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A 360-degree strategy for critical raw materials: the Global Gateway in Argentina
A 360-degree strategy for critical raw materials: the Global Gateway in Argentina
In this second podcast episode, we have the opportunity to speak with Ilse Cougé, Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Argentina, about critical raw materials and the Delegation's work in br...
The Global Gateway in action: A long-term vision for Nigeria
The Global Gateway in action: A long-term vision for Nigeria
In this first podcast episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Massimo de Luca, Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS. Massimo tells us about a countrywide approach t...
Capacity4dev Ambassadors Programme - Edition III: Apply now!
Capacity4dev Ambassadors Programme - Edition III: Apply now!
Become a champion of Knowledge Sharing & Capacity Building. We are excited to announce the launch of the third edition of the Capacity4dev Ambassadors Programme (2026-2027), an opportunity for in
An interview with José María Medina Navarro, Head of Cooperation, EU Delegation to Ecuador
An interview with José María Medina Navarro, Head of Cooperation, EU Delegation to Ecuador
In this interview, José María Medina Navarro, Head of Cooperation at the Delegation of the European Union to Ecuador, explains how the EU is bringing water and sanitation services to at least half ...
EvalVoices Webinar 02 | Derek Beach | Process Tracing
EvalVoices Webinar 02 | Derek Beach | Process Tracing
Following our inaugural session with Michael Quinn Patton on Evaluation Science, our second webinar took a deep dive into Process Tracing (PT), an increasingly recognised method for uncovering how ...
Empowering youth activism against racism and discrimination: the TACKLE project
Empowering youth activism against racism and discrimination: the TACKLE project
In this episode, our team interviews Giorgia Linardi, Project Lead Coordinator of TACKLE, and digital campaigner Hajar Drissi. TACKLE is an EU-funded initiative under the Directorate-General for In...
Evidence for Hope: Reflections on evaluation and sustainability
Evidence for Hope: Reflections on evaluation and sustainability
In this podcast episode, Evaluations Expert Rob van den Berg reflects on his 35-year career and tells our audience about the importance of using evaluation evidence to tackle today's sustainability...
EvalVoices Webinar 01 | Michael Quinn Patton | Evaluation Science: Foundations & future directions
EvalVoices Webinar 01 | Michael Quinn Patton | Evaluation Science: Foundations & future directions
EvalVoices is a European Commission initiative connecting global thought leaders to explore what works in evaluation – and why. This inaugural session features Michael Quinn Patton introducing ...
Active agents of change: when empowering young people is not a luxury but a necessity
Active agents of change: when empowering young people is not a luxury but a necessity
On this International Youth Day, let’s take a look at some of the activities worldwide that help bring youth closer to reaching their full potential! For more information, visit capacity4dev.europ...
From conservation to cooperation: How the EU Forest Partnerships shape the future of sustainability
From conservation to cooperation: How the EU Forest Partnerships shape the future of sustainability
On International Day of Forests, the Capacity4dev team is happy to share an insightful article produced in collaboration with the Unit in charge of Environment, Sustainable Natural Resources and th...
From Logframes to OPSYS: Inside EU Results Reporting
From Logframes to OPSYS: Inside EU Results Reporting
This episode explores how the impact of EU external action is assessed and evaluated. Through interviews with Monitoring and Evaluation Focal Points from DG INTPA, DG ENEST, DG MENA and FPI, the Ca...
Sport for social change: lessons from the field
Sport for social change: lessons from the field
In this podcast episode, we interview Michele Bianchi, an international consultant and practitioner in the sport for development field. Michele is also the co-founder of We Football, a non-profit o...
Understanding Equanomics and the importance of gender equality in development
Understanding Equanomics and the importance of gender equality in development
On the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we hear from Raquel Lagunas, Global Director of Gender Equality at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP...
Impact investment in sustainable agriculture
Impact investment in sustainable agriculture
In episode 7 of the Capacity4dev Podcast Series, we hear from Lionel Dieu, Fund Manager at EDFI AgriFI. He discusses EU Agriculture Financing Initiatives, which aim to invest in small-scale farming...
#MeetOurAmbassadors 2024-2025: Part VI
#MeetOurAmbassadors 2024-2025: Part VI
👏 Meet the 🆕 participants of the Capacity4dev Ambassadors Programme: 🔸Petros Kremonas, Communications and Campaigns Coordinator at Plan International EU Office 🔸Pierre-Arnaud Barthel, Expert in