii) Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), a prominent Italian investment bank. The roles of these main players were reshaped in 2014 with the adoption of Law 125/2014, aimed at fostering the involvement of new actors from the non-profit and private sectors and aligning Italian international cooperation with the prevailing models of other European countries.1 To improve policy coherence, the law introduced the Inter-Ministerial Committee for International Cooperation and Development Policy (known by the acronym CICS, from the Italian name). It also created the position of Deputy Minister for Cooperation, under the MAECI. Furthermore, it established the National Council for Development Cooperation (CNCS), a body for debate and consultation among public and private, commercial and non-profit stakeholders operating in the sphere of international development cooperation. Read the Italian case study here. Author: Fabrizio Botti (IAI) The author would like to thank the people interviewed for this study and San Bilal for his comments. ETTG study conducted for the Practitioners’ Network for European Development Cooperation. This study is part of a series of analyses covering 8 European case studies (Germany, France, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, the European Investment Bank -EIB and the European Bank for Reconstruction Development – EBRD) as well as a synthesis report. Presentation of the analysis report here. Photo by Jonathan Bean on Unsplash. The views are those of the authors and not necessarily those of ETTG.

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