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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

Article
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

Gender equality in environmental programmes: Insights from the PEUMP in the Pacific

Article
Voices & Views

The gender equality-environmental nexus appeared in the international debate more than two decades ago. Still, a lot needs to be done. The international community gathers to discuss how to achieve gender equality in the context of...

Oceania
Cook Islands
Fiji
+12
Kiribati
Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Nauru
Niue
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Tonga
Tuvalu
Vanuatu
Climate change & disaster risks
Environment & green economy
Gender
Remittances in the Pacific Islands: Challenges and Solutions

Remittances in the Pacific Islands: Challenges and Solutions

Article
Editors' Spotlight

The Capacity4dev editorial team worked with INTPA.G.6 and provides a list of challenges and solutions.

Oceania
Cook Islands
Fiji
+12
Kiribati
Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Nauru
Niue
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Tonga
Tuvalu
Vanuatu
Migration & Forced Displacement

Seeking a harmonious coexistence between Pacific Islanders and the life below water

Article
Voices & Views

Marine resources are the backbone of Pacific Island economies and are fundamental for the livelihood of their inhabitants. However, the region is at the forefront of climate change and is struggling to control illegal, unreported...

Oceania
Cook Islands
Fiji
+12
Kiribati
Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Nauru
Niue
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Tonga
Tuvalu
Vanuatu
Biodiversity & Ecosystem
Environment & green economy
Fisheries

Views from the Field: In Conversation with the EU Ambassador to the Philippines

Article
Voices & Views

The Philippines, comprising over 7,000 Pacific islands, has wide gaps in living standards and opportunities and faces numerous development challenges. EU Ambassador Franz Jessen explains how the EU is working with the Duterte...

Asia
Philippines
Civil Society
Health
Human Rights

Putting Reproductive Rights at the Centre of Development

Article
Voices & Views

“To end the cycle of poverty and ensure sustainable development, you have to make sure women are in control of their sexual and reproductive health and rights [SRHR],” said Mangala Namasivayam from the Asian-Pacific Resource and...

Asia
Bangladesh
Philippines
Gender
Health

Promoting a Conducive Environment for Civil Society in Partner Countries – New Case Studies Released by EuropeAid

Article
Voices & Views

How to strengthen the involvement of civil society in public life? Three new case studies from EuropeAid illustrate good practice from three different corners of the world.

Asia
Iraq
Philippines
+2
Europe
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Civil Society
Governance & Corruption
Public Sector Reform & Decentralisation

The Power of Young Voices

Article
Voices & Views

The global campaign Young Voices, was launched by the charity Leonard Cheshire Disability (LCD) in 2006. Funded by the European Union, it has proven to be an innovative and efficient approach to provide a voice for people with...

Africa
Zambia
Asia
+1
Philippines
Human Rights

Government Ownership Key to Successful EU Support to the Philippines

Article
Voices & Views

The European Commission’s experience in the Philippines in recent years has been marked by strong country ownership of development programming and implementation. This hands-on approach has proved to be a decisive factor in...

Asia
Philippines
Development Effectiveness
Capacity Development
Development Policy
+4
Governance & Corruption
Health
Knowledge Management
Learning

Context and Timing Contribute to Trade Reform Success in Philippines

Article
Voices & Views

The European Commission’s trade related technical assistance programme in the Philippines has been a notable success and the context and timing of interventions have played an important role, according to Nick Taylor from the...

Asia
Philippines
Capacity Development
Governance & Corruption
Knowledge Management
+3
Learning
Private Sector
Trade & Economic Integration