26 February 2020
Support our work: become a Friend of Statewatch from as little as £1/€1 per month.
"The EU will seek to put a series of policy-themed ‘partnerships’ at the heart of its EU-Africa strategy which will be formally launched in early March, according to a leaked draft obtained by EURACTIV.
A draft outline of the strategy states that the EU executive wants to “change the narrative: look at Africa for what it is becoming: home to the world’s youngest population; largest trade area since the creation of the WTO; appetite for regional integration; women’s empowerment; all creating huge economic opportunities.”
It also spells out the areas the EU would cover: Partners for Sustainable Growth and Jobs; for a Green Transition; for a Digital and Data Transformation; Peace, Security, Governance and Resilience; Migration and Mobility; and Multilateralism."
‘Partnerships’ to be at heart of EU-Africa strategy, leaked paper reveals (EurActiv, link)
Spotted an error? If you've spotted a problem with this page, just click once to let us know.