European Union's Connectivity Agenda

The book unpacks the European Union's (EU) connectivity agenda, in the context of global environmental governance, with a particular focus on development partnerships, i. As the world struggles to realise the sustainable development goals (SDGs), mobilizing appropriate resources towards the vulnerable is crucial. Institutionalising collaborative and cooperative frameworks of financial sustainability becomes pivotal. The book makes a case for Brussels to collaborate with the global South towards facilitating innovative solutions for the global good. Trilateral development cooperation between India and EU, under the India-EU Connectivity Strategy is important. Here, the imperative to build North-South cooperation is to bridge the divide between the two and move beyond a two-bloc world, thus underlining multilateralism.

Examines the role of development partnerships in connectivity projects for sustainable development Highlights the relevance of bridging the North-South divide for enhanced connectivity between EU and Asia Explores trilateral development cooperation between India-EU to address the SDG financing gap

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Dr. Swati Prabhu is Associate Fellow, Observer Research Foundation (ORF), India. Swati completed her PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on the European Union's development policy and environment focusing on the challenges of the SDGs. She was selected as an Erasmus+ Mobility Fellow in 2018. Swati has authored several briefs on furthering India-EU relations for the EU-India Think Tanks Twinning Initiative (EUITTI).

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“The author delves into the internal and external politics of the EU, and explores how they are shaping the EU’s connectivity agenda, development partnerships and environmental governance. The book is timely for the policy community seeking to bolster their connectivity ties in geopolitically and geoeconomically challenging times.”

Amrita Narlikar, D.Phil. Oxon, Ph.D. Cantab (incorp.), Distinguished Fellow, Observer Research Foundation

“Swati Prabhu reimagines connectivity – not as a geopolitical contest – but as a vital bridge for inclusive, sustainable, and ethical partnerships. Particularly noteworthy is her analysis of EU-India dynamics and the untapped potential of triangular partnerships”.

Dr Adrian Haack, Director, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), India Office

“Swati Prabhu skillfully bridges the EU’s evolving development paradigm with the global connectivity landscape. Through a careful interrogation of aid dynamics, policy coherence, and environmental diplomacy, Prabhu illustrates how connectivity has become a battleground for influence as well as a platform for cooperation.”

Stefania Benaglia, EU Foreign Policy Expert

“Swati’s excellent work offers a compelling case for EU to evolve from a donor to a partner in the global transformation for sustainability. This book is a timely contribution to the evolving discourse on global development.”

Manjeev Singh Puri

Former Ambassador of India to the EU and Lead Negotiator for India at Rio+20

The book unpacks the European Union’s (EU) connectivity agenda, in the context of global environmental governance, with a particular focus on development partnerships, i. As the world struggles to realise the sustainable development goals (SDGs), mobilizing appropriate resources towards the vulnerable is crucial. Institutionalising collaborative and cooperative frameworks of financial sustainability becomes pivotal. The book makes a case for Brussels to collaborate with the global South towards facilitating innovative solutions for the global good. Trilateral development cooperation between India and EU, under the India-EU Connectivity Strategy is important. Here, the imperative to build North-South cooperation is to bridge the divide between the two and move beyond a two-bloc world, thus underlining multilateralism.

Dr. Swati Prabhu is Associate Fellow, Observer Research Foundation (ORF), India. Swati completed her PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on the European Union's development policy and environment focusing on the challenges of the SDGs. She was selected as an Erasmus+ Mobility Fellow in 2018. Swati has authored several briefs on furthering India-EU relations for the EU-India Think Tanks Twinning Initiative (EUITTI).

Inhalt

Chapter 1: Introduction: Connectivity, Sustainability & Development Partnerships: What's the Connect?.- Chapter 2: The European Union's 'Development' Tryst with the Connectivity Agenda.- Chapter 3: The European Union's Development Partnerships & the Financing Agenda.- Chapter 4: The European Union's Coherence Concerns, Geopolitical Gameplay & Agenda 2030.- Chapter 5: Enhancing North-South Cooperation for Connectivity: India, European Union and the Global South.- Chapter 6: Conclusion.