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International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

The role of the youth in international partnerships: the case of Ukraine and youth participation in reconstruction efforts

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Voices & Views

On the occasion of International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, the Capacity4dev Team worked on an article highlighting the importance of young people’s contribution to peacebuilding and reconstruction, especially...

Worldwide
Europe
Ukraine
Children and Youth
Democracy
Development Policy
+3
Fragility, Crisis Situations & Resilience
Humanitarian Aid
Peace and Security

Solar energy in Cambodia: lessons learnt from the SWITCH-Asia programme

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Voices & Views

Almost 80% of Cambodians live in rural areas with limited access to clean and affordable energy. The EU promotes sustainable consumption patterns and changes behaviours by supporting micro, small and medium-sized companies (MSMEs)...

Asia
Cambodia
Agriculture & Rural Development
Environment & green economy
Private Sector

"Joint Programming boosts focus, cooperation and visibility"

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Voices & Views

Development programmes always strive to be as effective as possible – one way of achieving efficiency is to combine the strengths of all partners working in the sector. A recent evaluation of EU Joint Programming has shown that...

Worldwide
Africa
Mozambique
+2
Asia
Cambodia
Development Policy
Monitoring & Evaluation

Joined-up EU Approach to Development Programming

Article
Voices & Views

The European Union and its Member States have kept their place as the world’s leading aid donor, contributing €68 billion in 2015. They have recently begun to present a united front, pulling together their combined resources and...

Asia
Cambodia
Laos
+2
Europe
Moldova
Development Effectiveness

Do you know where your clothes come from? – Garment Factory Conditions to be Monitored

Article
Voices & Views

Following the April 2013 disaster at a garment factory in Bangladesh, the European Commission is promoting health and safety in the global industry, as well as sustainable production, consumption and decent work.

Asia
Bangladesh
Cambodia
Private Sector
Trade & Economic Integration

GCCA Partners Take Stock of Climate Change Actions in Developing Countries

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Voices & Views

The European Union’s Global Climate Change Alliance, or GCCA, recently held it’s first Global Learning Event to identify achievements and lessons learned so far, and to consolidate thinking towards the UN Framework Convention on...

Asia
Cambodia
Biodiversity & Ecosystem
Climate change & disaster risks
Environment & green economy
+1
Forests

Policy Dialogue in Practice, an Example from Cambodia

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Voices & Views

How is Policy Dialogue put into practice in the education sector in Cambodia? What’s working, what isn’t? How has it been strengthened? And how effective is it, taking the example of dialogue about budget allocation to education?

Asia
Cambodia
Budget support
Economics & Public Finance
Education

Enhancing Institutional Capacity to Negotiate EU Association and Trade Agreements

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Voices & Views

A recent two day planning and knowledge exchange workshop to address institutional change gave a boost to the implementation of the Comprehensive Institution Building Programme, bringing together some 25 colleagues from EuropeAid...

Asia
Armenia
Azerbaijan
+5
Georgia
Europe
Belarus
Moldova
Ukraine
Development Effectiveness
Capacity Development
Governance & Corruption
+5
Knowledge Management
Learning
Private Sector
Public Sector Reform & Decentralisation
Trade & Economic Integration