European Development Days |

2011 FORUM

News from the first day of EDD 2011

EDD 2011 news roundup

Watch a roundup of the most exciting and memorable moments from the first day of EDD 2011.

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News from the second day of EDD 2011

EDD 2011 news roundup

Watch a roundup of the most exciting and memorable moments from the second day of EDD 2011.

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Photos now online

Photos from EDD 2011

Browse the best photos from EDD 2011.

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Browse our archive online

Quotes, speeches and HLP summaries

Quotes from participants, speeches from speakers, and summaries of all HLPs are available online. Browse our archive today!

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The UK's Guardian newspaper reports on EDD 2011

EDD 2011 featured in The Guardian

This year's edition of EDDs has attracted global coverage, including an interesting and informative article in the respected UK broadsheet, The Guardian. Click here to read the article.

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Every voice matters

LIVE Replays

Make your contribution to Europe's premier forum on international affairs and development cooperation. Watch the EDD 2011 Replays.

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Warsaw, 15-16 December

Development and Democracy

This year, the EDDs will focus on development and democracy in the wake of the recent Arab Spring events and the proposals of the European Commission for a new EU development policy.

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Topics

Human rights

'Deeply rooted' in EU development policy

‘Humanity will not enjoy security without development, it will not enjoy development without security, and it will not enjoy either without respect for human rights.’ In Larger Freedom, United Nations, 2005

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Development and Democracy

The cornerstone of partnership and cooperation

Commitment to the fundamental values of democracy, human rights and rule of law is the cornerstone of any partnership and cooperation between the EU and beneficiary countries. It is also why the EU is now focusing on partner countries where it can have the greatest impact, while supporting sustainable economic growth.

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An 'Agenda for Change'

EU development policy moves forward

We live in changing, uncertain times. Today’s complex challenges require new solutions and new strategies to eliminate poverty. The European Commission is refocusing its efforts to increase aid impact, concentrate on fewer sectors and focus on countries most in need.

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From aid effectiveness to development effectiveness

Increasing the impact of EU development policy

The EU’s ‘Agenda for Change’ is a new framework for development cooperation. Future EU spending will concentrate on sectors that are key for long-term and inclusive growth, target countries in the greatest need of external support, and focus on those areas where aid can make a difference. The sectors comprising the foundation for sustainable growth include good governance, agriculture and food security, and clean energy.

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