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Supporting the Capacity of Guinea’s Artisanal Fishing Communities

Article
Voices & Views

Traditional fishing is an important source of economic activity in the impoverished West African nation of Guinea, where the European Commission's Food Facility has undertaken a project to boost the sector through awareness...

Africa
Guinea
Development Effectiveness
Capacity Development
Education
+5
Employment & VET
Food & Nutrition Security
Knowledge Management
Learning
Social Protection and Inclusion

National Qualification Framework in Tajikistan: Learning by Sharing

Article
Voices & Views

The European Training Foundation is supporting a reform of vocational education and training in Tajikistan that offers an interesting case study, stressing the importance of knowledge sharing for long-term capacity development.

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

Smart Procurement for More Effective Aid

Article
Voices & Views

More aid contracts being won locally could boost development and job creation in partner countries, according to a new report by the European Network on Debt and Development, Eurodad.

Development Effectiveness
EU Internal Procedures
Budget support
+10
Capacity Development
Civil Society
Economics & Public Finance
Employment & VET
Knowledge Management
Learning
Private Sector
Public Sector Reform & Decentralisation
Social Protection and Inclusion
Trade & Economic Integration

Making University Relevant for the African Labour Market

Article
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

Engaging with the Private Sector for Capacity Development

Article
Voices & Views

Many donors have under explored the potential role of the private sector in encouraging development. A new report offers some conclusions on how the European Commission, and its staff in Delegations, could better work with the...

Capacity Development
Employment & VET
Knowledge Management
+4
Learning
Private Sector
Social Protection and Inclusion
Trade & Economic Integration