Police Technical Cooperation and Civil Protection fall within the framework of the Portuguese Cooperation Strategy 2030 (ECP2030) and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda, always in alignment with the priorities established by the authorities of the beneficiary countries. Strengthening human security is a cross-cutting priority, requiring broad participation from various stakeholders and ensuring an integrated, coherent, and sustainable approach. Portuguese Cooperation primarily focuses on the Member States of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), taking into account historical ties and the evolving international landscape in areas such as security, migration, and border control.

Within the scope of security and internal administration, the Police Technical Cooperation and Civil Protection Programs (PCTPPC) are implemented annually. These programs are co-financed by entities under the Ministry of Internal Administration and by Camões – Institute for Cooperation and Language, I.P., the body responsible for coordinating Portuguese Cooperation. The programs are part of the multiannual Strategic Cooperation Programs (PEC). The investments made under the PCTPPC aim to strengthen the technical and operational capacities of counterpart entities in partner countries, promoting the principles of good governance, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights—primarily through capacity-building initiatives, technical advisory services, and the donation of equipment and materials.