Our projects around the world
The European Think Tanks Group (ETTG) manages simultaneously several multi-continental thematically diverse projects.
Policy Relevant Outputs
The European Think Tanks Group (ETTG) produces innovative and policy relevant research, analysis and recommendations pooling the multidisciplinary expertise of our members.
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Initiatives

ETTG Dialogues are critical forums where policy makers and experts convene to address pressing issues in global and EU development.
These carefully curated gatherings foster open exchange and generate actionable insights that inform policy development. Our dialogues have established a reputation for meaningful engagement on complex challenges facing the international development landscape.
ETTG Annual Dialogues on development have taken place in Germany (Berlin), Spain (Madrid), and Italy (Rome), bringing together EU policymakers, member state representatives, and leading experts to discuss the EU’s evolving role in global partnerships. Additionally, our Finance Dialogues have been hosted in France (Paris), focusing on topics such as international financial architecture reform ahead of major global conferences.
The hosting of ETTG Dialogues rotates among the members of our network, with each institution bringing its unique perspective and regional expertise from France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands and Spain. This rotational approach ensures diverse geographical perspectives while enhancing collaboration across our member institutions. These are an extension of ETTG’s commitment to facilitating nuanced conversations that bridge policy divides and strengthen the EU’s contribution to global development cooperation.
Africa

Towards a more interest driven and equal EU-Africa Partnership
Assessing the implications of the polycrises for Africa-Europe relations towards a more interest driven and equal Partnership?

Partnership of Equals” in a Multi-Crisis Context: The nexus between digitalization and development
The world is facing a multitude of crises, impacting the international order and cooperation between continents. Africa, particularly vulnerable, is experiencing rising poverty, social unrest, and political instability. This project aims to strengthen the Africa-Europe partnership by addressing these challenges through a shared lens.

The AU-EU Partnership on Peace, Security and Governance: Challenges and Opportunities
This ETTG project examined the evolving African Union-European Union partnership on peace, security, and governance. The project comes at a critical time, as the Sahel region faces growing instability, coups d’état, and the ever-present threat of extremism. The war in Ukraine has further complicated the situation, diverting resources and attention.
Latin America and the Caribbean

A Stronger EU-LAC Partnership: A Focus on Shared Challenges
This ETTG project, in collaboration with the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, examined key issues in EU-Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) relations.
Global Affairs

ETTG-GIZ-Enabel Project on Navigating Engagement in Fragile Contexts
Timeline: October 2024 – 2025 The ETTG-GIZ-Enabel partnership will explore strategic engagement in fragile global contexts, focusing on development agencies’ approaches to challenging political environments. Through comprehensive research, policy paper

ETTG – AFD: Setting the scene for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development
Timeline: September 2024 – June 2026 Linking European, African, Asian and Latin-American global development think tanks ETTG is proud to announce the launch of a new project, supported by the
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Cities that ETTG has directly presented or organised events in the framework of a project.
Geographic areas that have been subject to ETTG analysis.
