This topic deals with general and cross-cutting development issues such as the Agenda for Change, the Sustainable Development Goals and the Post-2015 global framework, or research for development. Developing countries bear the primary responsibility for their own development, but the EU accepts its share of responsibility and accountability for the joint efforts undertaken in partnership.

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Introduction to INTPA

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    Team Europe

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      This course introduces the basic concepts of Team Europe, the Team Europe approach, Team Europe Initiatives (TEIs), and the Global Gateway strategy. It also presents concrete examples of projects supported through Team Europe.

      Duration: 1 hour

      2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

        This course aims to raise awareness and provide understanding of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and familiarise the learner with the means of implementation within INTPA.
        Duration: 25 min

        Francis Fukuyama: Economic and political development: the importance of institutions

          Professor Francis Fukuyama of Stanford University discussed the role of political development for economic development, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The lecture was hosted by the Faculty of the Political Science and International Studies of the University of Warsaw.

          Duration: 1h43min

          Global Workshop on Joint Programming

            On 4-6 December 2018, a Global Workshop on Joint Programming was held in Cambodia, with the participation of European development partners from all around the world. This selection of videos comprises the shared experiences of various experts in the field, focusing on joint programming and providing a global picture of what it means to work together at country level.

            Introduction to the EU International Partnerships

              This course enables to familiarise learners with the mission and operations of INTPA in the context of development and cooperation, gain a general understanding of INTPA's procedures and processes and translate and apprehend the role and mission of their units within INTPA.
              Duration: 2 hours
              Also available in: Français

              Introduction to the European Union's International Partnerships policy

                Ending poverty has always been the main aim of the European Union’s development cooperation with partner countries around the world. While this remains our number one goal, we also need to ensure that progress we make to meet today’s needs does not come at the expense of future generations’ needs.

                Also available in: French, Spanish, Portuguese


                Joint Programming Guidance

                  Joint Programming is the joint planning of development cooperation and external action by EU development/external action partners working in a partner country. It is a voluntary, flexible and tailored process designed and driven by these European partners.

                  The purpose of this document is to support EU Delegations in better working  together with Member States, like-minded partners and country stakeholders.


                  Tools and Methods Series Guidelines, Reference Document No 8

                  Version June, 2018


                  Also available in: Français  Español


                  Policy Coherence for Development (PCD)

                    Have you heard about Policy coherence for Development? This course will allow you to better understand this important EU commitment.
                    Duration: 1 hour
                    Also available in: Français

                    Poverty Reduction Quiz 

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                      Across the globe, the EU acts through its European development policy whose primary objective is poverty eradication in the context of sustainable development. Take the quiz and test your knowledge in this area.


                      Results of the External Evaluation of the EU’s regional development cooperation with Latin America

                        The seminar aimed at sharing and discussing with stakeholders the results of the independent evaluation of the European Union’s regional development cooperation with Latin America in 2009-2017. The EU regional cooperation focused on strengthening institutional capacities and response strategies in the region, improving the level of ownership, promoting innovative approaches (South-South and Triangular cooperation), and fostering intra-regional cooperation.

                        Duration: 2h 20 min


                        Supporting Change through Capacity Development

                          At the end of the training, participants will have an understanding of the power of Capacity Development (CD), as reaffirmed in the Busan High level Forum on Aid & Development Effectiveness, both to support change and achieving sustainable results.