Università Roma Tre

The lessons will focus on European policy towards developing countries.
In this regard, the Cotonou Agreement, signed on June 23, 2000 for a period of 20 years is fundamental, which aims to stimulate and accelerate the economic, social and cultural development of the ACP States (Africa, Caribbean, Pacific), to contribute to peace and security and to foster a stable and democratic political climate.

The process of revising the Cotonou Agreement took place in accordance with Article 95 thereof which allows its modification every five years (except with regard to the provisions on economic and commercial cooperation).

The agreement marks a new phase of cooperation between the ACP countries and the European Union, a cooperation that began with the signing of the first cooperation agreement (Yaoundé Convention) in 1964 and continued with the four Lomé conventions.

The Cotonou Agreement inaugurates a new approach to cooperation, in light of the limited success achieved by the main method of managing non-reciprocal trade preferences of the conventions that preceded it and the need to adapt to international developments such as globalization and the technological evolution, as well as the profound social changes in ACP countries. This approach is aimed at strengthening the political dimension, ensuring new flexibility and giving greater responsibility to the ACP States.

The study will take place on the notes taken in class