EU Development Cooperation Policy Shifts from Charity to Self-interest
EU Development Cooperation Policy Shifts from Charity to Self-interest

Author(s): Patryk Kugiel
Subject(s): Politics, International relations/trade, Welfare systems, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: EU; development; cooperation policy; poverty; aid;
Summary/Abstract: In recent years, the EU’s development cooperation policy has evolved, moving away from an approach based on poverty eradication and the needs of partner countries to focusing more on its own interests. This change is supported by the majority of EU members. This gives the EU the opportunity to exert strategic influence in the world but risks the loss of its unique identity as an altruistic donor and attractive partner in development cooperation. The change in the Union’s approach is consistent with the position of Poland, which can use it to reform and strengthen its development aid system.

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