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Digital Connectivity: Prioritised in EU’s Global Gateway Strategy

The EU – the world’s leading development donor – builds its digitalisation 1 agenda on the successful work of development practitioners. The introduction and implementation of the EU’s Global Gateway strategy for international partnerships presents a whole new set of opportunities for all involved...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 20 July 2022
Group: Digitalisation 4 Development
Informal urbanisation and the rise of slums

Rapid urbanisation – experienced by most EU partner countries – is one of the defining mega-trends of the 21st century. By 2050, the urban population is projected to increase by two billion people, mainly in Africa and Asia. This is why the European Consensus on Development stresses the need to...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 15 June 2022
Group: Public Group on Urban Development
Capacity4dev at the European Development Days 2022

Dear group members, We are excited to be meeting you in person and online during the next European Development Days 2022, taking place at Brussels Expo on 21 and 22 June 2022. All development professionals are invited to pass by our Capacity4dev stand ! I kindly invite you all to share our latest...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 9 June 2022
Group: EDD 2022 - DIGITAL THEME
Capacity4dev at the European Development Days 2022

Dear group members, We are excited to be meeting you in person and online during the next European Development Days 2022, taking place at Brussels Expo on 21 and 22 June 2022. All development professionals are invited to pass by our Capacity4dev stand ! I kindly invite you all to share our latest...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 9 June 2022
Group: EDD 2022 - EDUCATION AND RESEARCH THEME
Capacity4dev at the European Development Days 2022

Dear group members, We are excited to be meeting you in person and online during the next European Development Days 2022, taking place at Brussels Expo on 21 and 22 June 2022. All development professionals are invited to pass by our Capacity4dev stand ! I kindly invite you all to share our latest...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 9 June 2022
Group: EDD 2022 - HEALTH THEME
Capacity4dev at the European Development Days 2022

Dear group members, We are excited to be meeting you in person and online during the next European Development Days 2022, taking place at Brussels Expo on 21 and 22 June 2022. All development professionals are invited to pass by our Capacity4dev stand ! I kindly invite you all to share our latest...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 9 June 2022
Group: EDD 2022 - TRANSPORT THEME
Capacity4dev at the European Development Days 2022

Dear group members, We are excited to be meeting you in person and online during the next European Development Days 2022, taking place at Brussels Expo on 21 and 22 June 2022. All development professionals are invited to pass by our Capacity4dev stand ! I kindly invite you all to share our latest...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 9 June 2022
Group: EDD 2022 - CLIMATE AND ENERGY THEME
Three lessons on tackling corruption and strengthening governance

Corruption continues to take a heavy toll on countries around the globe. The consequences of corruption occasionally make the international headlines in a spectacular manner, such as when the Afghan government collapsed in 2021 . Mostly, however, the effects constitute a vast and continuous drag on...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 20 April 2022
Group: A community of practice in Democracy Support
Regreening Africa: Prioritising gender inclusion and agency in land restoration

The EU has scaled up its contribution to reach Sustainable Development Goal 5 in all internal and external policy areas. Gender equality and empowering women and girls are among the top priorities of DG INTPA. This is also reflected in the EU gender equality strategy 2020-2025 and the Gender Action...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 25 March 2022
Group: Public Group on Gender
Democracy and Digitalisation: How to Avoid Typical Pitfalls in Interventions

The process of digitalisation and the use of digital technologies provide an opportunity for democratic governance yet pose a potential threat to democracy. Digitalisation can bring institutions closer to the public and allow services to reach underserved populations. It can also enable...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 22 February 2022
Group: A community of practice in Democracy Support
Inequality in Sub-Saharan Africa: What do we know so far?

The complexities of inequality include poverty and a weakening of social cohesion. If inequality is to be successfully combatted, an in-depth understanding of these issues is essential. The problem is that stakeholders are still missing key elements to drive effective public policies. Measures of...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 16 February 2022
Group: Fighting Inequalities through development cooperation and stronger partnerships
The importance of Cities in the Green Transition

Cities represent almost half of the world’s population and two-thirds of the global GDP 1 . The continuing rapid urbanisation in many EU partner countries is one of the most visible megatrends of the 21st century. According to estimations, up to two billion more citizens will reside in urban areas...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 11 January 2022
Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Tackling inequalities through development cooperation

