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EU and Open Government Partnership launch “Partnership for Democracy and Accountability”
The European Union and the Open Government Partnership (OGP) have launched a Partnership for Democracy and Accountability to strengthen democracy and improve citizens' lives across the globe through open, inclusive, and accountable government.
Global Gateway: EU strengthens partnership with Benin through launch of Budget Support programme
At a signature ceremony on 20 July 2023, Minister of State for Economy and Finance of Benin, Romuald Wadagni and Director-General for International Partnerships at the European Commission, Koen Doens, launched a new EU budget support programme for Benin.
Global Gateway - EU, Latin America and Caribbean Forum: strengthening the dialogue with youth, civil society and local authorities in both regions
In the run-up to the EU-CELAC Summit on 17-18 July, the EU–Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) Forum brought together youth, civil society organisations and associations of local authorities to strengthen the EU-LAC partnership, accompanied by other relevant actors in a multistakeholder collaboration
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Many women in Eastern Uganda have undergone female genital mutilation. Communication for Development Foundation Uganda advocates for ending this harmful practice. The work of the activists is supported by the Spotlight Initiative, a strategic partnership between the EU and the UN.
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