EU Country Roadmaps for Engagement with civil society - a quick overview why they matter

An empowered Civil Society is a crucial component of any democratic system and is an asset in itself. It represents and fosters pluralism and can contribute to more effective policies, to equitable and sustainable development and inclusive growth.

It is within this framework that the European Commission developed EU Country Roadmaps for engagement with CSOs – a new way of working for EU Delegations and Member States, allowing more structured and strategic cooperation with Civil Society in each of the countries with which the EU works.

In this short brochure you will find 7 reasons why Roadmaps matter