The early deliverables and priorities of the governance partnership were:
launching the Governance Platform by 2009, and will involve the AU in the preparation of the European Charter of cooperation on Local Governance
In the field of AU Capacity building, the use of available EC support will be maximized by reviewing actions so far and identifying shared priorities by the end of 2008, in order to ensure adequate support to the various components of the AU Democratic Governance and Human Rights architecture
In the area of Human Rights, the European Commission will support a first joint civil society meeting back to back with the forthcoming session of the EU-AU Human Rights Dialogue in 2009, and will identify by early 2009 themes and format for joint initiative at the UN
With regard to election observations, the European Commission will promote closer consultations in the field between the EU and AU observation missions in the same African countries, in particular with regard to international standards and code of conduct
The European Commission stands ready to support and promote EU Member States in exchange programmes for election observers, which could include the invitation of AU observers to elections in the EU, starting with the next elections for the European Parliament, and launch a pilot project in support to AU election observation activities with a view to consolidating the AU’s good practices
the European Commission will step up support for the training of AU election observers, including dedicated training, seminars or internships.
Progress So far
The draft Joint Roadmaps submitted at the 12th Africa-EU Ministerial Troika provided the basis for further work on the Democratic Governance and Human Rights Partnership. It specified a timeframe for launching the Platform for Dialogue and other priority actions, as well as comments on the current state of play. View the Roadmap for this partnership (adapted from original document)
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