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  • Promoviendo el comercio legal de madera y la gobernanza forestal sostenible en Guatemala

    La tala ilegal de árboles es un problema mundial con un importante impacto negativo en el ámbito económico, medioambiental y social. Los países socios de todo el mundo, incluida la región de América Latina, han emprendido acciones e introducido medidas para abordar la tala ilegal y mitigar sus repercusiones medioambientales y socioeconómicas. En este proceso, la UE se erige como socio a través de numerosas intervenciones en países ricos en bosques de América Latina, con Guatemala a la cabeza como ejemplo de estos esfuerzos. Más información aquí. 

  • Eradicating child labour in the food and fashion industries

    An estimated 152 million children are engaged in child labour worldwide, the equivalent of 10% of the global child population. Of these, 70% are working in agriculture with a link to the fashion sector using goods to be exported to Europe. A recent EU-funded project has raised awareness among European consumers and engaged with policymakers and companies to improve the livelihoods of the smallholder farmers and workers behind these products. Read our article here. 

  • Seeking a harmonious coexistence between Pacific Islanders and the life below water

    Marine resources are the backbone of Pacific Island economies and are fundamental for the livelihood of their inhabitants. However, the region is at the forefront of climate change and is struggling to control illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing practices. The EU is working with regional agencies, local authorities and NGOs for their economic, social and environmental benefit. Read our article here. 

  • Malians keep culture alive during the Covid-19 pandemic

    At a time when humanity has lost nearly one million people to COVID-19, one sector is holding its breath: culture. Cinemas, theatres, museums, opera houses and festivals remain closed. Artists, entertainment workers and industry professionals are caught between dismay and resilience while trying to create innovative solutions to prevent the complete disappearance of their industry. COVID-19 struck the world like a death knell, and no sector of Mali’s economy has been spared by the various measures imposed since the beginning of the pandemic. Read our article here. 

  • La culture ne cède pas au COVID-19 au Mali

    A l’heure où l’humanité compte près d’1 million de morts du COVID-19, un monde retient son souffle, c’est celui de la culture. Les salles de cinémas, de spectacles, de théâtres ainsi que les musées, les opéras et les festivals restent fermés. Les acteurs culturels, intermittents du spectacle et professionnels du secteur naviguent entre désarroi, résilience, et développement de solutions innovantes pour éviter la disparition totale. Comme une sonnerie de glas, le monde fut assommé par les douze coups de la COVID-19. Aucun secteur économique n’est épargné par les différentes mesures érigées depuis le début de la pandémie au Mali. En savoir plus sur l'article.

  • Promoting LGBTIQ Rights in India

    In various parts of the world, LGBTIQ people experience serious rights violations and abuses. As of today, 70 States continue to criminalise same-sex consensual relationships. The COVID-19 crisis has only exacerbated such discrimination and violence against LGBTIQ people. The EU integrates LGBTIQ equality in its external policies by funding interventions and working with international and local partners around the world, including India. Read our article here. 

  • Couverture médiatique de la COVID-19 en Afrique de l'Ouest : s'adapter et se réinventer

    Plus d'un an après son déclenchement, la pandémie de coronavirus continue de préoccuper la communauté internationale. Les journalistes et les médias ont été au cœur de cette pandémie pour informer leurs différents publics. Entre le risque d'exposition à la maladie et l'impossibilité de couverture médiatique sur le terrain, ainsi que les pressions psychologiques et économiques, les professionnels ont déployé des efforts d’imagination pour trouver des moyens ingénieux de faire leur travail. Ces expériences doivent être capitalisées pour le présent et l'avenir. En savoir plus sur l'article.

  • Media coverage of COVID-19 in West Africa: adapting and reinventing

    Over a year after its outbreak, the coronavirus pandemic continues to concern the international community. The media have been at the heart of this pandemic – informing their different audiences. Between the risk of exposure to the virus and the impossibility of media coverage on the ground, on top of psychological and economic pressure, professionals have had to use their imagination to find ingenious ways to do their job. These experiences need to be capitalised on, both for now and for the future. Read our article here.

  • De jeunes innovateurs construisent un avenir durable en Méditerranée

    Autour de la Méditerranée, une jeune génération développe des moyens durables pour aborder les défis économiques, en consolidant les coopérations. Le programme Dialogue Méditerranéen pour les Droits et l’Égalité a lancé l'initiative « Innovateurs méditerranéens pour la solidarité » pour soutenir des projets dans les pays arabes du pourtour méditerranéen. En savoir plus sur l'article.

  • Young innovators building a sustainable future in the Mediterranean

    A young generation in the Mediterranean is finding sustainable ways to mitigate economic challenges by consolidating cooperation. The EU-Programme Med Dialogue for Rights and Equality launched the Mediterranean Innovators for Solidarity initiative to support projects in Arab countries of the Mediterranean region. Read our article here.

