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Civil Society Representatives Give Feedback on EU Development Policy

Article
Voices & Views

The European Commission invited representatives from civil society and local government authorities from the European Union and partner countries to Brussels recently in order to improve consultation with respect to EU development...

Africa
Morocco
Cameroon
+5
Americas & the Caribbean
Mexico
Asia
Bangladesh
Europe
Civil Society
Non-state actors

The Role of Social Transfers in Improving Nutrition

Article
Voices & Views

Social transfers and nutrition have received special attention in recent years as important components in the debate about development. New EU reference documents provide guidance on how social transfers can play an important role...

Africa
Ethiopia
Americas & the Caribbean
+3
Brazil
Asia
Bangladesh
Food & Nutrition Security

TVET Reform Promotes Social Inclusion and Skills for Bangladesh

Article
Voices & Views

In 2006 the Government of Bangladesh initiated a major overhaul of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Bangladesh, with support from the European Union. The project, implemented by the International Labour Office...

Asia
Bangladesh
Education
Employment & VET
Social Protection

Transformative Change through Social Protection?

Article
Voices & Views

A study of five social protection projects in South Asia has found they struggled to create transformative change, and were unable to tackle the persistent discrimination driving poverty and social exclusion.

Asia
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
+2
India
Nepal
Employment & VET
Social Protection

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

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

Team Europa Initiatives and Joint Programming

Region
Asia - South
No. of TEIs
2
Active in Joint Programming
No
JP Progress
N/A
LDC
Yes
Income status
Lower-Middle Income
Fragile status
Fragile State (OECD)