AETS has been mandated by the DG DEVCO of the European Commission to undertake a review of the Policy Forum on Development (PDF) – a multistakeholder space for non-governmental organization, local authorities from the European Union and partner countries with European Institutions and bodies. The review shall assess the progress achieved so far, identify strengths, weaknesses and constraints encountered, and draw key lessons and recommendations that will inform decisions to improve the ways of working and efficiency of the PFD in the future in order to reach its objectives, within its defined scope, and confirm the extension of the PFD.