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HomeFeasibility study on establishing an EU-Africa task force for policy cooperation and dialogue on international ocean governance
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The ties that bind Africa and the European Union (EU) are broad and deep. They are the results of history, geographical proximity and shared interests expressed through bilateral and multilateral agreements. The EU is determined to strengthen its relations with the African Union and its states and build a stronger political partnership based on mutual commitments, shared responsibility and joint action. Ocean governance, including fisheries and the blue economy, has been identified as one of the areas in which cooperation between the two continents should be scaled up. To put this in motion and as a good example of enhanced cooperation, the setting up of a dedicated Task Force has been considered. This study analyses the feasibility of and modalities for establishing an EU-Africa “blue” Task Force. Specifically, it examines the thematic and geographical scope, possible work streams of common interest, profiles for membership, working modalities (including a roadmap to the end of 2022) and a communications strategy. In order to gather a sound evidence base, it followed a mixed methodological approach: a detailed desk review as well as consultations of stakeholders in the EU and in Africa. The study recommends the setting up of an EU-Africa “blue” Task Force following a two-step approach: first, a strategic alignment between the EU and Africa on key priorities and objectives in ocean governance; second, the development of shared action plans with the objective of achieving tangible progress on the ground.
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- Corporate author(s): European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (European Commission) , Ramboll , Wageningen University
- Personal author(s): Le Den, Xavier ; Finello, Francesca ; Sharp, Fraser ; Steinmann, Jacob ; Soma, Katrine ; Skirtun, Maggie
- Themes: Africa, Caribbean and Pacific , External relations
- Subject: Africa , African Union , enhanced cooperation , European Union , feasibility study , international cooperation , law of the sea , maritime economy , sustainable development
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| ISSN | ISBN 978-92-95225-26-8 | DOI 10.2926/709293 | Catalogue number HZ-06-22-034-EN-N |
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