ABSTRACT
The changing nature of global dynamics after the Cold War led to a rise in multilateralism and a desire by states to come together to resolve international issues ranging from economic, ecologic, security to health and social among others. The rise of multilateralism has permeated economic, social, security and political spheres of interstate relations. This chapter discusses the theoretical framework, then delves into conceptualisation of multilateralism and effective multilateralism. It explores the nature of various relationships between the three organisations, beginning with EU-UN relations, then looking at EU-Africa relations and UN-Africa relations. The resource dependence between international organisations still persists, with the UN primarily providing legitimacy for the EU and the AU under Chapter VIII of its Charter. The EU continues to provide finances and technical support to the AU as it builds capacity to take over missions more independently in the future.
