CoR proposes a local roadmap for the EU-Africa partnership 📣
In a draft report on the EU's Strategy with #Africa, guido milana (Olevano Romano, Italy) calls for the revitalization of EU-Africa relations, emphasizing the vital role that local and regional authorities (#LRAs) play in fostering economic growth, sustainable development, and shared prosperity between the continents.
The European Committee of the Regions Opinion draws on both historical contexts and contemporary challenges to outline policy recommendations for a renewed partnership 👇
Official corruption has been widespread in Africa. What can be done? Corruption causes can be categorized according to the status of corrupt officials, i.e., petty officials and top-level officials. Petty officials are influenced by problems arising from the emergence of new societies and by traditional social structures such as an extended family system encouraging parasitism. Major corruption results from abuse of powers and privileges of high office. Typically, minor corrupt officials are tried and prosecuted, while corrupt officials in high office remain untouchable. Likewise, preventive efforts such as attitude modification through public information campaigns, general education, and improvement of the professionals' circumstances affect petty corrupt officials, but do not curb major vice. Effective control of corruption is only possible through organizations independent of the government and through strict laws to enforce principles of good conduct at high government levels, including controls on foreign bank accounts. Freedom of the press is essential for exposure of corruption.
https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/corruption-public-officials-africa-comparative-study-criminal-law
🎉 Celebrating 15 years of cooperation and migration partnerships! 🎉
This year constitutes the Prague Process’ 15th anniversary, and we reflect on the journey of fostering migration dialogue and promoting migration partnerships among 47 participating states. Since its inception in 2009, the Prague Process has played a pivotal role in shaping migration policies and practices across the European Union, Schengen area, Eastern Partnership, Western Balkans, Central Asian, as well as Türkiye.
🌍 Join us in revisiting the journey that began with foundational talks in 2008 and the landmark Ministerial Conference in Prague on 27-28 April 2009. Discover how our collaborative efforts have evolved from enhancing legal frameworks to embracing digital transformation in migration management. From addressing asylum and international protection to launching initiatives to prevent and fight irregular migration, each phase of cooperation has brought us closer to a more integrated, safe, orderly and regular migration.
🔗 Dive deeper into our history by reading our latest article: 15 Years of the Prague Process Cooperation in English https://lnkd.in/dEwTJHtz or in Russian https://lnkd.in/dCtWFnbM.
#PragueProcess#MigrationCooperation#policydialogue#15PPAnniversary#migrationInternational Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD)
#LatestPublished 🌍 New Insights into Cross-Border Cooperation: Polish-Ukrainian Border under the European Neighbourhood Policy 📘
Our latest article in the Central European Economic Journal The Role of the European Union’s Neighbourhood Policy in Developing Cross-Border Cooperation in the Polish-Ukrainian Borderland
by Tomasz Studzieniecki, Monika Szyda and Katarzyna Szelągowska-Rudzka
EU-funded cross-border cooperation in fostering socio-economic development at the EU’s external borders.
This study focuses on the Polish-Ukrainian border and evaluates projects financed under the Poland-Belarus-Ukraine Cross-Border Cooperation Program (2014–2020), a key initiative of the European Neighbourhood Policy. With Ukraine facing the ongoing conflict, this topic gains critical relevance for understanding and enhancing future cooperation efforts.
Key highlights:
✅ The evolution and impact of the European Neighbourhood Policy on cross-border initiatives.
✅ A detailed analysis of Polish-Ukrainian cooperation: project structures, partner dynamics, and collaboration areas.
✅ Practical recommendations for managing and improving cross-border cooperation programs.
By addressing challenges and leveraging existing successes, the findings contribute to shaping the future of EU-Ukraine collaboration and other cross-border partnerships.
👉 Read more and gain insights into this crucial area of policy and development: https://lnkd.in/dTSNn3xM#CrossBorderCooperation#EuropeanNeighbourhoodPolicy#PolishUkrainianRelations#EconomicDevelopment#CEEJ
"All in all, Danish development cooperation is increasingly characterized by a fragmentation of priorities and interventions, covering an immense expanse of ground, and governed increasingly by both a recentralization and a growing set of projectized logics (...) This risks a continuous pursuit of isolated interventions as opposed to providing strategic stringency and direction for a deeper and more lasting impact."
