In 2005 the Council of the European Union and the representatives of the governments of the European Union Member States meeting within the Council of the European Union, the European Commission and the European Parliament agreed a joint statement on development (‘The EuropeanConsensus on Development’), outlining the challenges to be faced in eradicating poverty and inpromoting sustainable development, and the commitments of the European Union in meeting those challenges. This document is offered as a contribution to the implementation of the European Consensus on Development, with particular reference to the declaration that “... the EU will pay particular attention to development education and raising awareness among EU citizens.” The statements made provide a framework for the development of strategy at local, regional, national and European levels.