International Cooperation and Development

#NoCultureNoFuture

Do you believe that culture can contribute to a better and more peaceful society? We are launching a photo competition to celebrate the European Year of Cultural Heritage on a worldwide scale!

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European Development Days 2018

The 12th edition of the European Development Days (EDDs) took place on 5-6 June. Bringing together the world’s development community, the focus this year was on empowering women and girls to shape sustainable development.

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European Commission proposes a new modern EU budget

The Commission is putting forward new simplified EU financial rules for the period 2021-2027 and is proposing to increase the external action budget to better address global challenges.

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Larger than Tigers

At the occasion of the International Day of Biological Diversity, European Commission’s DG International Cooperation and Development is launching a major study: 'Larger than Tigers: Inputs for a strategic approach to biodiversity conservation in Asia’

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2017 Annual Report

The Annual Report on the implementation of the European Union's instruments for financing external actions in 2016 is now available.

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EU provides €26 million to the Portuguese-speaking African countries and East Timor (PALOP-TL)

18 July 2018
Today, the European Commission has signed an €18 million project to support the Portuguese-speaking African countries and East Timor (PALOP-TL) - Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe and East Timor - to promote employment in the cultural sector.
European Union steps up support for Caribbean countries

17 July 2018
Ministers of Foreign Affairs from the EU and from the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) are meeting in Brussels on 16-17 July.

OUR PRIORITIES

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Employment opportunities and economic empowerment for vulnerable youth in Tanzania

The objective is to contribute to poverty reduction and exclusion among vulnerable groups dependent on the informal sector in Tanzania.
New farming practices address environmental and climate challenges in Malawi

The KULIMA programme contributes to increased agricultural productivity and diversification in the context of climate change, through the promotion of effective agro-ecological practices.