The 13th edition of the European Development Days (EDD), the leading global forum on development cooperation, kicks off in Brussels. The two day event will host more than 8,000 participants from 140 countries worldwide, representing 1,200 organisations from the development community, including Heads of State or Government, leading experts, key influencers and young leaders. This year’s European Development […]
International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD)
The purpose of the IFCD is to promote sustainable development and poverty reduction in developing countries that are Parties to the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. The IFCD supports projects that aim to foster the emergence of a dynamic cultural sector, primarily by facilitating the introduction of […]
European Social Innovation Competition 2019
The European Commission has launched the European Social Innovation Competition in memory of Diogo Vasconcelos. Based on the theme “Challenging plastic waste”, the 2019 edition calls for ideas and projects that reduce plastic waste and littering through changing and improving existing processes or through introducing brand-new products and initiatives. What’s the contest about? The competition […]