In comparison, it is worth mentioning the Cotonou Agreement, where the non-State actors are explicitly defined as actors of the partnership and where in Article 8(7), on the regular political dialogue, the role of civil society is clearly stated, as it says that regional and sub-regional organisations as well as representatives of civil society organisations shall be associated with the dialogue.
In comparison, it is worth mentioning the Cotonou Agreement, where the non-State actors are explicitly defined as actors of the partnership and where in Article 8(7), on the regular political dialogue, the role of civil society is clearly stated, as it says that regional and sub-regional organisations as well as representatives of civil society organisations shall be associated with the dialogue.