The European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM) is an independent foundation which was established in 1986 to monitor and support development co-operation between the European Union and the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries. ECDPM style's itself as a "think and do tank". Its stated main goal is to broker effective partnerships between the European Union and the developing world, especially Africa. It aims to promote inclusive forms of development and cooperates with public and private sector organisations to better manage international relations. It also supports the reform of policies and institutions in both Europe and the developing world.