The Africa-EU Platform for Dialogue on Governance and Human Rights was launched on November 12th 2010 in the run up to the 3rd Africa-EU Summit.This Platform is the culmination of the extensive work that has taken place within the Joint Africa-EU Strategy, which was adopted at the first Africa-EU Summit in Lisbon in December 2007, and specifically it's Partnership on Democratic Governance and Human Rights.

The platform reflects the EU-Africa partners’ commitment to in-depth dialogue on Democratic Governance and Human Rights, with the aim of promoting these values and strengthening cooperation in this area for tangible improvements in the lives of African and European citizens.

The Platform provides an open, inclusive and informal space for dialogue, allowing the formulation of shared governance agendas and recommendations. Such an open forum for quality exchange on thematic issues will also feed the political dialogue between the two continents and allow for improved EU support for African governance initiatives such as the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) and the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance.

Through the creation and facilitation of an open space for all key African and European stakeholders; continental institutions such as the African Union and European Commissions, member states, civil society and private sector, to play an active role, the Platform will contribute to enhancing democratic governance policies and respect for human rights on both continents, issues that are critical to the development of any society.

• Working methods
• Working group on Governance of Natural resources, including in conflict and post conflict situations
• Working group on Governance of Natural resources, Presentation: Why does it matter?
• Working group on Freedom of expression, including media, as a vehicle for promoting democratic change
• Governance and management of natural resources (PPT presentation) [FR]