The Handbook is a part of the integrated approach of the External Investment Plan (EIP). It will help facilitate the implementation of Pillar 3 of the EIP (investment climate).
The Handbook presents the building blocks of Pillar 3, and the key investment climate drivers and challenges, with a view to promoting a common narrative and building a joined-up approach with the EU Member States, partner countries, the private sector, international financial institutions, civil society organisations, and international organisations.
It highlights how the EU, through a wide range of tools, can further contribute to a more conducive investment climate in Sub-Saharan Africa and the European Neighbourhood region.