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Memorandum - Democracy, human rights, and natural resources in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

In the post-electoral framework of the European Union, the European Network for Central Africa (EurAc) publishes its 2019 memorandum on democracy, human rights and natural resources in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, aiming to equip newly elected MEPs with an overview of the main dynamics shaping the Great Lakes region and the two countries and to instil new impetus on European policies towards the region.

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JOINT POLICY NOTE - Ensuring the proper implementation of the EU Regulation on the responsible sourcing of minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas

The extraction, transport, and trade of minerals have been linked to conflict, corruption, and human rights abuses for decades. The minerals trade has financed armed groups, bankrolled oppressive security forces, facilitated money laundering and corruption, and allowed companies to benefit from serious human rights abuses, like child labour, land-grabbing, and forced evictions. As the world faces climate change, increasing populations and diminishing resources, global supply chains are under increased scrutiny.

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JOINT POLICY NOTE - Ensuring the proper implementation of the EU Regulation on the responsible sourcing of minerals from conflict-affected and high risk areas

This joint policy note provides a critical assessment of the state of implementation of the Regulation, and addresses recommendations to the Commission and Member States to duly fulfil their obligations under the Regulation.
Cosigned by ActionAid, Alboan, Amnesty International, EurAc, Focsiv, Germanwatch, Global Witness, Justicia i Pau, Justice & Paix, OENZ, PowerShift, SOMO and Weed. 

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EurAc Annual Report 2018

The European Network for Central Africa (EurAc) publishes its annual report for 2018, highlighting the activities and publications of the secretariat and the members in 2018, it's 15th anniversary year. 
Contents: 
- Editorial by François Mercier, President of EurAc
- The new EurAc Strategy 2018-2020: Towards an increased EU support to the people in the Great Lakes Region

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POLICY BRIEF - No intensification without participation: European donors must ensure the effective participation of Rwandan farmers in the elaboration of agricultural policy

In its latest policy brief “No intensification without participation: European donors must ensure the effective participation of Rwandan farmers in the elaboration of agricultural policy”, the Eur

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