Local economic development in EU external actions refers to the European Union's efforts to support sustainable economic growth and job creation in partner countries and regions outside the EU. This approach focuses on empowering local communities, businesses, and institutions to drive their own economic development.
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Call for Proposal - Strengthening African Inclusive Participation Research
The Team Europe Democracy (TED) Initiative has launched a Grants Call for: ‘BEL22001-10057 – CfP: How does research on inclusive participation contribute to the development of a more united society? ROUND 1’ The call for proposals...
Technical Assistance to ECOWAS for the Implementation of the 11th EDF Energy Governance Programme in West Africa (AGoSE-AO) ECOWAS Region
Since April 2018, NTU International A/S is implementing the EU project 11th EDF Energy Governance Programme in West Africa (AGoSE-AO) in support of ECOWAS. The TA aim is to contribute to poverty alleviation through increased
Technical Assistance to ECOWAS for the Implementation of the 10th EDF Transport Facilitation Project II (TFP II)
From April 2018 to March 2021, NTU International A/S implemented the project Technical Assistance to ECOWAS for the Implementation of the 10th EDF Transport Facilitation Project II (TFP II). Overall, the programme's objective is
LocaL Climate Adaptive Living Facility, LoCAL
The Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility (LoCAL) helps local government governments in developing and least developed countries access the climate finance, capacity building and technical support they need to respond and adapt
EU-ACP TradeCom II Programme
The overall objective of the TradeCom II Programme is to contribute to sustainable economic development and poverty reduction in ACP countries through closer regional integration and increased participation in the global economy
11th EDF Energy Governance Programme in West Africa (AGoSE-AO) ECOWAS Region
The 11th EDF AGOSE project is funded by the European Commission and the objective of the project is to to provide support to the regional institutions (ECOWAS, WAEMU, ECREEE WAPP, ERERA) in line with their capacity building needs, in the implementation of activities related to the Energy Sector Governance in West Africa support programme (AGoSE-AO).
Project closure: what has the EU support to ERERA achieved?
A few numbers and figures about the EU Technical Assistance Support to ERERA, a project launched in April 2018 and closed in January 2023. What has the project achieved?
EU Support to ECOWAS ERERA
EU-funded project: “Support to ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERERA)” - lead by Stantec consortium