NDICI - Global Europe 2021-2027 Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument

The Neighborhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI - Global Europe) aims to promote the Union's core values, principles and interests around the world in order to pursue the objectives and principles of EU external action. NDICI also includes the European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+) and the External Action Guarantee for the MFF period 2021-2027. Objectives The specific objectives of the instrument are: to support and promote dialogue and cooperation with regions and third countries in the Neighborhood, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Americas and the Caribbean; develop special strengthened partnerships and enhanced political cooperation with European Neighborhood Policy countries, based on cooperation, peace and stability and a shared commitment to the universal values of democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights, with the aim of achieving deep-rooted and sustainable democracy and progressive socio-economic integration as well as people-to-people contacts; globally: (i) protecting, promoting and advancing democracy, the rule of law, including accountability mechanisms, and human rights, including gender equality and the protection of human rights defenders, including in the most difficult circumstances and emergency situations; (ii) supporting civil society organizations; (iii) promoting stability and peace and preventing conflict, so as to contribute to the protection of civilians; (iv) addressing other global challenges such as climate change, the protection of biodiversity and the environment, and migration and mobility; (d) responding rapidly to: (i) situations of crisis, instability, and conflict, including those that may arise from migration flows and forced displacement, and hybrid threats; (ii) challenges to resilience, including natural and man-made disasters, and the need to link humanitarian aid to development action; (iii) needs and priorities of the Union's foreign policy....