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Viewing Cotonou From a Helicopter

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 April 2022

Bridget McBean*
Affiliation:
Head of communication and information, European Centre for Development Policy Management Onze Lieve Vrouweplein 21, 6211 HE Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Finding the most worthwhile information for one's purpose today is no easy task. An array of information providers has exploded. The Internet, twentyfour hour television channels, numerous magazines and journals provide facts and opinion. But which source is more credible? How can one formulate one's own opinion or position, especially when working with nuanced or topical subjects? It is believed that specialised research requires a different approach to accurate information gathering.

The role of information managers and providers is paramount. They have the ability to search and structure interesting resources for use of a range of users. This paper maps some of the principle sources of information about the Cotonou Partnership Agreement, including the core texts such as the Agreement, and also sources supplying analysis; facts and comments on the content, process and progress of the Agreement.

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Copyright © International African Institute 2004

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1. The European Centre for Development Management Policy aims to facilitate co-operation between the European Union (EU) and the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries. The Centre's communication and information activities aim to strengthen the networking of information and the sharing of knowledge about the Agreement in a non partisan manner and by building partnerships.