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Inauguration of the work of the Palestinian National Forum for the Regeneration of Historic Centers Project
Roula HANDAL | 11/11/2019
On Tuesday, October 29th, 2019, the Minister of Local Government H.E. Eng. Majdi Al-Saleh inaugurated the Palestinian National Forum for the Regeneration of Historic Centers in Ramallah under the slogan "Towards Vibrant Historical Centers" in the presence of the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities H.E. Ms. Roula Ma'aya, the Belgian Consul General in Jerusalem H.E. Mrs. Danielle Haven, the Deputy Minister of Local Government and chairman of the forum Mr. Ahmed Ghuneim and a number of representatives of local organizations benefiting from the project.H.E. Al-Salih stressed the importance of the pioneering project implemented by the Ministry and the Municipal Development & Lending Fund (MDLF) in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities with the support of the Belgian cooperation and funding from the Belgian government which was a significant addition to all national and community efforts, which contributed significantly to the revival and preservation of cultural and historical heritage.H.E. Al-Salih added: "It is time to unite all efforts for all models in order to take-off on a strong and national determination to make the most of this national resource to be a symbol of our presence and management of local and national development, and a bridge to communicate with all peace-loving people.H.E. Al-Salih stressed the need to work to preserve and develop this experience because it will be the model on which the Ministry will work to disseminate and that it’s a major responsibility and must be built on the experience, expressing his gratitude to all the staff who worked on the completion of the project and the Belgian cooperation for their continuous support.H.E. Ms. Roula Ma'aya said: “The Rehabilitation of Historic Centers project is considered to be a unique model in cooperation and joint work between the national institutions which focused on the role of integration and joint management between all partners and gave local organizations a role in determining their priorities in addition to the local community that participated in determining these priorities through interactive meetings allocated for this”.H.E. Ma'aya stressed that the national heritage is the symbol of the cultural identity of the Palestinian people and is part of the human heritage and despite the attempts of the occupation over the past years to obliterate it, it remained a witness to the Palestinian right in this land which is one of the elements of the Palestinian state. The role of local authorities in preserving cultural heritage is an important and major role, so there must be continuous cooperation and coordination to stop the demolition work in historic towns and cities.H.E. Mrs. Danielle Haven, Consul General of Belgium in Jerusalem said: “At times when the Palestinian cause is under mounting pressure, the excellent results of this renovation project stress the importance of and the support for the Palestinian identity. Because renovating historic sites is not only a matter of stones and bricks, but foremost a matter of matter of minds and hearts. Together with you, we tried to improve social, cultural and economic development at local level by not only cleaning up the historic places, but also making them more accessible in order to bring back Palestinian life to these places”.H.E. Mrs. Haven added: “24 projects in 12 local government units were accomplished, for example in Anabta, Burqa, Sabastiyeh and Bani Na’im to name just a few. A fully renovated historic building is not only to be visited on special occasions but should be inhabited by local companies and services, leading to more presence and therefore even more economic activity. Also, more activity will lead to more protection and preservation of Palestinian presence. The ownership of the renovations will depend a lot on the village councils and the population in the villages. Therefore, an exchange of both top-down policy recommendations coming from the ministries in Ramallah, and the bottom-up input of the local level will be crucial to ensure long term success of these investments. Enabel put a lot of effort into trust building and collaboration between all stakeholders: we hope this will lead to a fruitful take-off to a next phase, including for example a recognition by UNESCO for the site in Sabastiyeh”.Mr. Ahmed Ghuneim added: “The place is a spirit and a memory, we have our own story and others have theirs, but we believe that the story that is in itself has to face challenges."The work of the forum continued for three consecutive days which was organized by the Ministries of Local Government and Tourism with the support of the Belgian Government through Enabel. The Forum is the first of its kind in the field of Rehabilitation of Historical Centers.
