Future of ACP-EU post 2020: ACP Secretary General P.I. Gomes
Channel: ECDPM
Date: 09/10/2015

ECDPM has initiated an independent political economy analysis (PEA) of the ACP-EU partnership and on 30th September 2015 ECDPM, in partnership with the Luxembourg Presidency of the European Union, organised a high-level seminar on the future of EU-ACP partnership. More details here: http://ecdpm.org/events/international-cooperation-2015-2020-acp-eu/ 

We interviewed ACP Secretary General P.I. Gomes. He felt the report is a helpful basis for discussion, but we must not look for an "either-or" situation on the future of the ACP.  

In modern times, all international institutions must show their relevance, effectiveness and efficiency. But we must also not loose lose sight of development and poverty eradication as a common objective. 

While numerous UN global goals are of vital importance to the ACP, an all embracing partnership is essential to reach these goals. 

Find out more about 'Rethinking the ACP-EU partnership' here: http://ecdpm.org/dossiers/political-economy-analysis-pea-future-acp-eu-relations/