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In Nicaragua, Change for Children stressed that clarifying relationship boundaries and addressing power dynamics between project staff and local community members is key to preventing exploitation. Hear #PSEAH best practices: https://ow.ly/cgvO50UagwP Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada Inter-Council Network / Réseau de coordination des conseils Cooperation Canada Spur Change | Activer le changement Manitoba Council for International Cooperation Northern Council for Global Cooperation British Columbia Council for International Cooperation Alberta Council for Global Cooperation Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation Manitoba Council for International Cooperation Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) AQOCI - Association québécoise des organismes de coopération internationale Atlantic Council for International Cooperation

How the ACCI can Support Development Partners in Africa More than ever, the ACCI positions itself as a dynamic and committed organization that relies on recognized intellectual production, a network of experts, and validated partners to contribute to the competitiveness of actors operating in the African economic field. https://lnkd.in/gfpAYSin #CAVIE #IntelligenceEconomique #MarchésAfricains

How the ACCI can Support Development Partners in Africa More than ever, the ACCI positions itself as a dynamic and committed organization that relies on recognized intellectual production, a network of experts, and validated partners to contribute to the competitiveness of actors operating in the African economic field. https://lnkd.in/gfpAYSin #CAVIE #IntelligenceEconomique #MarchésAfricains

Today’s #didyouknow is a reminder on the efforts being made to push the AU’s FMP. The African Union (AU) has developed a draft continental strategy to promote the Free Movement of Persons, an essential component of the continent's integration agenda under Agenda 2063. This initiative emphasizes the importance of the African Passport as a key mechanism for facilitating mobility among African citizens. Adopted in January 2018, the Protocol to the Treaty establishing the African Economic Community aims to ensure rights of entry, residence, and establishment for individuals across member states. The strategy includes a phased implementation: starting with the right of entry, followed by residence and establishment rights. As of now, 33 member states have signed the protocol, and four—Rwanda, Niger, Mali, and São Tomé and Príncipe—have completed the ratification process. The technical specifications for the African Passport were developed in collaboration with international organizations and regional communities, marking a significant step toward realizing a more integrated Africa. In what ways could a borderless Africa, facilitated by this strategy, enhance economic growth and cultural exchange among nations on the continent?

🔵⚪🔴 What do you know about French Development Cooperation (DC)?🔵⚪🔴 At Mainlevel, our efforts focus on understanding DC at a holistic level, from the funding strategies of different donors to the core needs of project beneficiaries. Recently, our colleagues took a deep dive into #FrenchDC, looking at similarities and differences with #GermanDC. Here are some of the key findings: 1️⃣ Strategic priorities: France’s development policy - orchestrated by the Interministerial Committee for International Cooperation and Development (CICID) - targets key areas such as #climateaction, #globalhealth, and #genderequality. The country's commitment is reflected in the 2021 Development Law, which focuses on impactful initiatives particularly within African regions. 2️⃣ Funding and allocation: As one of the world's leading donors, France aims to contribute 0.7% of GNI to Official Development Assistance (ODA) by 2030, prioritizing bilateral aid to promote development and stability in low-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. 3️⃣ Franco-German collaboration: Franco-German DC is characterized by a mix of cooperation and distinct national approaches. Germany's development agencies, such as #KfW and #GIZ, focus on project implementation, while France's centralized model involves strategic planning and implementation oversight by bodies such as the Agence Francaise de Développement. 🔍 Recent Franco-German milestones: The Treaty of Aachen in 2019 has reinvigorated Franco-German cooperation, particularly in development cooperation within Europe and beyond. Notable initiatives by the European Union include: Alliance Sahel, Euroclima+ or, more recently, the Just Energy Transition Partnership. 🌐 These facts tell us that by leveraging the skills of Mainlevel's multilingual team,🌟20% of whom are French speakers🌟, we are uniquely positioned to engage and contribute to these important international efforts. As we see these dynamic collaborations unfold, it reinforces the potential of strategic partnerships in addressing global challenges. #DevelopmentCooperation #SustainableDevelopment #GlobalHealth #ClimateAction #GenderEquality #ODA #FrancoGermanRelations #MultilingualTeam #French

