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City Partnerships Tackle Global Problems

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Voices & Views

The Dutch city of Utrecht wanted to plant a new forest as a contribution to the global environment. Trouble was, it didn’t have the space.

Americas & the Caribbean
Bolivia
Nicaragua
+3
Europe
Germany
Netherlands
Capacity Development
Knowledge Management
Learning
+1
Urban Development

Making University Relevant for the African Labour Market

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Voices & Views

If African countries are to develop, they need highly skilled local professionals, especially in core technologies. In Burkina Faso, the International Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering (2iE) provides training that...

Africa
Burkina Faso
Capacity Development
Education
Employment & VET
+5
Knowledge Management
Learning
Private Sector
Social Protection and Inclusion
Trade & Economic Integration

From Beneficiary to Donor: Broad Perspectives an Asset for Capacity Development

Article
Voices & Views

Technical assistance plays a key part in projects backed by the European Development Fund (EDF). However, translating the needs of a beneficiary government can be challenging. We hear from Ram-Maria Ouedraogo who has experience of...

Africa
Burkina Faso
Capacity Development
Gender
Knowledge Management
+1
Learning