On 28th September 2018 the ACP Group of States and the EU began negotiations for a successor Agreement to the Cotonou Agreement which comes to an end in February 2020. This section contains all you need to know about the negotiations.
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INTRA-ACP PROGRAMMING MATRIX
Intra-ACP Programmes implemented in ACP Countries
Action Against Desertification
African Peace Facility
Aviation Africa
Biodiversity and Protected Areas Management (BIOPAMA)
ACP Business Climate
COLEACP
Competitive Industries and Innovation Programme
Coton ACP
ACP-EU Cultures+
ACP-EU Commodities Programme
ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme
ACP-EU Energy Facility
ACP-EU EDULINK Programme
ACP-EU Fish II Programme
Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA Intra-ACP)
Hub & Spokes - Enhancing Trade Capacity in ACP
Initiative Francophone Por La Formation A Distance Des Maitres (IFADEM)
Intra-ACP Agricultural Policy Programme (APP)
Intra-ACP Academic Mobility Scheme
ACP Multilateral Environmental Agreements
ACP-EU Microfinance Programme
ACP-EU Migration Action
Minising the Illegal Killing of Elephants (MIKES)
ACP Mining Database
ACP MEAs (Multilateral Environmental Agreements)
ACP Multilateral Trading System Programme
ACP-EU Natural Disaster Risk Reduction Programme
ACP Observatory on Migration
Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme
Renewed Partnership: Strengthening pharmaceutical systems and improving access to quality medicines
ACP-EU Science and Technology
Strengthening Fishery Products
ACP-EU Technical Barriers to Trade Programme
ACP-EU Water Facility
Centre Technique de Coopération Agricole et Rurale (CTA)
TRADECOM
Statement by the ACP Secretary General on the Situation in Sudan
Brussels 12 June 2019/ACP: On behalf of the African, Carribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) and the ACP Secretariat, the Secretary General, Dr. Patrick Gomes, expresses his deep concern about the violence in Sudan that has led to loss of lives. He recalls the need for the parties to take responsability for the safety and security of the citizens of Sudan.
The Secretary General urges all parties to refrain from any further action that could exacerbate the situation. He calls on them to pursue peaceful dialogue that provides an environment that meets the aspirations of the people of Sudan.
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79-Nation ACP Moving into a New Era of Global Partnerships
Brussels 11 June 2019/ACP: To bring "Asia and the Americas into closer bonds of friendship" with the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States and "strengthen South-South solidarity", Secretary-General Dr. Patrick I. Gomes is keen to "build bridges with India on technical cooperation" and initiate a "new partnership" with Peru. He was speaking at the 'ACP Day' celebrations.
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Statement by the ACP Secretary General on the Occasion of ACP Day 2019
On the occasion of the 44th Anniversary of the signing of the Georgetown Agreement, the document that established the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States, we celebrate the unity and solidarity with all our member states and long-standing partners while at the same time looking forward to new partnerships.
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ACP Day 2019 Celebration
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44th Session of the ACP-EU Council of ministers
Brussels 28 May 2019/ACP: The African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) - EU Council of ministers met for its annual meeting on 23-24 May. It discussed the implementation of the ACP-EU partnership agreement, known as the Cotonou agreement. Tags: News articles
Media Briefing by H.E Dr. Patrick Gomes ACP Secretary General and H.E Minister Nandcoomar Bodha of Mauritius
Media Briefing by H.E Dr. Patrick Gomes ACP Secretary General and H.E Mr. Nandcoomar Bodha Minister of Public Infrastructure and Land Transport & Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade of the Republic of Mauritius at the 109th session of the ACP Council of Ministers, ACP House, Wednesday 22nd May 2019.
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“Joint Engagements Lead To Innovations”: Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme (PSUP) - Press Conference
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New ACP-EU Partnership: Chief negotiators assess progress made and move talks on to next stage
Brussels, 23 May 2019/ACP: Following the recent consultations at regional level with African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries, Chief Negotiators Commissioner Mimica and Togolese Minister Robert Dussey, met in Brussels today to discuss the outline for the future ACP-EU agreement.
Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development and EU's Chief Negotiator, Neven Mimica, said: “The agreement is taking shape. It is time to step up our efforts and speed up our progress to deliver as expected. Today’s discussions on the regional partnerships bring us a step closer to this new and stronger cooperation we are aiming for”.
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Opening Statement by the President of Council Honorable Tjekero Tweya Minister of Industrialization, Trade and SME Development of the Republic of Namibia at the 109th Session of the ACP Council of Ministers
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ACP in Action: Interactive Map of Intra-ACP Projects in the Member States
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EDULINK, ACP Science and Technology, ACP Caribbean & Pacific Research Programme for Sustainable Development Results and impacts 2012 – 2018 (25 MB)
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ACP Negotiating Mandate - May 2018
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The Courier - 50 years of ACP-EU Cooperation
Policy Framework Document:
Toward the ACP we want
Report of the Eminent Persons Group
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