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Engaging with the Private Sector for Capacity Development
Many donors have under explored the potential role of the private sector in encouraging development. A new report offers some conclusions on how the European Commission, and its staff in Delegations, could better work with the business community to achieve development.0 0 9 111
World Bank Expert: Clear Mandate, Close Collaboration Key to Success of Anti-Graft Agency
The ingredients of success for national anti-corruption agencies include a clear legal mandate and close collaboration with other law enforcement bodies, according to World Bank anti-graft expert Francesca Recanatini.0 0 5 307
Donor Support to the Private Sector Can Work, says Kenyan Entrepreneur
A thriving private sector is essential to long-term sustainable development, but entrepreneurs in developing countries face numerous obstacles, not least accessing the finances to help them realise their business dreams. One successful entrepreneur from Kenya, Africa, states her case.0 0 13 139
Engaging and Supporting Parliaments Worldwide
The European Commission is increasingly recognising the importance of parliaments in democratic governance. To help those working in this field, the EC has produced a new practical tool: ‘Engaging and Supporting Parliaments Worldwide’.0 0 6 069
Is Development Happening?
The EU Development Days brought together thousands of development practitioners and policy makers from across the world in Brussels, Belgium, for two days of debate and discussion on the hot topics in their industry. We asked some of them: Is development happening?0 0 4 716
From Beneficiary to Donor: Broad Perspectives an Asset for Capacity Development
Technical assistance plays a key part in projects backed by the European Development Fund (EDF). However, translating the needs of a beneficiary government can be challenging. We hear from Ram-Maria Ouedraogo who has experience of working on both sides of the aid partnership.1 0 8 910