Development Policy

This topic deals with general and transversal development policy issues such as the Agenda for Change, the MDGS and the Post-2015 global framework, or research for development.

39 groups and 14 articles on Development Policy. 1744 capacity4dev.eu members interested in Development Policy.

Agenda for Change

ERD 2013 Outline

Public Consultation: Post-2015 Development Framework

Articles on Development Policy

The Work of the EU Delegation to Mali: How to Continue Development Projects When Crisis Erupts

May 17 2013 by Coordination Team

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In Brussels on May 15th 2013, an international donor conference, organised by the European Union and France together with Mali and entitled “Together for a new Mali”, mobilised €3.25 billion of financial commitments and pledges for that country. Capacity4dev.eu looks at how it has been possible for the EU Delegation to Mali to continue to carry out development projects in the face of a security crisis.

Article relevant to the topics: Aid Effectiveness & Results, Aid Procedures, Development Policy, Fragility & Crisis Situations

Article relevant for the region/countries:

1.Sub-Saharan Africa: Mali

Supporting African Think Tanks, a Smart Example of Capacity Development

April 18 2013 by Coordination Team

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African think tanks prove useful in researching, influencing, designing and implementing policies and can therefore be used by development practitioners in project cycles, said Dr Frannie Léautier, Executive Secretary of the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), a Zimbabwe-based organisation that supports 39 think tanks in 25 African countries.

Article relevant to the topics: Aid Effectiveness & Results, Capacity Development & Technical Cooperation Reform, Design, Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Policy, Governance

Article relevant for the region/countries:

1.Sub-Saharan Africa

European Report on Development 2013 to Open Debate on the Post MDG Framework

December 13 2012 by Coordination Team

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The fourth edition of the European Report on Development (ERD) is currently in preparation for a launch in Spring 2013. Under the working title, "Development in a changing world: Elements for a post-2015 global agenda", this paper will propose ideas for the next framework for development to follow on from the Millennium Development Goals.

Article relevant to the topics: Development Policy

Attendees Prepare for This Year’s Edition of European Development Days (EDD) Taking Place in Brussels on 16-17 October

October 10 2012 by Coordination Team

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The EDD attracts 6000 people and 1500 organisations, eager to take part and meet other stakeholders. It is Europe's premier forum on international affairs and development cooperation.

Article relevant to the topics: Development Policy, Food & Nutrition Security, Private Sector, Trade & Regional Integration

Perspectives on the Evaluation of EC Support to Decentralisation Processes

April 20 2012 by Coordination Team

3,400 views

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.

Article relevant to the topics: Development Policy, Public Sector Reform & Decentralisation

Consulting Civil Society Organisations to Shape Future EU Policy

April 2 2012 by Coordination Team

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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.

Article relevant to the topics: Capacity Development & Technical Cooperation Reform, Civil Society, Development Policy, Governance

New Guidelines for Sustainable Urban Development Cooperation

February 22 2012 by Coordination Team

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With more than half of the world’s population now living in cities, experts agree that the continuing trend towards urbanisation is both inevitable and irreversible. New EC guidelines propose a fresh mindset to assist the development of better cities.

Article relevant to the topics: Capacity Development & Technical Cooperation Reform, Development Policy, Energy, Environment & Climate Change, Public Sector Reform & Decentralisation (See all topics) Capacity Development & Technical Cooperation Reform, Development Policy, Energy, Environment & Climate Change, Public Sector Reform & Decentralisation, Transport, Urban Development (Limit topics)

Tailoring Trade and Development Policy to Work for the Development of Countries Most in Need

February 9 2012 by Coordination Team

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Last week the European Commission presented an agenda to tailor trade and investment policies in favour of countries most in need, while providing new and different support to emerging economies.

Article relevant to the topics: Aid Effectiveness & Results, Capacity Development & Technical Cooperation Reform, Development Policy, Private Sector, Trade & Regional Integration

Agenda for Change: Partners Debate EC Proposals for a New and Improved EU Development Policy

November 4 2011 by Coordination Team

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3,789 views

The European Union’s Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs, recently presented an ‘Agenda for Change’; designed to increase the impact of EU development policy and introduce a new approach on EU budget support.

Article relevant to the topics: Aid Effectiveness & Results, Capacity Development & Technical Cooperation Reform, Development Policy, Economics, Public Finance & Budget Support

Government Ownership Key to Successful EU Support to the Philippines

November 2 2011 by Coordination Team

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The European Commission’s experience in the Philippines in recent years has been marked by strong country ownership of development programming and implementation. This hands-on approach has proved to be a decisive factor in achieving effective aid interventions and could offer lessons for other countries.

Article relevant to the topics: Aid Effectiveness & Results, Capacity Development & Technical Cooperation Reform, Development Policy, Governance, Health

Article relevant for the region/countries:

4.Asia, Gulf Region & Pacific: Philippines

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