Global Europe - Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation (NDICI)

Global Europe is the EU's funding programme to eradicate poverty, promote sustainable development, and international cooperation in EU neighbourhood countries.

Aims & Objectives

Global Europe is the EU’s main funding programme for working with countries outside the EU. Its goal is to eradicate poverty, promote sustainable development, and strengthen partnerships with neighbouring and partner countries worldwide.

Global Europe focuses on:

  • Human development - health, education, and skills
  • Social inclusion and reducing inequality
  • Gender equality
  • Tackling climate change and protecting the environment
  • Supporting migration management
  • Promoting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law

Funding is organised into three main pillars:

The Geographic Pillar supports cooperation with specific regions:

  • European Neighbourhood
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Asia and the Pacific
  • Americas and the Caribbean.

The Thematic Pillar addresses global issues such as:

  • Human rights and democracy
  • Civil society support
  • Stability and peace
  • Conflict resolution and global challenges.

The Rapid-Response Pillar allows the EU to act quickly in crises, conflicts, or instability.

What does it support?

Global Europe funds projects that support:

  • Education and skills programmes
  • Climate change mitigation and adaptation
  • Digital transformation projects
  • Sustainable growth, jobs, and trade initiatives
  • Rule of law and governance reforms
  • Protection and promotion of human rights

The EU defines its policy areas and specific objectives with each partner country and region through the programming process. Check all Multi-annual indicative plans (MIPs) per country.

Who can apply?

Details on eligibility vary by call and are set out in the call document for specific funding opportunities.

Applicants are typically:

  • NGOs
  • civil society organisations
  • public authorities
  • international organisations
  • private sector actors working on development or cooperation projects

EU Policy

Read more about EU policy on the topic of Human rights, justice, equality.

Budget

The total programme budget is €79.5 billion for 2021-2027.

Project Example:

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National Contact Point in Ireland

There is currently no Irish National Contact Point for Global Europe. Please contact the Access Europe team with any questions.

Open Calls

Find open calls for Global Europe.

Want to find out more?

Global Europe: NDICI overview

EU External Action (RELEX-PROSPECT)

Commission's Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA)

Commission's Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR)

Guide to Global Europe Funding for Civil Society Organisations (2023)

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