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Development
The EU aid strategy: A gateway to human development?
Study
April 17, 2025
op.europa.eu
This paper examines the role and impact of Official Development Assistance (ODA) on human development outcomes, focusing on health, education and extreme poverty eradication. The aim is to consolidate existing knowled...
Open
Cooperation
The AU-EU Innovation Agenda
Report
April 17, 2025
op.europa.eu
This first-year Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Report assesses the implementation of the AU–EU Innovation Agenda (2023– 2033), adopted in July 2023 following the AU-EU Ministerial on Science, Technolog...
Open
Development
Advancing sustainable development in Africa - Lessons from cha...
Publication
April 17, 2025
op.europa.eu
The report provides a detailed analysis of the design and implementation of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) roadmaps aimed at advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. Develop...
Open
Development
EU emergency trust fund for Africa - 2024 annual report
Report
April 10, 2025
op.europa.eu
The European Union (EU) Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF for Africa) was set up to support the most vulnerable and marginalised people, including refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), migrants and member...
Open
Development
Leveraging science, technology and innovation to enhance food ...
Report
April 4, 2025
op.europa.eu
Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) play a key role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the Directorate General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) of...
Open
Human Rights
A comparative analysis of non-discrimination law in Europe 2024
Publication
April 3, 2025
op.europa.eu
More than 20 years ago, a major and unprecedented development occurred in the European Union with the adoption in 2000 of two pieces of EU legislation in the field of anti-discrimination: the Racial Equality Directive...
Open
Development
Many pieces, one goal - A team Europe compendium of external n...
Report
April 2, 2025
op.europa.eu
Good nutrition is both a marker of human rights and a driver of transformative change. It signifies healthier lives, stronger economies, constitutes the foundation for resilience and touches upon every Sustainable Dev...
Open
Development
Mobilising science, technology and innovation to improve clima...
Publication
April 2, 2025
op.europa.eu
Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) play a key role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the Directorate General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) of...
Open
Development
Leveraging science, technology and innovation to improve food ...
Report
April 2, 2025
op.europa.eu
Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) for SDGs roadmaps are strategic policy frameworks that leverage STI to tackle localised sustainability challenges. They are supported by analyses based on different data source...
Open
Development
Leveraging science, technology and innovation to reduce noncom...
Report
April 2, 2025
op.europa.eu
Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) play a key role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2022, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the Directorate General for International Partnerships (DG ...
Open
Development
Leveraging science, technology and innovation to enhance food ...
Report
April 2, 2025
op.europa.eu
Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) play a key role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the Directorate General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) of...
Open
Development
Outcomes of the Africa initiative - Horizon Europe work progra...
Report
April 2, 2025
op.europa.eu
The Partnership with Africa is a geopolitical priority for the European Union (EU). The two continents hold close geographical, economic and cultural ties, shared history and interests. The Africa-EU Partnership is th...
Open
Human Rights
Jurisprudence related to gender-based violence against women -...
Report
March 22, 2025
op.europa.eu
Gender-based violence against women remains a pressing issue, causing women to flee their countries and seek international protection. At the same time EU+ countries continue to improve safeguards for women and girls ...
Open
Human Rights
Study on sanctions for discrimination on racial/ethnic/religio...
Report
March 18, 2025
op.europa.eu
This study, based on national desk research, stakeholder interviews, and a participatory event, assesses the regulation and application of sanctions under the Racial Equality Directive (RED) and Employment Equality Di...
Open
Development
Unlocking Access To Credit The Role Of Freedom In Reducing Bor...
Report
March 7, 2025
atlanticcouncil.org
Unlocking Access To Credit The Role Of Freedom In Reducing Borrower Discouragement
Open
Human Rights
A comparative analysis of gender equality law in Europe 2024
Report
March 3, 2025
op.europa.eu
This report provides a general overview of the ways in which EU gender equality law has been implemented in the domestic laws of the 27 Member States of the European Union, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway...