  • Local heroes protecting the world’s biodiversity hotspots

    Small, local conservation organisations in high-biodiversity areas are among nature’s most powerful allies; this is mainly due to their knowledge of and influence over the environment. However, in most cases, these organisations lack sufficient funding to achieve their full potential. The EU and five other donors to the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund are resourcing grants and technical assistance to enable long-term local conservation leadership and to nurture sustainable development. Read our article here.

  • Améliorer la préservation de la faune et la sécurité alimentaire avec les communautés locales

    Bien que les origines de la COVID-19 soient encore inconnues, la plupart des explications pointent vers une source animale. La transmission de maladies de l'animal à l'homme n'est pas rare, mais cette pandémie a intensifié le débat sur la consommation généralisée de viande d'animaux sauvages. L'UE cofinance une initiative internationale majeure visant à améliorer la préservation de la faune et la sécurité alimentaire. En savoir plus sur l'article.

  • Improving wildlife conservation and food security with local communities

    While the origins of COVID-19 are still unknown, most explanations point to an animal source. Although the transmission of diseases from animals to humans is not uncommon, this pandemic has intensified the debate on the widespread consumption of wild meat. The EU is co-funding a major international initiative to improve wildlife conservation and food security. Read our article here.

  • Larger than Jaguars: Biodiversity protection in Latin America and the Caribbean

    Structural change is needed to overcome the unbalanced relationship of humankind with nature. The COVID-19 crisis has emphasized an urgent need to examine our footprint on ecosystems and avoid future pandemics of zoonotic origin. Solutions exist. The EU is funding numerous projects with integrated approaches which benefit both people and nature. Read our article here.

  • Revitalising education for the COVID-19 generation

    Quality education plays an essential role in developing sustainable, equitable and resilient societies. More than being an objective in itself, education is also an enabler of equity, green communities, digital transformation, sustainable growth, migration mitigation and global peace and security. Read our article here.

  • The Capacity4dev community

    2020 showed the importance of being connected, and Capacity4dev increased its significance as hub for online collaboration among development professionals. Stay connected, join, learn and continue sharing your work with the Capacity4dev community. Capacity4dev wishes you a healthy and fruitful 2021.

  • Fighting ‘sextortion’ in Latin America

    Latin America is progressively incorporating a gender perspective into anti-corruption strategies. It is also developing specific tools to protect women and girls from gender-related violence. The European Union cooperation programme EUROsociAL+ is supporting this action through its initiative "Women and corruption". Read our article here. 

  • COVID-19. How EU Delegations are responding to the pandemic: the case of Albania

    The impact of the COVID-19 health crisis has hit the economy in Albania severely, with sharp decrease in tax revenue, debt upsurge and loss of employment. While still supporting the country’s recovery from the 2019 earthquake, the European Delegation to Albania mobilised its staff and financial resources to respond to the health crisis. Read our article here. 

  • EU Delegations' COVID-19 response: Albania

    Mario Mariani, Head of Cooperation of the EU Delegation to Albania, explained in June 2020 to Capacity4dev the challenges faced, lessons learned, and the EU Delegation's response to the pandemic in the country. Read our article here. 

  • Initiatives to support vulnerable groups in Albania during COVID-19 pandemic

    Dajna Sorensen, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Albania, explained in June 2020 to Capacity4dev the response of the Government of Albania to the COVID-19 pandemic, the lessons learned, and the impact of the epidemic on one of the most vulnerable groups in the country: young people. Read our article here. 

  • How to empower female politicians: The case of Morocco

    Political participation and representation of women in Morocco is on the rise. Women’s mobilisation, institutional changes and policy reforms have led to a more inclusive political environment in the past 20 years. However, despite this progress, significant challenges remain. Read our article here.

  • The work of Parliaments in times of COVID-19: INTER PARES & the case of Bhutan

    Parliaments worldwide have had to adapt to the challenges created by the COVID-19 crisis. Digital responses have been proposed to keep democratic processes and political debates alive. INTER PARES, the EU´s first global parliamentary strengthening project, is collecting and sharing best practices on how to reinforce parliamentary democracy. Read our article here. 

  • Policy dialogue for budget support

    Karolyn Thunnissen, development economist, explains how to measure the success of policy dialogues for The Gambia. Read our article here.

  • Tips for a successful budget support training

    Jerome Dendura, Director of ADELANTE Knowledge & Development, talks about the methodology and participants' role during the training he conducted in Banjul, The Gambia. Read our article here.

  • Gender equality and women empowerment in the Philippines

    Stephanie Carette, Programme Manager and Gender Focal Person at the EU Delegation to the Philippines, shared with Capacity4dev her experience engaging with local stakeholders to implement gender programmes. Read our article here. 

  • Gender equality and women empowerment in Guinea

    Pratima Frantzen, Programme Manager and Gender Focal Person at the EU Delegation to Guinea, shared with Capacity4dev her experience implementing gender programmes. Read our article here. 

  • How to ensure a successful virtual training?

    Nicola White, Learning Experience Designer on the MKS Programme led by DEVCO Unit 04, talks about the organisation of the pilot virtual training “Logical Framework Approach and Indicators”. Read our article here.