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Calls for Proposals
Non-State Actors and Local Authorities:
In: Guyana, until 16/04/2012, budget: 523,000 EUR (min. grant size: 50,000
EUR/max. grant size: 150,000 EUR)
In: Georgia, until 17/04/2012, budget: 950,000 EUR (min. grant size: 30,000
EUR/max. grant size: 100,000 EUR)
European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR):
In: Rwanda, until 23/04/2012, budget: 600,000 EUR (min. grant size: 100,000
EUR/max. grant size: 300,000 EUR)
In: Kazakhstan, until 16/04/2012, budget: 600,000 EUR (min. grant size:
150,000 EUR/max. grant size: 300,000 EUR)
In: Fiji, until 23/04/2012, budget: 540,000 EUR (min. grant size: 50,000
EUR/max. grant size: 240,000 EUR)
Africa, Caribbean and Pacific:
In: Senegal, until 19/04/2012, budget: 1,300,000 EUR (min. grant size: 50,000
EUR/max. grant size: 100,000 EUR)
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EU News: Reproductive health discussed at the European
Parliament Development Committee (DEVE)
01 March– Brussels
During a debate on the European Commission communication “Increasing the
impact of EU Development Policy: an Agenda for Change” at the European
Parliament Development Committee (DEVE), a Luxembourgish MEP Charles Goerens
from the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE), who is also
the rapporteur on the agenda, stressed the importance of increasing funds for
reproductive health in developing countries, following the drop of aid from
the USA due to the “global gag rule" imposed under the Bush
administration. MEP Goerens made a strong statement that the issue of
reproductive health should not be confused with coercive abortion. Taking as
a starting point the protection of women’s dignity and freedom of choice in
matters of reproduction, MEP Goerens also pointed to the link between
population control and increased economic performance.
Please find the European Commission communication on the Agenda for Change: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=COM:2011:0637:FIN:EN:PDF
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EU News: The European Parliament Budget Committee adopts the
general guidelines for the preparation of 2013 Budget
02 March– Brussels
The European Parliament's Committee on Budgets adopted a report on the General
guidelines for the preparation of 2013 Budget which was drafted by Giovanni
La Via, an Italian conservative MEP who was appointed the European
Parliament's Rapporteur for the 2013 EU General Budget. One compromise
amendment tabled at the initiative of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists
and Democrats in the European Parliament (S&D), includes a reference to
the Heading 4 of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), which finances
the global activities of the EU such as the promotion of sustainable development.
The report recalls that the Heading 4 is “insufficient to meet the policies
approved as priorities by Parliament, the Council and the Commission” and
that “the appropriations allocated for some policies have had to be revised
several times in order to meet new goals and tasks, making the use of the
Flexibility Instrument necessary in almost every annual budget”. The
guidelines will be debated on 13 March and voted for on 14 March.
To view the report, please see: www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?type=REPORT&mode=XML&reference=A7-2012-40&language=EN
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EU News: DSW co-signs a recommendation letter on the Agenda
for Change
06 March – Brussels
Together with its Brussels-based partners and networks, DSW prepared a letter
regarding the on-going discussions in the Council of the European Union on
the Commission’s Communication “Increasing the impact of EU Development
Policy: An Agenda for Change”. While the letter recognises the EC’s support
for inclusive growth, social inclusion and human development, notably social
protection, health and education; it also raises six areas of concern where
the Council conclusions could improve the Commission’s proposal. These
include: reinforcing focus on poverty eradication rather than economically
driven growth model, deepening the definition of “inclusive growth”, ensuring
continuous support to basic health and education, supporting differentiated
and concentrated EU approach to poverty alleviation, strengthening the role
of civil society in development processes and ensuring the engagement of
private sector for global health. The letter has been sent to the Member
States represe ntatives in Brussels taking part in the Council discussions.
To read more about the Agenda for Change, please visit: http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/news/agenda_for_change_en.htm
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EU News: EU reaffirms its commitment to promoting gender
equality and advancement of women worldwide
08 March – Brussels
The celebration of International Women’s Day is a reminder that there is still
a long way to go before gender equality is established. In a statement on
International Women’s Day, High Representative of the European Union for
Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission,
Catherine Ashton said: "While we can be proud of the significant
progress already made, this day reminds us that much work lies ahead to
achieve true gender equality.” Ms. Ashton called for women to be actively
involved in on-going and planned reform processes and for their full participation
in social and economic life.
To view the statement, please visit: http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_Data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/128810.pdf
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Upcoming Events: Danish International Development Agency
(DANIDA) to celebrate its 50 year anniversary
16 March – Copenhagen
The 50 year anniversary of DANIDA, one of the Danish Presidency’s main events
on development, will be celebrated at an international conference entitled
“Development Policy in a Changing World” that aims to address a broad range
of issues related to Danish, European and international development cooperation.
The conference will be attended by a diverse range of representatives from
international organizations, partner countries, European ministers and NGOs.
Present at the event will be Kristalina Georgieva, European Commissioner for
International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response, and Andris
Piebalgs, European Commissioner for Development.
To read more about the conference, please visit: http://eu2012.dk/en/Meetings/Conferences/Mar/Hoejniveaukonference-i-anledning-af-Danidas-50-aars-jubilaeum
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