Open
Cooperation
World drought atlas
Report
January 19, 2025
op.europa.eu
Driven by changes in climate, land and water use and management, human population and consumption patterns, droughts worldwide are increasing in frequency, intensity, spatial extent and duration. The last decade has s...
Open
Human Rights
Towards an EU-wide right to politically strike. A constitution...
Policy Brief
January 7, 2025
op.europa.eu
This study, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs at the request of the AFCO Committee, assesses the status of political strikes in the EU. Whi...
Open
Human Rights
A comparative analysis of national LGBTIQ equality action plan...
Report
January 7, 2025
op.europa.eu
In November 2020, the European Commission announced its first-ever LGBTIQ Equality Strategy. Recognising that discrimination, violence and social exclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, non-binary, intersex and qu...
Open
Development
Towards an accountable Africa
Policy Brief
January 7, 2025
op.europa.eu
Accountable governance has been proved as essential prerequisite for social and economic growth within many countries. Introducing robust accountability mechanisms, techniques, and integrated frameworks in African gov...
Open
Cooperation
The delayed authority of the Pan-African Parliament - Conseque...
Policy Brief
December 1, 2024
op.europa.eu
This paper explores the repercussions of the delayed empowerment of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) on African Union (AU) interactions with the European Union (EU). The policy analysis argues that the empowerment of ...
Open
Cooperation
International Collaboration in Digital Knowledge Work: A Produ...
Policy Brief
November 19, 2024
econpol.eu
International Collaboration in Digital Knowledge Work: A Production-Side Assessment of Europe’s Digital Single Market
Open
Cooperation
International cooperation on carbon pricing - Can country coal...
Policy Brief
November 23, 2024
op.europa.eu
The brief emphasises the need to translate climate commitments into effective policies, focusing on carbon pricing mechanisms like emissions trading, carbon taxes, and crediting mechanisms led by public authorities. -...
Open
Human Rights
Political participation of people with disabilities - New deve...
Policy Brief
November 18, 2024
op.europa.eu
This report shows that progress has been achieved in the European Union in many areas connected to political participation of people with disabilities since the agency first reported on this issue in 2010. All Member ...
Open
Development
Finance in Africa - Unlocking investment in an era of digital ...
Publication
November 8, 2024
eib.org
Finance in Africa - Unlocking investment in an era of digital transformation and climate transition
Open
Cooperation
Assessment of the instruments, deliverables, results and impac...
Publication
November 2, 2024
op.europa.eu
This report presents the finding of a fifteen and a half month study on the cooperation between HEIs and public and private organisations in Europe. It was conducted by the Science-to-Business Marketing Research Centr...
Open
Human Rights
EU support to Palestinians
Publication
October 26, 2024
op.europa.eu
The brutal and indiscriminate terrorist attacks by Hamas across Israel on 7 October 2023, and the consequent military operation by Israel after, have led to a drastic deterioration in the humanitarian situation of Pal...
Open
Development
School distribution and connectivity to the internet by degree...
Study
October 25, 2024
op.europa.eu
Giga is a joint initiative between United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the International Telecommunication Union to map schools and educational facilities worldwide, along with the quality of their connectio...
Open
Human Rights
Gender-responsive evaluation for a sustainable future for all:...
Publication
October 17, 2024
eige.europa.eu
Gender-responsive evaluation for a sustainable future for all: GREENA step-by-step toolkit
Open
Human Rights
End human trafficking - Break the invisible chain
Report
October 18, 2024
op.europa.eu
On average, 7000 victims of human trafficking are registered in the EU every year. Many remain undetected. Join us in the fight against the trafficking in human beings.
Open
Human Rights
Justice, rights and values - Eurobarometer summary report Marc...
Report
October 18, 2024
op.europa.eu
The European Union aims at promoting peace amongst its people and creating a vibrant civil society and citizen participation in democratic life. It is founded on common values encompassing, in particular, fundamental ...
Open
Development
Who profits from the Global Gateway? The EU’s new strategy f...
