Getting to Know GOUV: The Role of Our Special Delegation to the European Union

As part of the “Getting to Know GOUV” series, this overview revisits one of the institution’s key international coordination structures: the Special Delegation to the European Union, established in 2024 to strengthen structured engagement across EU Member States.

The Delegation was created as a functional diplomatic and cooperation hub focused on connecting projects, policy dialogue, and partnership opportunities throughout Europe. Its purpose is operational rather than symbolic — supporting concrete initiatives and multi-country coordination when required.

Instead of a single fixed office model, the Delegation operates through an activation-based network format, enabling targeted action aligned with institutional priorities and project demand.

How the Structure Works

The Special Delegation to the European Union is supported by the Secretariat for GOUV Affairs (SAG) in each EU country. These national channels provide localized interface capacity and facilitate direct cooperation with public, private, and institutional stakeholders.

This distributed structure allows:

• Country-level coordination when projects require local interface
• Multi-jurisdiction alignment for cross-border initiatives
• Faster technical and institutional communication flows
• Scalable engagement depending on project scope

What It Supports

Within the GOUV framework, the Delegation contributes to cooperation tracks involving:

• Trade and investment initiatives
• Innovation and technology partnerships
• Sustainability-oriented projects
• Educational and cultural collaboration
• Institutional and cross-border programs

Why It Matters

The Special Delegation to the European Union represents a network-based approach to international engagement. It expands GOUV’s coordination capacity in Europe while maintaining operational flexibility and project focus.

Within the “Getting to Know GOUV” program, this structure illustrates how the organization builds practical cooperation channels — combining institutional reach with adaptable execution models across regions.