1. New dynamics of North-South SolidarityPromoting an active involvement of Civil Society in the Euro-African dialogue April, 2007 – March, 2008 The Presidency Project of Portuguese NGDOs

2. The EU Presidency Project of the Portuguese NGDO Platform Background Millenium Summit Cotonou African Union NEPAD EU consensus for dvpt Changing environment: current trends and future challenges: EU-Africa joint strategy, role of NGO’s in Development, Climate change, migration, EPA’s, etc. Paris Declaration Euro African Summit Cairo EU Strategy for Africa Monterrey Conference 2000 2001 2002 2005 2006 2007 Parallel event CSO’s Lisbon Key issues: fight against poverty, promotion of social well being, econ. And globalization, democracy and human rights

3. The EU Presidency Project of the Portuguese NGDO Platform Goal Continuing and reinforcing the on-going dialogue, building on previous outcomes strategies to tackle future challenges of the Euro-African relationship. Active involvement of Civil Society in the Euro-African dialogue Guiding principales: Shared commitments, mutual acountability, ownership increase dialogue and partnerships among devt Stakeholders Training, Partnership building, Strengthening Dialogue increase public opinion Awareness Inform, Mobilize

4. The EU Presidency Project of the Portuguese NGDO Platform Focus Bridging discourse and practice –Civil Society Initiatives for an improved dialogue on development 1 – Public accountability, Governanceand the fulfillment of human rights Governance of Aid, Fragile States, civil society control on budgets and public expenditures, accountability, governance and fulfillment of human rights 2 – Development & Cooperation Issues political approach of Euro Africa relationship, regional integration, partnerships, innovative and additional funding for development, quality, quantity and transparency of aid, etc…. 3 – Development and Migration Causes of migration, right of migrants, management of migrations fluxes, human security and fragile states, etc. on-going processes: Coherence, EU-Africa joint Strategy, EPA’s, Aid effectiveness, role of civil society, partnerships for dvpt etc. Initiative, Participation, Ownership, Mutual accountability, shared commitment and Action

5. Portuguese Presidency The EU Presidency Project of the Portuguese NGDO Platform Oficial Presidency will focus on: • Paris Agenda on Aid effectiveness • Negotiations for EPA’s • Joint Eu-Africa Strategy • Consensus on Humanitarian Aid • Security • Migration (illegal immigration, traficking of human beings) • Climate change • Crise prevention and Fragile States 1st report back on coherence to be presented during the Portuguese Presidency

6. The EU Presidency Project of the Portuguese NGDO Platform Calendar NGDO Presidency Project • July, 3: Official launch of the Portuguese Presidency • July: Launch of Oficial Webpage • September-October: decentralised events, Portugal • 29-31 October Civil Society Forum on the Euro African Dialogue, Lisbon • November Media and Lobbying activities • December, 7: Euro-African Summit • January: End of Portuguese Presidency – Hand over, Slovenian Platform • January-March: Follow up- Building partnerships for develpment

7. The EU Presidency Project of the Portuguese NGDO Platform Key eventCivil Society Forum for the Euro-African Dialogue • Analyze the process & choosing options: • Instrument for policy analyze and debate, aiming at opening and broadening the horizon/perspectives of the dialogue among Europe and Africa. • Opportunity for a wide range of civil society and parliament representatives from Europe and Africa to voice their main concerns and make recommendations on how to improve the Europe-Africa dialogue • Implement change: • Strengthen working relationships and partnerships among northern and southern NGOs/CSOs (“reciprocal support”) • Implement change: Build concrete proposals to improve efficiency of CSO action (good governance) • Multiplier effect: organized together the Parliamentarian Forum (North South Centre) and preparatory meeting for Youth Forum  • Build on and follow up, existing relationships and partnerships among European and African organizations and networks

8. The EU Presidency Project of the Portuguese NGDO Platform Key eventWhat is expected as a product of this Forum? A proactive and innovative political declaration: Civil Society vision on Euro African relationships key political messages and recommendations on the main topics tackled during the Forum

9. The EU Presidency Project of the Portuguese NGDO Platform Main Partners North South Centre – Council of Europe Concord IOM Gulbenkian Foundation Members of the Presidency Working group at the Port. NGDO Platform Venro, Coordination Sud, Sloga

10. The EU Presidency Project of the Portuguese NGDO Platform More information www.plataformaongd.pt