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RSS![Specialists of the programme testing the 'smart-stick' practically, Fergana province](https://international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-12/specialists-programme-testing-smart-stick-fergana-province-uzbekistan.jpg?itok=0qggnSAH)
The EU financed project on “National policy framework for water management” (part of the bigger programme “Water Governance in Uzbekistan”), implemented by GIZ, together with the scientists from the International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
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On International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) we present to you Bridging the Gap, a project funded by the EU which aims to increase the inclusion of persons with disabilities through more inclusive development cooperation activities.
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The World Food Programme (WFP), supported by the European Union is running nutrition centres across eastern Sudan, providing health checks and protein-rich supplementary foods, as well as training on nutrition practices.
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With the help of the EU and UNICEF, Zambia has reduced maternal and child mortality. The 5 year project which ran from 2013 to 2018 showed huge progress in the quality of health services and health policies.
Programme on improving synergies between Social Protection and Public Finance Management has been officially launched.
Northern provinces in Vietnam have great potential in precious herbs. However, herbal medicine value chains face challenges, as some herbs are endangered and connecting herb-planting farmers and companies has been difficult. Improved Governance in Herbal Value Chain project is tackling these issues.
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The Parenting Education Programme in Timor Leste provided training to parents on positive parenting, where they learn critical skills for developing respectful family and gender-equitable relationships.
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In Madagascar, in her drive to make a brighter future for her kids, Nirina has started several small activities, and has taken part in the poultry rearing workshops under the SWM Programme, determined to set up her own business.
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In Nigeria, the EU funded Reconciliation and Reintegration Project, has begun a community-led Peace through Sports Engagement in places hit hardest by the insurgency to strengthen social engagement and rebuild intercommunal trust.
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For the Day of the African Child, the Roaming Child Rights Forum was organised in Sudan. A roaming vehicle-turned-studio roved around the capital Khartoum with Save the Children’s Rights Ambassadors, stopping by the offices of key stakeholders.