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Join Us Live for the Lorenzo Natali Prize 2024 Award Ceremony!   📅 26 November 2024 🕒15:00 - 17:30 pm (CET) 📍 Residence Palace, Brussels, Belgium (Online streaming available!)   The 32nd Edition of the #LorenzoNataliPrize will honour exceptional journalism that shines a light on the most pressing global challenges. During the ceremony, we will announce the 2024 winners and celebrate their invaluable contributions to truth and storytelling.   Watch the ceremony live and be part of this inspiring event from anywhere in the world.   📺 Access the live stream 👉 https://lnkd.in/eaqNekGS   💬 Languages available: German, Spanish, French, and Portuguese (simultaneous interpretation).   For the full event agenda and details visit: https://lnkd.in/eZpk9b_V   #LorenzoNatali #Journalism #AwardCeremony #WatchLive

As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the SAFE Programme invites you to explore the Toose model, an innovative approach to preventing intimate partner violence (IPV) through social and economic empowerment combined with response programming. 📌 What to Expect: ✅ Insights from Toose’s implementation in Zimbabwe ✅ Practical recommendations for adapting the model to diverse contexts ✅ Expert-led discussions on integrating IPV programming with other sectoral initiatives   🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eqQuBV9B   This event will be in English, with live captioning and International Sign interpretation available. Need additional accommodations? Let us know during registration!   #16DaysOfActivism #EndGBV #SAFEProgramme #FCDO #TetraTechInternationalDevelopment #SDDirectGBV

Ecorys is supporting the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management in the organisation of a side-event at COP29 Azerbaijan🌍 📢 ‘We must talk about resources – circular economy strategies to mitigate climate change’ 📅 21 November 🕒 13:30-15:00 CT (local time) / 10:30-12:00 CET 🌱 BENELUX-EIB Pavilion, Baku Stadium (Blue Zone) / Livestreamed on YouTube. If you are involved in the circular economy or climate policy more broadly, you can watch the event live on YouTube: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g5ZPDsgh This event will continue the conversation on the circular economy at COP29 Azerbaijan, after COP28 recognised this as a key strategy for mitigating climate change. What to expect: ✅ Speeches by the UN Assistant Secretary-General and NL Vice Minister for the Environment and International Affairs on the case for a circular economy ✅ Practical insights into how policymakers can integrate circular policies into their Nationally Determined Contributions ✅ Panel discussion on circular strategies and a common pathway forward to urgently transform to a circular economy… #COP29 #COP29Azerbaijan #CircularEconomy #Circularity #ClimatePolicy

Ecorys recently had the privilege of hosting a successful dissemination event in Harare to share the findings from the Stopping Abuse and Female Exploitation (SAFE) programme, which has been working to combat gender-based violence (GBV) in Zimbabwe since 2019. The event brought together a diverse cross-section of Zimbabwean civil society organisations, donors, multi-laterals, private sector companies, and government representatives. We were honoured to have the Director of the Ministry of Women's Affairs, Community and SMEs deliver a powerful speech in support of the programme's goals and future direction. Through adaptive, evidence-based learning, SAFE has developed the ‘Toose’ Model for preventing and responding to GBV. Toose has shown promising results in reducing physical, economic, and emotional violence, while improving household security and family wellbeing in both urban and rural districts. Attendees listened to impact stories from participants who shared personal experiences from their own Toose journeys, showcasing the positive changes brought by the programme. A big thank you to all participants who joined us in exploring the next steps for scaling up this impactful initiative! Together, we are driving meaningful change for women and girls across Zimbabwe. #SAFEProgramme #GBVPrevention #Zimbabwe #SocialImpact #GenderEquality #FCDO #SocialDevelopmentDirect #MUSASA #TETRATECH

Evaluating the impact of the EU’s support to Nigeria 🌍   Ecorys is proud to conduct the Strategic Evaluation of the European Union's Cooperation with the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The evaluation will provide insights into the EU’s programming, focusing on the transition towards a 'Global Gateway' cooperation framework.   Our work will assess the relevance, coherence, and effectiveness of EU-financed initiatives across priority sectors—including sustainable economic development, peace and security, and human development—while addressing cross-cutting goals such as climate action and gender equality. By identifying contributing and hindering factors, we will deliver evidence-based recommendations to enhance EU-Nigeria partnerships and support long-term development.   #Ecorys #Nigeria #EU #GlobalGateway #Evaluation