DIIS - Danish Institute for International Studies's Adam Moe Fejerskov has contributed an analysis of Danish development policy to our European Development Policy Outlook series
https://lnkd.in/e2FquziU
Navigating the Namibia-China partnership: A strategic advisory: As Namibia prepares to engage with China in the evolving landscape of Sino-African relations, it is crucial to chart a clear and strategic path forward. The enduring friendship between Namibia and China extends beyond economic cooperation, encompassing shared values, cultural exchanges, and a mutual commitment to deepening bilateral ties. Strengthening Economic Ties: Beyond Traditional Frameworks […]
The Prague Process’ 15th Anniversary Senior Officials’ Meeting took place on 24-25 September 2024 in Chisinau, Moldova, celebrating 15 years of intergovernmental dialogue and cooperation on migration management. 🎉🌍
Bringing together 26 states and various international organisations, the meeting provided a platform to reflect on the past and address current challenges and priorities.
Key discussions focused on:
🔹 15 years of Prague Process cooperation: achievements, lessons learned, and the way forward
🔹 Migration amidst crises and war: Examining the impacts of the ongoing war in Ukraine and its policy implications for Prague Process states
🔹 EU Pact on Migration and Asylum: Strengthening partnerships and coordination to address migration within and beyond the EU
🔹 Implementation of the Action Plan 2023-2027: Progress reports and future-focused updates
This event reaffirmed the Prague Process as an important platform for regional cooperation and forward-thinking migration management strategies.
For more insights, you can read the full article on our website:
🔗 English version: https://lnkd.in/d4bPrmPn
🔗 Russian version: https://lnkd.in/dehtd8mFInternational Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD)#PragueProcess#ICMPD#MigrationManagement#InternationalCooperation#Migration#MigrationPolicy#Chisinau
Happy #EuropeDay! Today, 9th of May, we celebrate Europe Day – an occasion to honor cooperation as a central element of building the European common space.
👉 As part of the #Interreg community and #EU cohesion policy, the Interreg NEXT Romania-Ukraine programme and #BRCTSuceava as Joint Secretariat, continue to promote cross-border cooperation and sustainable development.
And yet, what is the European Territorial #Cooperation?
▶ Cooperation between countries is called #crossborder cooperation, #transnational cooperation or #interregional cooperation and is supported by instruments created and financed by the European Union, called cooperation programmes.
▶ Cooperation can be between European Union member states, at #internal borders, such as: Romania-Bulgaria, Romania-Hungary, Spain-Portugal, Croatia-Italy etc., or with neighboring countries at #external borders of the EU, as is the case of cross-border cooperation between Romania-Ukraine, Romania-Republic of Moldova, Romania-Serbia, Hungary-Slovakia-Romania-Ukraine, Poland-Ukraine, etc.
▶These types of European cooperation are called Interreg, Interreg IPA or Interreg NEXT, associated with the technical title of the programme, and make all those involved in cross-border cooperation part of the large #Interregfamily.
#MadewithInterreg
Italians and Development Cooperation 🇮🇹🌍
How do Italians perceive development cooperation? Our latest report, based on two focus groups conducted in December 2023, examines:
🔹 Public attitudes toward development cooperation (ODA)
🔹 The link between development cooperation and migration
🔹 The role of NGOs in development efforts
This report, written with Professor Borri and Professor Isernia, continues the findings of the 2023 survey conducted by the IAI - Istituto Affari Internazionali in collaboration with the Laboratory for Analyses and Social Policies (#LAPS) at the Università di Siena.
Discover our insights and dive deeper into Italian perspectives on development & cooperation.
👉 https://lnkd.in/dkH2vHrr#DevelopmentCooperation#Migration#NGOs#Italy#IAI
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From Borders to Bridges: ECOWAS Leads the Way at the 2024 Abidjan Border Forum
The 2024 Abidjan Border Forum has gathered leaders, partners, and experts over the past three days to shape a vision for regional cooperation, sustainable border governance, and climate resilience across West Africa. This forum showcases how borders can evolve from barriers into bridges that foster peace, security, and development.