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Enabel, US and Uganda Gov’t launch health systems strengthening project
William YEKA | 08/11/2019
Despite the heavy rain season, Tuesday 22nd October was a sunny morning, a clear sign of victory for the day. That day all roads were leading to Koch Goma Health Centre III in Uganda's mid Northern District of Nwoya where the official launch of the "Enabling Health in Acholi" project took place. The event was graced by Uganda's Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah, Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, HE the Ambassador of the United States of America Deborah Malac and HE the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium Rudi Veestraeten. It was also attended by the Resident Representative of Enabel in Uganda, Christelle Jocquet among other notable local government dignitaries and like-minded health implementing agencies. Prior to the launch event, the project office in Gulu was also officially inaugurated. The project team have now rolled sleeves unto full range implementation. The four year (2019 – 2022) project will be implemented through the Results Based Financing (RBF) approach. RBF provides financial incentives, equipment and materials to health facilities if agreed results have been achieved. It also subsidizes patient fees especially in private –not-for-profit health facilities and provides incentives to health workers. The project will increase access to quality health services and strengthen emergency referral systems by enhancing infrastructure while focusing largely on maternal and child health. While officiating at the launch, Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng noted that the project will stimulate both the demand and supply side of the health services but also encourage individuals, households and communities to receive quality health services and vaccines. Dr Aceng expects maternal mortality in the region to reduce under this initiative. She however called for more efforts to educate the mothers about the need to deliver in health facilities. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah hailed the results based financing approach and noted that if adopted by all government institutions, quality of service provision would improve. Deborah Malac, the US Ambassador to Uganda said the US invests an equivalent of $500m in the health sector in Uganda while the Belgian ambassador to Uganda, Rudi Veestraeten, urged government to inject more resources into the health sector if it is to realise a more productive and healthy population.Enabel piloted the Results Based Financing approach in 12 districts in West Nile and Rwenzori regions of Uganda. The model was tested in forty four (44) health facilities in Rwenzori and thirty nine (39) health facilities in West Nile. At a global level, Enabel has implemented RBF in Cambodia, Benin, Rwanda, Burundi, Peru, Niger and Senegal and the lessons learnt in these countries helped to accelerate the initiative in Uganda. Benefiting facilities GULU DISTRICT 1 Angaya HCIII 2.Anywee HCIII 3.Baldege HCIII 4.Cwero HCIII 5.Laroo HCIII 6.Pabwo HCIII 7.Patiko HCIII 8.Awach HCIV AMURU DISTRICT 1.Bibia HCIII 2.Kaladima HCIII 3.Lacor Amur HCIII 4.Lacor Pabbo HCIII 5.Olwal HCIII 6.Pabbo HCIII Govt 7.Labongogali HCIII 8.Otwee HCIII 9.Pawel HCIII 10. Atiak HCIV NWOYA DISTRICT 1.Anaka General Hospital 2.Alero HCIII 3.Koch Goma HCIII 4.Koch Lii HCIII 5.Purongo HCIII OMORO DISTRICT 1.Lalogi HCIV 2.Bobi HCIII 3.Lacor Opit HCIII 4.Lanenober HCIII 5.Lapainat HCIII 6.Odek HCIII 7.Ongako HCIII 8.Loyoajonga HCIII
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Thibaut MONNIER | 04/11/2019
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L’entrepreneurial rural au service du palmier dattier
Meriem HILALI | 02/11/2019
En marge du Salon International des Dattes au Maroc, a eu lieu une cérémonie de distribution d’équipements au profit des coopératives de service par Monsieur le Ministre de l’Agriculture, de la Pêche maritime, du Développement rural et des Eaux et Forêts.Cette intervention, financée dans le cadre de la coopération Maroc-Belgique, s’inscrit dans le projet d’appui aux groupements d’intérêt économique pour le développement de la filière phoenicicole au niveau des oasis marocaines (PAGIE).
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L’or rouge à l’honneur
Meriem HILALI | 02/11/2019
Lors de l’inauguration de la 13éme édition du Festival International du Safran, le projet d’Appui aux filières du safran et du palmier dattier a exposé ses réalisations à monsieur le secrétaire général de la province de Taroudant. De 2013 à nos jour et en partenariat avec l’Office Régional de mise en valeur agricole de Ouarzazate, L’office national du conseil agricole, l’Agence de développement agricole et l’inter-profession, l’intervention a réalisé plusieurs activités (Forage, goûté à goûte, pompage solaire, laboratoire du safran, alphabétisions...) au niveau des deux filières et a pu atteindre la majorité de ses objectifs.