Did you know that Africa has a number of regional economic communities (RECs) geared toward improving integration and increasing cooperation? Such RECs are drivers of development across the continent.   RECs are regional groupings of African states. The purpose of the RECs is to promote regional economic integration among the member countries within each region and through the broader African Economic Community (AEC), established by the Abuja Treaty in 1991.   The African Union recognises eight RECs namely: • Arab Maghreb Union (UMA) • Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) • Community of Sahel–Saharan States (CEN–SAD) • East African Community (EAC) • Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) • Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) • Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) • Southern African Development Community (SADC).   The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement recognizes RECs as the "building blocks" of the AfCFTA. Understanding these regional economic blocs is essential for businesses seeking expansion opportunities into Africa. 

It’s Educational Wednesday‼️ The Protocol on Free Movement of Persons, adopted by the African Union (AU) in 2018, aims to facilitate the free movement of people, the right of residence, and the right of establishment across African countries. This initiative is integral to advancing continental integration and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). However, progress has been slow, with only four countries—Rwanda, Niger, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Mali—ratifying the protocol as of July 2022. The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the AU have been working to demonstrate the benefits of this protocol, particularly in enhancing the implementation of the AfCFTA. Despite the apparent advantages, including boosting trade and economic cooperation, several challenges remain, such as the reluctance of many countries to ratify the protocol due to concerns about security and the potential strain on local economies. How might the slow ratification of the African Union’s Free Movement of Persons Protocol affect the vision of a borderless Africa and the implementation of the AfCFTA? To know more: (https://lnkd.in/eSpzGWr7). #merakiafrique #africanunion #freemovementprotocol #educationalwednesdays

Post-EU-ACP Parliamentary Meeting: Angola Takes the Lead in Addressing Civil Society Funding Expectations" Following the recent EU-ACP parliamentary meeting, the focus shifts towards action, with Angola spearheading efforts to address civil society funding expectations. The high-level gathering, orchestrated by Angolan authorities, showcases Africa's globally recognized hospitality. However, amidst this diplomatic fervor, significant challenges and societal expectations loom large, particularly concerning financing.

A series of stakeholder engagement activities have been completed in the Technical Support Instrument (TSI) EUROCH project in Italy, Portugal and Spain. The project is funded by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Structural Reform Support (DG REFORM) and it aims to promote equal access and combat regional disparities in implementing inclusive education provisions across the three countries. In total, over 190 persons, including Ministry representatives and national representatives, have participated in the fieldwork. Stakeholder engagement activities included working groups, peer-learning sessions and a study visit to Sweden. The fieldwork helped identify strengths and gaps in policy and practice, based on six common themes that emerged from a prior analysis of country priorities and reports. As a technical provider in the project, the Agency will use these insights to develop a set of recommendations and measures to enhance inclusive education in each country. These, in turn, will inform the preparation of individual action plans for each project country. For more information on the project and the Agency’s TSI initiatives, visit the TSI web area https://lnkd.in/dCKtJ2g4   #EASNIE #InclusiveEducation #Education #StakeholderEngagement #EducationForAll #Italy #Spain #Portugal #EuropeanUnion #EuropeanCommission #ErasmusPlus 

The National African Student Association (NAfSA) and the UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa have formalized a partnership through the initiative called Africa's Youth Voices (AYV). This global network aims to provide young Africans with access to a multilateral stage, amplifying their voices and bringing their expertise and knowledge of the African context at the center of international policymaking. As participants of this network, NAfSA students have begun conducting policy-based research with hopes that their work can be shared with key stakeholders in charge of the policymaking decisions. If you're a graduate student interested in conducting policy-based research within the research theme of sustainable development for sustainable peace, please reach out to me through the replies and/or DMs! Or you can directly sign up through this form: https://lnkd.in/gJNDQWzA The work has already started and we would love to see everyone participating in shaping Africa's future. I have attached a pdf outlining the details of the AYV network in case anyone is interested in learning more.