Report
October 8, 2024
counter-balance.org
Who profits from the Global Gateway? The EU’s new strategy for development cooperation
Open
Human Rights
Fundamental rights report 2024
Report
October 11, 2024
op.europa.eu
FRA’s Fundamental Rights Report 2024 reviews major developments in the field in 2023. Given the backdrop of threats to fundamental rights and freedoms in Europe today, FRA’s annual report is a timely review of the...
Open
Development
Involvement of civil society in the Economic Partnership Agree...
Study
October 11, 2024
op.europa.eu
The project objective is to assess CSO participation in the EU-SADC EPA signed in 2016 and offer recommendations to enhance CSO roles. The EPA focuses on trade and economic cooperation. Despite its potential, CSO invo...
Open
Development
EU solidarity in action - Five years of European civil protect...
Report
October 1, 2024
op.europa.eu
EU solidarity in action - Five years of European civil protection and humanitarian aid : 2019-2024
Open
Development
The EU trust fund for Africa - Despite new approaches, support...
Publication
October 1, 2024
op.europa.eu
Established in 2015, the European Union Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF) is an EU response to address the root causes of migration, instability and internal displacements in Africa. We followed up our 2018 recom...
Open
Human Rights
Monitoring fundamental rights during screening and the asylum ...
Guide
September 23, 2024
op.europa.eu
This practical guidance assists EU Member States in setting up or designating national independent mechanisms to monitor compliance with fundamental rights during screening of third-country nationals and when examinin...
Open
Human Rights
Report on the EU guidelines on promoting compliance with inter...
Report
September 17, 2024
op.europa.eu
International humanitarian law (IHL) sets out rules limiting and mitigating the impact of armed conflict. Establishing a careful balance between humanitarian considerations and military requirements, IHL constitutes a...
Open
Human Rights
Gender equality in the European Parliament and EU national par...
Publication
September 13, 2024
eige.europa.eu
Gender equality in the European Parliament and EU national parliaments: 2023 state of play
Open
Development
An agricultural renaissance in Africa - Seizing opportunities ...
Policy Brief
September 13, 2024
op.europa.eu
Africa is at a pivotal moment in its agricultural evolution. It is poised to harness its vast potential and emerge as a prominent player in the global food supply chain. With initiatives like the African Continental F...
Open
Cooperation
Iran - Country focus
Report
August 28, 2024
op.europa.eu
The purpose of this report is to provide contextual information of relevance to the assessment of applications for international protection, including refugee status and subsidiary protection, and to the development o...
Open
Development
Rapid assessment of human population growth, and natural carbo...
Publication
August 27, 2024
op.europa.eu
This study is the result of a response to a policy request submitted by the European Union Delegation to Cameroon to the Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity (KCBD) through the KCBD ticketing system. We summarised change...
Open
Development
Towards an accountable Africa - Unpacking challenges and oppor...
Policy Brief
August 27, 2024
op.europa.eu
Accountable governance has been proved as essential prerequisite for social and economic growth within many countries. Introducing robust accountability mechanisms, techniques, and integrated frameworks in African gov...
Open
Cooperation
Natural disasters - Anticipatory governance and disaster risk ...
Report
August 27, 2024
op.europa.eu
Climate change is a key dominant trend across the territories of the European Union (EU) given the expected growing frequency of multiple climate change-induced hazards. Serious impacts on ecosystems, the economy, and...
Open
Development
Breaking the digital gender divide in East and West Africa
Publication
August 24, 2024
op.europa.eu
This policy brief focuses on the digital gender gap in Africa, a critical issue highlighted by The World Bank. We look into why men’s and women's internet use differ significantly, due to factors such as affordabili...
Open
Cooperation
Responsibility-sharing or shifting? Implications of the new pa...
Policy Brief
June 19, 2024
epc.eu
Responsibility-sharing or shifting? Implications of the new pact for future EU cooperation with third countries
Open
Development
Digital Services For E-government: Opportunities and challenge...
Policy Brief
June 6, 2024
atlanticcouncil.org
Digital Services For E-government: Opportunities and challenges for a future 2.5 billion African demographic market
Open
Human Rights
Intentionally Vague - How Saudi Arabia And Egypt Abuse Legal S...
