The global objective of the assignment was to deliver a strategic approach for EU-Thailand cooperation that will contribute to Thailand's achievement of sustainable development (SDGs), leading to reduced inequality and higher income status and at the same time demonstrating the impact and added-value of the EU contributions.
Drawing lessons learned from EU relations with other upper middle income countries (such as Mexico, South Korea, Brazil), the specific objective of the study was to review and assess Thailand's current state of development and the applicable EU instruments/initiatives and prepare a strategic approach for EU-Thailand cooperation in order to contribute to the political/policy dialogue and facilitate Thailand's achievement of inclusive and sustainable development, in line with the country SDGs' commitments. The cross-cutting issues such as gender equality, good governance, and environmental sustainability will be taken into account in the approach that will be developed.