March 2026 As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary in 2025, discussions about reform are increasingly converging on various structural questions: should the UN remain primarily a forum for global policy coordination, or evolve into a system capable of delivering large-scale reconstruction and infrastructure projects? How to tackle current
On 11 March 2026, alongside World Bank Group we convened a webinar to examine the role of critical raw materials (CRMs) in driving sustainable economic recovery. The discussion moved beyond the traditional focus on raw extraction, exploring how “Corridors for Opportunity” can foster industrial ecosystems, link mining to energy and
March, 2026 The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Sevilla concluded with a rare moment of global consensus: the Sevilla Commitment. However, as the initial diplomatic success settles, the international community faces the more arduous task of turning a shared roadmap into measurable progress. This latest policy
February, 2026 ETTG Coordinator, Daniele Fattibene appeared on Rai News to discuss the progress of Italy’s Mattei Plan following the Italy-Africa Summit in Addis Ababa. Daniele shared insights on how the Italian Cooperation System is increasingly aligning diplomacy with the private sector, successfully moving past the historical fragmentation that has often
In Brussels we convened a rountable titled Bridging Policy and Practice roundtable to examine how European development cooperation is navigating an increasingly complex global landscape. Following the 2025 OECD DAC Peer Review, this session brought together representatives from the OECD, EU institutions, and partner nations: including Cuba, Peru, and Indonesia,
January 29, 2026 We convened at the Elcano Royal Institute in Madrid for our first Board meeting of 2026. These sessions are essential for maintaining the analytical cohesion of the network and ensuring our collective research continues to inform European development policy effectively. The morning session is dedicated to a stocktaking