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3e EDITION DU SALON DES METIERS ET DE LA FORMATION (SMF)
Grâce MALI FAIDA | 01/11/2019
La 3e Edition du Salon des Métiers et de la Formation a eu lieu du 24 au 26 Octobre 2019 au bâtiment Hypnose Mall à Lubumbashi. Durant cette semaine a eu lieu la compétition des métiers soutenue par le projet EDUKAT. Cent cinquante participants venus de 6 Provinces ont compéti pour 19 filières retenues. Issu d’un partenariat fort lié entre la FEC et le Centre de Ressources du Haut-Katanga (CdR), cette semaine des métiers est l’occasion de redonner aux métiers techniques et professionnels leurs lettres de noblesse. Le but ultime poursuivi est d’assurer l’adéquation entre la formation et l’emploi, principe fondateur de la mise en œuvre de la convention de partenariat Public-Privé, tel que l’a rappelé Madame Murielle Hermouet, Responsable du Portefeuille Pays, lors de son mot d’ouverture. La compétition des métiers a bénéficié du soutien de WorldSkills Belgium, l’association belge de promotion des métiers techniques et manuels, qui a préparé les compétiteurs au travers de coaching adaptés. Cinquante-sept (57) médailles ont été décernées lors de la finale. Ce grand rendez-vous des métiers a reçu la visite de plus de 2.500 visiteurs qui ont pris connaissance des 37 stands d’exposition des différentes institutions, écoles et entreprises partenaires présentes pour l’occasion ainsi que des conférences qui y ont été organisées.
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REMISE DE DIPLOMES AUX ENARQUES PROMOTION FLEUVE CONGO
Grâce MALI FAIDA | 31/10/2019
Les lauréats de l'Ecole Nationale d’Administration (ENA), promotion Fleuve-Congo, ont fièrement reçu aujourd'hui leur diplômes de fin de cycle des mains du Ministre d'Etat chargé de la décentralisation et de la réforme institutionnelle, SEM Azarias Ruberwa. Le projet PRECOB a contribué à la formation globale de cette promotion : Onze (11) lauréats ont passés 3 mois de stage au sein des différents projets d'Enabel en RDC tant à Kinshasa qu'en provinces, et dix (10) autres ont reçus une bourse afin de parfaire leur formation en Belgique grâce au partenariat avec l'Institut Egmont. 99 Lauréats de l'ENA sont donc formés et prêts à intégrer l'administration publique congolaise et à contribuer au processus tant prôné de son rajeunissement. Toutes nos félicitations aux lauréats. Nous avons hâte de les revoir à l'oeuvre au sein des différentes administrations tant centrales que provinciales.
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Supporting the Teaching Profession in the National Teachers' Colleges
Dorothy KYAMAZIMA | 30/10/2019
“While we are always quick to recognise education as the driving force for development in any country, we need to ask ourselves in our different capacities, (as ministers, as technical officers, as leaders, parents and students) an important question. Is education possible without teachers?” Rudi Veestraeten, Belgium Ambassador to Uganda.Simply put, teachers are the most important agents of change in the education process. Their role is one that cannot be over-emphasized because it stretches beyond their obligation and responsibility to pass on information to one that directly or indirectly influences the lives of students. Whether this in a classroom during the early stages of education or in a lecture hall at tertiary institutions, their role is central to the education process. Therefore, for students to learn and obtain the best education they need more than just books and resources, they need qualified teachers. It is with this in mind, that Enabel in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Sports set out to improve the quality of education in Uganda, with a focus on teachers through the Teacher Training Education (TTE) project. This project majorly focuses on improving secondary teacher education in the National Teachers’ Colleges (NTCs) of Mubende, Muni, Kabale, Kaliro and Unyama.Improving the ProfessionIn the days leading up to the National teacher day celebrations, the Teacher Training Education project organised a separate event on 2nd October hosted by NTC Kabale. This event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders from the Ministries, Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU), Teacher colleges and education development partners to honour the contribution of teachers from the National Teachers’ Colleges to the education process. Under the global theme ‘Young teachers: The Future of the Profession’, the event tackled several objectives namely: presenting the impact of the National Teacher Policy on secondary teacher education, showcasing new in innovations that can improve teacher education, advocating for the needs of the NTCs and recognizing and honouring outstanding NTC staff. While the act of teaching may be considered as a highly rewarding process, the teaching profession is not without its challenges. During his speech, H.E Rudi Veestraeten, the Ambassador of Belgium highlighted several challenges affecting teachers in Uganda today. Among these was the low salaries, limited scope for career development and poor infrastructure. He, however, called upon all stakeholders to make more efforts to retain the young talents and brightest minds within the profession. In an attempt to address the needs and challenges that