This topic covers a wide range of issues related to the EU commitment to protect and promote health as a human right for all in the frame of the EC external cooperation. Support to the building of competent health systems, accessibility to basic health services, equity and solidarity values are just some of the principles guiding this cooperation. Maternal and child mortality, the crisis of human resources in the health sector, poverty related diseases and other issues may be addressed under this topic. 

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    The objective of this reference document is to support the ongoing effort of the European Union (EU) to strengthen its approach to development cooperation to address inequalities in its partner countries. While recognising the importance of all forms of inequality, the document will focus primarily on income inequality, effective policy responses and how to address inequality in development cooperation.

    Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, 2022

      This 5-minute video in English, presents an overview of the income inequalities guide and ways to address inequality through development cooperation. The video starts with a well-rounded presentation of Inequality. It continues with the presentation of the Reference Document on inequalities. Finally, it explains how the EU development cooperation actions are addressing the issue of inequalities, through 4 core principles.

      Duration: 5 min


        The objective of this reference document is to support the ongoing effort of the European Union (EU) to strengthen its approach to development cooperation to address inequalities in its partner countries. While recognising the importance of all forms of inequality, the document will focus primarily on income inequality, effective policy responses and how to address inequality in development cooperation.

        Tools and Methods Series

        Reference Document No 29

        September 2021

        Also available in French

          In the current programming context, Universal Health Coverage (UHC) links with all priorities of the new Commission, and is key to accomplish our mandate of eradicating poverty and fighting inequalities. This webinar aims to introduce the UHC concept, delineate its key dimensions and importance, discuss progress and challenges to date on advancing UHC and illustrate what UHC programming is about and looks like.

          Duration: 1 h 30 min

            Building on EDCTP2, the Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking will address the lack of appropriate diagnostics, treatments and vaccines, to address infectious diseases, such as HIV, malaria and tuberculosis, but also other poverty related and neglected infectious diseases, that are prevalent in Africa, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. During the webinar the achievements of the current partnership will be presented. Particular emphasis will be put on the future Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking, including the benefits for countries participating in the future partnership.

            Duration: 1 h 30 min

              The objective of the webinar is to provide an overview of the opportunities and challenges to digitalization and civil registries in EU Delegation (EUD) partner countries and to provide practical options for integrating civil registration systems in other EU programmatic areas.

              Duration: 1 h 30 min

                During this session, you will assist to a live(ly) presentation about Coaching @ the Commission followed by Q&A to deepen your understanding of how coaching could benefit you and/or your team and/or peers. You will be able to see the link between coaching and performance, and how this tool can help staff and ultimately, the organization to face and adapt to change. You will be able to ask questions on how a coaching session entails and how a coach works with you or your team/peers, and much more.

                Duration: 1 h 


                  This document outlines the conclusions and recommendations of the European Council regarding the future direction and priorities of the European Union for the next institutional cycle.


                    These guidelines present a step-by-step method that can be used by EU staff to correctly implement the I-Marker within the first steps of the INTPA’s project cycle.

                    This documentation is restricted to EC Staff in HQ and DEL.

                      The document highlights the EU's commitment to inclusive growth, poverty reduction, and tackling inequalities in its partnerships with non-EU countries. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive approaches, cooperation with partner countries, and resource mobilization to effectively address inequality.


                        This session provides introduction to the health sector, including its structure, main players, key principles and tools available to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and an interactive Q&A session approaching themes of interest. The session aims to generate a better understanding of INTPA's health sector structure, its synergies with other sectors and the various instruments available to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, while supporting health systems strengthening in partner countries and contributing to the achievement of  the Sustainable Development Goals 3.

                        Duration: 1 h 30 min


                        This webinar is destined to EC staff.

                          This webinar will explore the opportunities and challenges related to Demography in EU Delegation (EUD) partner countries. The main goal of the webinar is to guide EUDs towards practical options for engaging in demography in both standalone programmes and by integrating demography-related objectives into other programmatic areas.

                          Duration: 1 h 30 min