Highlights from the Forum
Day 1:
The forum began with a powerful opening by H.E. Massandjé Toure-Litse, ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture. Her words resonated with all:
“Borders should not divide us; they should unite us.”
She announced 60 million francs CFA to support climate-responsive solutions and sustainable border governance, demonstrating ECOWAS’s commitment to building prosperity and security through cooperation.
Day 2:
Today’s panels explored critical themes:
• Climate Finance and Environmental Sustainability: Solutions to protect ecosystems in fragile border regions through effective financial mechanisms.
• Integrated and Sustainable Border Management: Collaborative approaches to managing shared natural resources, with discussions on sovereignty and environmental standards.
• Transboundary Water Governance: Experts discussed the Senegal River Basin, Lake Chad, and the Okavango Basin, emphasizing the need for harmonized frameworks and climate adaptation.
These conversations reflected ECOWAS’s leadership in fostering peace, integration, and resilience across borders, with contributions from:
• Amb. Bankole Adeoye, African Union, on environmental diplomacy.
• H.E. Matthias Veltin, German Ambassador, sharing insights from Europe’s cross-border cooperation.
Tomorrow’s Agenda:
The forum will close with a summary of discussions and commitments, outlining actionable next steps to strengthen cross-border partnerships. The final session will emphasize the importance of regional coordination and cooperation to ensure sustainable development across Africa’s borders.
In my role supporting the communications for this event, I’ve had the privilege of helping shape and amplify these vital discussions. This forum exemplifies ECOWAS’s strategic vision and leadership in advancing regional integration, peace, and sustainable prosperity across Africa.
#ECOWAS#RegionalCooperation#ClimateResilience#SustainableDevelopment#WestAfrica#BorderGovernance#CrossBorderPartnerships#GreenBorders#PeaceandSecurity#EconomicIntegration#AfricanLeadership#AbidjanBorderForum
We had an intense and productive day of discussions yesterday at the VII Regional Conference on Trilateral Cooperation!
More than 100 participants from over 15 countries joined us in person, with many more participating online.
My key takeaways from the day:
🔔Local engagement is essential for achieving sustainable development outcomes. Trilateral cooperation promotes horizontal relationships, peer learning, and the sharing of knowledge and expertise. This approach fosters southern-led development and helps shift the narrative within the development cooperation community.
🔔Despite significant progress, there's still much untapped potential in this modality. On the other hand, the debate and engagement in Latin America and the Caribbean have advanced remarkably over the past decades. The region boasts numerous successful examples, capacity-building experiences, and innovative financing mechanisms, making it ready to share its expertise with the world.
The second day is now underway!
Stay tuned for more insights and discussions
🔗 https://lnkd.in/ePcTyAakChristof KerstingAlice GuimaraesWofsi Yuri Guimarães de SouzaGIZ BrasilAgência Brasileira de Cooperação (ABC)OECD DevelopmentDima Al-KhatibUnited Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC)Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
Taking stock today of macro-regional and sea basin strategies across Europe at the #StrategiesDay2024 in Brussels. Lots of good people and institutions around highly committed to a cooperation based EU. Not the least from our fellow Interreg B programmes #Interreg#Transnational#Cooperation#Partnership#EU
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2moOfficial corruption has been widespread in Africa. What can be done? Corruption causes can be categorized according to the status of corrupt officials, i.e., petty officials and top-level officials. Petty officials are influenced by problems arising from the emergence of new societies and by traditional social structures such as an extended family system encouraging parasitism. Major corruption results from abuse of powers and privileges of high office. Typically, minor corrupt officials are tried and prosecuted, while corrupt officials in high office remain untouchable. Likewise, preventive efforts such as attitude modification through public information campaigns, general education, and improvement of the professionals' circumstances affect petty corrupt officials, but do not curb major vice. Effective control of corruption is only possible through organizations independent of the government and through strict laws to enforce principles of good conduct at high government levels, including controls on foreign bank accounts. Freedom of the press is essential for exposure of corruption. https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/corruption-public-officials-africa-comparative-study-criminal-law