The EU and its Member States are the world’s biggest donors of aid, providing more than 50% of the money spent globally to help poor countries. Part of this aid is channeled through EU-funded projects worldwide where the European Commission is responsible for delivery and results.

How effective are current EU aid mechanisms? Do they represent value for money for Europeans? Do they make a real impact on the lives of people living in developing countries?

Backed by the EC EuropeAid Co-operation Office, the European Journalism Centre is holding an intensive three-day briefing for EU journalists in Brussels. It is a chance to discover in detail the challenges of development aid and discuss the EU's role in promoting good governance, democracy and peace.

Sessions feature meetings with key Commission officials, NGOs and independent experts and focus on concrete projects and results as well as the key policies underpinning these actions.

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