I recently launched?the 2015 edition of the European Commission?s?report on Policy Coherence for Development?? or PCD ??that?shows that the European Union remains a PCD-frontrunner on the international stage, having made good progress over the past two years. ?What is Policy Coherence for Development?? you may ask. In short, it is about taking account of development objectives in all of the EU's policies that are likely to affect developing countries. We have to minimize contradictions and build synergies between different EU policies to benefit developing countries and increase the effectiveness of development cooperation. Policy coherence currently focuses on five strategic areas: trade and finance, food security, climate change, migration and security. Read More at www.devex.com