🌍 Ecorys to lead evaluation of EU Programmes in Azerbaijan 🔍 Ecorys will conduct an independent evaluation of three EU programmes focused on rural and regional development in Azerbaijan. This assessment will examine programme performance, identify challenges, and provide recommendations for future EU support as the country seeks to diversify its economy. With an emphasis on sectors like agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing, the evaluation aims to foster inclusive growth across all regions. The findings will inform stakeholders, including the EU Delegation and Azerbaijani national authorities, on strategies for promoting sustainable development. Interested in finding out more? Check out our website: https://shorturl.at/tDCmu #Azerbaijan #EU #Evaluation #SustainableDevelopment #SDG

Celebrating 5 Years of BAF II 🎉   We are thrilled to share the success of the BAF II programme, a key component of the Lao PDR Competitiveness and Trade (LCT) Project that Ecorys has been implementing with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce since 2019.   On September 13th, we hosted a special event in Vientiane to showcase the achievements and impact of BAF II.   The event was attended by senior figures from the government of Laos, development partners, and private sector. The event featured the launch of Laos’ first-ever Business Development Services (BDS) directory, case studies from some of the 360+ businesses benefiting from BAF II grants, a series of expert talks, and booths from 30 local companies showcasing the programme’s impact.   Read the full article to learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/g4BNqYU7   #BAFII #Lao #BusinessDevelopment #LCTProject #BAFIICelebration

Second Workshop of the EHS&CP held in Brussels 🤝   💧 Hydrogen is pivotal to the transition towards a climate-neutral economy, enabling emission-free transport, heating, industrial processes, and inter-seasonal energy storage.   At Ecorys, we support the Clean Hydrogen Partnership in its mission to position the EU as a leader in sustainable and circular hydrogen technologies and value chains. To achieve this, we established the European Hydrogen Sustainability and Circularity Panel (EHS&CP), aimed at driving the greening of hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and end uses. ♻   Last week, the panel of experts met for the second time, reflecting on a valuable presentation of the Panel’s work on sustainability and circularity in the European hydrogen ecosystem. Insights gained from the Panel's work will guide future projects and programmes. 💡  Special thanks to the European Commission, JRC, Hydrogen Europe, and Hydrogen Europe Research for their contributions. We look forward to strengthening our collaboration with the EHS&CP.

🌍 Ecorys to Lead Evaluation of EU Migration Support Programmes in Morocco We're excited to support the European Commission (DG NEAR) in evaluating two major EU-funded programmes, with a combined budget of €252 million, aimed at strengthening Morocco's migration governance. As Morocco works to align its regulations with the EU acquis, this evaluation will focus on tackling challenges such as irregular migration, corruption, human trafficking, and integrated border management. Our insights will help shape future EU support and contribute to more sustainable, rights-based migration policies. 🔍📈 Read our full case study here 👉 https://t.ly/9CRCL #Migration #Governance #EU #Morocco

At Ecorys we help our clients with shaping policies to make a positive impact on society. We do this by providing consultancy services in the fields of economic, social and spatial development in a wide variety policy areas 💡 Last week, Mario Draghi, former president of the European Central Bank, presented his report on the future of European competitiveness. The report looks at the challenges faced by the industry and companies in the European Single Market. How can Europe remain competitive in the future? 🌍 The findings will contribute to the European Commission’s work on a new plan for Europe’s sustainable prosperity and competitiveness. Ecorys will keep supporting its clients with research and advice to answer these challenges and develop a sustainable European economic agenda. We are proud to mention that our work on rolling stock supply was picked up in the report. Our study (for the European Parliament) concluded that the EU has a strong and cutting edge railway equipment sector that is highly important in the global value chain, and presents an opportunity for Europe to remain competitive. Our full report can be found here 👉 https://lnkd.in/enRtUP_q Follow us for more updates about (other areas of) our work!