The European Business Council for Africa

Europe’s leading forum on development since 2006

Organised by the European Commission, the European Development Days (EDD) bring the development community together each year to share ideas and experiences in ways that inspire new partnerships and innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.

7-8 JUNE 2017 / Tour & Taxis / Brussels

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Themes and Topics

The European Development Days is Europe's leading forum on international cooperation and development. EDD 2017 will promote a new global strategy to address the most pressing current global development challenges and bring together development actors committed to tackling poverty worldwide with a particular emphasis on engaging the private sector as a partner in economic development. The private sector's role in international development policies will be discussed and spotlighted throughout the forum. Overarching objectives of the private sector engagement include the promotion of inclusive growth and the creation of decent jobs in particular for women and youth, which leads to improved living conditions. Together, we can shape global policy, share knowledge and promote real innovation.

Investing in People and Planet

YOUNG PEOPLE
GENDER EQUALITY/WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
MIGRATION AND MOBILITY 
DEMOGRAPHY AND DEVELOPMENT 
INEQUALITIES
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AND CLIMATE ACTION 

Investing in Prosperity

SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT

DOMESTIC RESOURCE MOBILISATION

TRADE AND FAIR GLOBALISATION

DIGITALISATION

DECENT JOBS

Investing in Peace and Partnership

PARTNERING WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR
PARTNERSHIPS FOR CSOS AND LOCAL ACTORS
ENGAGING WITH MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES (MICS)
BUILDING GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS
FRAGILITY AND RESILIENCE