Overview
Equatorial Guinea's economy is dependent on hydrocarbons, which account for over 90% of exports. Although the country experienced a phase of strong growth following the discovery of oil fields, it is currently marked by an ongoing recession due to the gradual decline in oil production, exacerbated by price volatility. Challenges persist in terms of economic diversification, infrastructure development, and poverty reduction.
Our priorities
The EU does not have a Delegation in Equatorial Guinea and cooperation is monitored by the EU delegation in Yaoundé (Cameroon).
The EU maintains a political dialogue with the national authorities, with human rights being one of the issues raised as part of this dialogue. A roadmap for EU’s engagement with civil society in Equatorial Guinea is being developed through a coordinated Team Europe approach.
Equatorial Guinea did not benefit from 11th EDF bilateral envelope, and no multi-annual indicative programme was drafted under the current programming period of Global Europe-NDICI 2021-2027. However, as member state of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), the country has access to several regional and thematic programmes.
Our programmes
- Democracy, human rights and civil society
Equatorial Guinea benefits from two thematic programmes: “Civil Society Organisations” and “Human Rights and Democracy” both from the 2013-2020 and 2021-2027 periods. Projects focus on promoting good governance and human rights, fostering gender equality, protecting vulnerable populations, and boosting socio-economic and skills development.
- Regional integration
As a member state of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), Equatorial Guinea benefits from EU regional programmes. The country is involved in initiatives to reinforce maritime safety and security in the Gulf of Guinea (Gulf of Guinea Interregional Network GoGIN II, supporting the Yaoundé Architecture), support intellectual property protection (AfriIPI), and build capacity on sustainable aviation fuel.