The EU has a strong commitment to reducing inequality. This has been outlined in numerous policies, texts and agreements, such as the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights , the Treaty of Lisbon and the European consensus on development . Inequality refers to the unequal distribution of goods, resources...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 20 August 2021
Group: Fighting Inequalities through development cooperation and stronger partnerships
Remittances in the Pacific Islands: Challenges and Solutions

The importance of remittances is widely recognised, and awareness has become even more pronounced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. A number of global goals have been developed over the years to address the challenges facing remittances. These include Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10.c. 1...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 16 June 2021
Group: Public Group on Migration & Asylum
Supporting remittance flows to Sub-Saharan Africa in response to COVID-19

More than 22% of people across Africa are dependent on remittances . These relatively small, person-to-person money transfers sent home regularly by migrants and diaspora, are essential in supporting the livelihoods of friends and families back home. The EU is the largest sending region [1] , with...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 11 February 2021
Group: Public Group on Migration & Asylum
Video: Webinar on Greening EU Cooperation: The Basics

In September 2020, INTPA F1 and F2 organized a 1h30 Webinar on " Greening EU Cooperation: The Basics ", focusing on how to better integrate EU's climate and environment objectives in our international partnerships. The recordings are made available for sharing knowledge and promoting access to a...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 22 January 2021
Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Bridging the Gap II: best practices in inclusion of persons with disabilities in development cooperation

Bridging the Gap (BtG) is the flagship initiative of the European Union for the inclusion of persons with disabilities in development cooperation. It contributes to the implementation of the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and of the Sustainable Development Goals (...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 20 January 2021
Group: Disability and Development Network
Key take-away points from biodiversity webinar

INTPA F2 organised a biodiversity webinar on 9 December 2020. The main objective was to enhance the knowledge and understanding of the Green Deal's main priority areas with respect to biodiversity in external cooperation. Conrad Aveling, from the B4Life Facility, shared with Capacity4dev the key...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 13 January 2021
Group: Environment, Climate Change and Green Economy
Digital transformation and women for the first time in the Gender Action Plan

What is the place for women in a world relentless going through a digital transformation? And, how could we leverage on women to use digital technologies and solutions to build healthier, greener and more equal societies? We are all witnessing how pervasive digitalisation is in our everyday life...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 23 November 2020
Group: Public Group on Gender
Digital4Women: how to enable women empowerment in Africa through mainstreaming digital technologies and services in EU development programmes.

As many countries are experiencing a push towards a “digital economy”, the digital skills and literacy gender gaps need to be addressed. Despite significant investments in digital entrepreneurship, there remains a need to focus on job creation and employment opportunities through tech-enabled...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 19 November 2020
Group: Public Group on Gender
Reference Document n° 27 - Strengthening education systems to provide learning for all

EU Tools and Methods Reference Document "Strengthening education systems to provide learning for" is now published and is available for the use of all education and development practitioners. This Reference Document includes a wealth of information: The overview (part 1) describes global and EU...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 13 November 2020
Group: Tools and Methods Series
Sustainable agriculture and inclusive food systems: How can DeSIRA make a difference?

Research and innovation are key to addressing the transition to sustainable agriculture and inclusive food systems. Since September 2020, the EU-funded DeSIRA (Development Smart Innovation through Research in Agriculture) initiative supports 47 projects in low and middle-incomes countries. With...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 12 November 2020
Group: Food & Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture - ROSA
The future of work in the digital age

The debate about the future of work in the digital age is increasingly relevant. A vast amount of jobs depend on a good internet connection, and markets are becoming more dynamic than ever before. Introducing new products rapidly, and new work habits more frequently, is offering new opportunities...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 9 July 2020
Group: Public Group on Employment, VET and Social Protection
Public-Private Partnerships in Vocational Educational and Training

The number of young people currently not in employment, education or training (NEET) is rising, according to a report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) dated March 2020. The same report recommends an extended and improved offer of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 6 July 2020
Group: Public Group on Employment, VET and Social Protection
How can informed sector and trade policies support more and better jobs?

Accessing a decent job is the main route out of poverty. Yet, while recognising the need to create jobs to cover growing numbers of young people entering labour markets, policymakers are not always familiar with methodologies to promote job creation. A specific EU funded project called “...

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Capacity4dev Team posted Information 25 June 2020
Group: Public Group on Employment, VET and Social Protection