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ADEA: Political Leaders, Youth Organisations and Private Sector Debate the Challenges of Education in Africa
Political commitment towards the continuing inclusive development of Africa's education sector was confirmed during the 2012 ADEA Triennale, which took place during February in Ouagadougou. Members of youth organisations now call for that commitment to be turned into measurable results.0 1 7 244
Developing Civil Society after the ‘Arab Spring’: Lessons Learned from the EU Delegation in Tunisia
With the fall of Ben Ali’s government at the beginning of 2011, space was suddenly created for the emergence of civil society in Tunisia. In the frenetic eleven months that followed, the European Commission (EC) was able to fund 24 new civil society initiatives across the country. Michel Mouchiroud of the EU Delegation in Tunisia shares personal insight and lessons learned from the process.2 0 11 835
Re-thinking Capacity Development Training After Busan
A critical outcome from November’s High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan was the recognition that capacity development is strategic for development effectiveness outcomes, and particularly for achieving sustainable results. A recent pilot training in Brussels reflected the need for changes in the mindset towards capacity development, with the aim to mainstream it as a fundamental concept in the work of the Commission.1 0 8 418
"Good Governance" Label Rewards Effective Local Authorities in Senegal
In Senegal, the Forum Civil has established a citizen-led "good governance" label that rewards local authorities for giving citizens value for money. This innovative approach could prove to be decisive to decentralised Senegalese local authorities by assisting them to become more effective service providers.0 0 7 129
New Guidelines for Sustainable Urban Development Cooperation
With more than half of the world’s population now living in cities, experts agree that the continuing trend towards urbanisation is both inevitable and irreversible. New EC guidelines propose a fresh mindset to assist the development of better cities.1 0 12 576
The EU Supports Adaptation Strategies of Ten Banana Producing Countries
With an erosion of their preferences to enter into the EU banana market, banana-exporting countries in the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) need to adapt. 2012 heralds the launch of the programming stage of the Banana Accompanying Measures (BAM), which provides a variety of support to eligible countries.0 3 12 999