Thanks to the participation of over twenty Heads of State and government, and more than 1000 decision-makers, members of civil society, and world-class experts, the first edition of the European Development Days in November 2006 has been widely recognised as a major success.
The next edition of the European Development Days, in Lisbon, will provide concrete networking opportunities and an attractive social program.

Roundtable discussions will focus on a variety of issues, such as:

• the vulnerability of developing countries
• the protection of global public goods
• the impact of climate changes on spaces and populations
• the adaptations and opportunities that these changes are putting forward.

The European Union is not only the primary sponsor of development aid, but also a leader in international policy formulation.

The European Development Days improve our ability to foster open multi-actor dialogues where leading development professionals are brought together to exchange, listen and learn from partners.