International Cooperation and Development

People and Planet: Central Asia calls for International Solidarity

A legacy of toxic and radioactive waste from former Soviet uranium mining threatens the environment and population in Central Asia. A solution is now ready

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#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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The European Union joins forces with partners to defeat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in developing countries

24 September 2018
Today Director-General for International Cooperation and Development Stefano Manservisi announced the European Union's support to the Defeat-NCD Partnership. The Partnership was officially launched at a side event of the 73rd UN General Assembly in New York hosted by Denmark, Tanzania and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). The European Union joins the Partnership alongside Denmark and several other partners and has pledged to contribute with EUR 3 million.
EU-IOM Joint Initiative for Migrant Protection and Reintegration: new web portal goes live

18 September 2018
The new website aims to become a one-stop resource for information on the programme’s activities and results. It will provide news releases, data, reports, videos and background information on the migration context in the Sahel, North and the Horn of Africa.

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Chilungamo (Justice and Accountability) Programme

Camp Courts - reducing overcrowding in Malawi Prisons

The Chilungamo Programme builds on decades of support by the EU to governance in Malawi. Chilungamo is a Chichewa word meaning justice, with its connotation of a sense of stewardship.
Northern Uplands Food and Nutrition Security Improvement Project

The project helps to improve food and nutrition security by training villagers how to diversify income sources and diets as well as by teaching mothers better feeding, hygiene and sanitation practices