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Perspectives on the Evaluation of EC Support to Decentralisation Processes
The complexities, gains and future direction of the EU Support to Decentralisation processes were highlighted last month when specialists met in Brussels for the presentation of the evaluation of ten years of support, 2000-2009.2 0 8 660
New Features on capacity4dev.eu
Today, most donors recognise that knowledge is a key element of capacity development. The European Commission, DG EuropeAid launched capacity4dev.eu in 2009 to facilitate knowledge sharing. New features of the platform were released in March 2012 to further broaden its usability and scope.0 0 5 862
Consulting Civil Society Organisations to Shape Future EU Policy
The European Commission has opened a public consultation addressing civil society organisations to contribute to the future EU policy on "Civil Society Organisations in Development Cooperation". Kristian Schmidt, Director of Human and Society Development at EuropeAid, comments on the need for improved dialogue at various levels to realise the new role foreseen for civil society organisations.1 0 8 640
The Role of Social Transfers in Improving Nutrition
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 in improving nutrition outcomes. The authors affirm that there are many opportunities to do this.0 1 6 473
Elections in Fragile Situations
How and when should elections be held, particularly in countries with fragile situations? What should be the role of donors and the international community in supporting democracy? There is no general recipe for every situation, according to André Gerrits, Professor of Political Science. What matters is to take the local context into account and to act accordingly.0 1 6 023
Be Inspired and Be Involved! A Photo Competition on the Theme of Capacity Development
The capacity4dev.eu community of development professionals is now over 4,000 strong, with 49 public groups sharing information, generating discussion and developing capacity. To salute this, capacity4dev.eu announces a photo competition and invites you to share your photographs on the theme of Capacity Development.0 0 5 133