The Cotonou Partnership Agreement provides the base for the EU – ACP Partnership, and was signed in June 2000 at Cotonou, Benin.
However, the agreement will expire in 2020, with a successor partnership agreement expected to take its place after its expiry.
The EU-ACP Partnership has contributed to a number of developmental programs amongst its ACP partners. Ranging from Development Financing, to Trade Agreements like the EPAs, Climate Change Programs, as well as, the European Development Fund programs (EDF).