Policy Brief
June 6, 2024
atlanticcouncil.org
Intentionally Vague - How Saudi Arabia And Egypt Abuse Legal Systems To Suppress Online Speech
Open
Human Rights
Gender equality in the European Parliament and in national par...
Publication
May 30, 2024
eige.europa.eu
Gender equality in the European Parliament and in national parliaments in the European Union ahead of the 2024 election year
Open
Human Rights
Gender-responsive evaluation for a sustainable future for all:...
Publication
May 30, 2024
eige.europa.eu
Gender-responsive evaluation for a sustainable future for all: GREENA step-by-step toolkit
Open
Development
Reinventing the deal - What new narrative to put sustainable d...
Policy Brief
April 19, 2024
iddri.org
Reinventing the deal - What new narrative to put sustainable development at the centre of the next EC mandate?
Open
Development
Locally-led climate change adaptation works: here are eight wa...
Publication
April 9, 2024
diis.dk
Locally-led climate change adaptation works: here are eight ways to support it
Open
Development
Enhancing Industrialization And Job Creation In The Context Of...
Policy Paper
March 28, 2024
iddri.org
Enhancing Industrialization And Job Creation In The Context Of Just Energy Transition. Scoping Paper on Kenya.
Open
Human Rights
Access to sexual and reproductive healthcare in the EU under t...
Publication
February 21, 2024
eige.europa.eu
Access to sexual and reproductive healthcare in the EU under the Temporary Protection Directive
Open
Human Rights
Evidence to Action: Gender equality and gender mainstreaming i...
Publication
January 30, 2024
eige.europa.eu
Evidence to Action: Gender equality and gender mainstreaming in the COVID-19 recovery
Open
Development
Getting the relationship right climate change, mobility and hu...
Policy Brief
May 26, 2023
diis.dk
Getting the relationship right climate change, mobility and human trafficking in Ethiopia
Open
Development
BRIDGING ADAPTATION ACTION AND RESEARCH Key Insights from Peer...
Publication
June 28, 2023
diis.dk
BRIDGING ADAPTATION ACTION AND RESEARCH Key Insights from Peer-to-Peer Learning Across the Adaptation Research Alliance
Open
Human Rights
Methodological Guidance: Administrative data collection on vio...
Publication
December 14, 2023
eige.europa.eu
Methodological Guidance: Administrative data collection on violence against women and domestic violence
Open
Development
Building forward better A pathway to climate-resilient develop...
Policy Recommendation
December 1, 2023
odi.org
Building forward better A pathway to climate-resilient development in fragile and conflict-affected situations
Open
Human Rights
Bridging the gap How could a UK Business, Human Rights and Env...
Report
October 4, 2023
corporatejusticecoalition.org
Bridging the gap How could a UK Business, Human Rights and Environment Act have made a difference?
Open
Development
Fifty years of failure - The International Monetary Fund, Debt...
Policy Brief
October 10, 2023
actionaid.org
Fifty years of failure - The International Monetary Fund, Debt and Austerity in Africa
Open
Human Rights
Violencias basadas en género en el ámbito digital: un análi...
Policy Paper
August 3, 2023
cipe.org
Violencias basadas en género en el ámbito digital: un análisis en mujeres empresarias y trabajadoras
Open
Human Rights
Gender-based violence in the digital environment an analysis o...
Policy Paper
August 15, 2023
cipe.org
Gender-based violence in the digital environment an analysis on businesswomen and female workers
Open
LGBT
A Journey through the 5th Global Conference on Women’s Studies
Report
September 18, 2023
Acavent
Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Advancing Women's Studies and Gender Equality in a Global Platform
Open
Development
Playing the long game Exploring the relationship between Al-Sh...
Report
July 25, 2023
odi.org
Playing the long game Exploring the relationship between Al-Shabab and civilians in areas beyond state control
Open
Development
Practical reflections on conducting survey research in cities ...
Research Paper
July 19, 2023
odi.org
Practical reflections on conducting survey research in cities in low and middle-income countries
Open