Development cooperation

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Development cooperation needs to become more effective and efficient. The Netherlands has therefore undertaken a fundamental review of development policy. It has decided to assist fewer partner countries while focusing on 4 spearhead areas in which the Netherlands can add special value.

Policies

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Ploumen at conference in Brussels: delighted with overwhelming worldwide response to She Decides

The She Decides conference in Brussels today raised a total of €181 million. Minister for Trade and Development Cooperation...

03-03-2017 | 14:42

Ploumen deeply affected by situation in Iraq, but optimistic

This evening marked the conclusion of a two-day visit to Iraq by Lilianne Ploumen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development...

11-01-2017 | 15:49

Netherlands to use satellites and technology to combat hunger in developing countries

The Netherlands wants to see closer collaboration between high-tech companies and civil society organisations to tackle food...

15-11-2016 | 18:00

Ploumen to attend UN climate change conference in Marrakech

On 15 and 16 November, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Liliane Ploumen will be in Marrakech to attend...

12-11-2016 | 12:00

Proportion of women in trade missions rises to 25%

Over the past 6 months the proportion of women participating in trade missions has risen sharply, from 10% to 25%. This is now...

05-11-2016 | 10:00

Green light for CETA

EU member states have agreed to sign the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the European Union and...

29-10-2016 | 12:00
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