teachers face today, two advocacy points were raised during the teacher’s day celebration. One was the need to shift the focus from theory to practice. Dubbed as “Practice Makes Perfect”, the project showcased an innovation called the Continuous School Practise (CSP) Pilot system that is currently running in the five National Teachers’ Colleges. This pilot system provides young pre-service teachers with the opportunity to acquire hands-on teaching skills and practice new learner-centred teaching methodologies in an actual classroom. Among the other innovations in this area, is the online education platform on revised and modernized general teaching methods course that is currently under development. This online course provides easy and free learning resources to NTC in-service teachers ‘anytime and anywhere’, an aspect that can greatly improve access to education. The second advocacy point raised, focussed on closing staff gaps in the NTCs. This stemmed from the human resource challenges that the current establishment could not fulfil. The existing structure of the NTCs operates with staff gaps such as ICT managers, procurement officers, laboratory technicians among others, which limit the operational capacity of the colleges. Addressing these issues provided a grand opportunity for stakeholders to support teachers in the NTCs to deliver to the best of their ability and prepare them to teach in the 21st century. Kyambogo University the examination body of the NTCs committed to reviewing the college curriculum to include Continuous School Practices (CSP), Active Teaching and Learning (ATL) methodologies, ICT and gender-responsive pedagogy. The Ministry of Education and Sports committed to providing demonstration schools attached to the NTCs for better teaching practice, recognising the use of mentors to strengthen pedagogical support and allocating a budget for CSP. The Ministry of Public Service, on the other hand, committed to fulfilling all the positions in the NTC establishment with a gender-based approach. This event also saw both the teaching and non-teaching staff awarded for their outstanding performance and service in the institutions. The Teacher Training Education (TTE) Project places massive focus on three key areas of Institutional development, Infrastructure and Pedagogy, which when combined contribute to improving the quality of education in the National Teachers’ Colleges.
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SISTER MARY CROSSED THE BORDER TO SKILL VULNERABLE KARAMAJONGS.
Joseph BASOGA | 28/10/2019
She accepted to travel a long journey across the border to serve a vulnerable community that was construed to be hostile. Sister Mary, like she is popularly known is a mother to many motherless Karamojong children, majority of whom are either infected or affected by the HIV Scourge. She sits in the yellow container every day, patiently teaching young girls and boys, how to make beads and other handcrafts for sale. “Ihave trained over 200 clients, some have been able to live positively for 18 years and I’m proud to say they can now use handcrafts to earn a living” she says. The programme code named Choose Life Home based care was introduced to support infected and affected HIV/AIDS. Mary conducts a holiday programme with orphaned children that participate in games and positive story telling. When games are over she then conducts counselling sessions on HIV/AIDS and home-based care.The sister also receives some support from Enabel through the skills support programme at St. Daniels Comboni. The institution has offered space to the “choose life programme”. This is part of the cross cutting services that are offered to the Karamoja community to enable vulnerable Karamajongs gain skills for development. The presenting challenges on the programme include the gap in feeding and limited market for the product that they make. They mainly rely on sales from the Karamoja Tourism market which is seasonal.In future sister Mary plans to introduced a numeracy, language and business skills training component to empower craft trainees gain skills in marketing and business management
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Signature de la lettre d’entente Enabel en Guinée - Ministère de la coopération
Djene Deen KOUYATE | 22/10/2019
Enabel a procédé ce lundi 22 octobre 2019 à la signature, de la lettre d’entente pour la gouvernance opérationnelle des interventions du programme de coopération Guinée-Belgique (2019 - 2023). La convention spécifique du dit programme était signé entre le gouvernement du Royaume de Belgique et le gouvernement de la République de Guinée le 14 décembre 2018 à Bruxelles. Le Ministère de la Coopération et de l’Intégration Africaine est délégué pour le suivi de l’éxécution qui sera effectuée par l’Agence Belge de Developpement Enabel . Il est prévu la mise en œuvre de 5 interventions (réparties en 3 piliers) sur l’axe Conakry – Kindia – Mamou : le premier pilier s’applique à la promotion de l’ Entrepreneuriat ( appui au développement de entrepreneuriat féminin , agricole , et urbain ) , le second dénommé Elle décide porte sur la promotion des droits sexuels et reproductifs , et le dernier pilier est accès sur la formation , les études et expertises . Le but du partenariat est l’atteinte des objectifs du 1er programme de coopération bilatérale Guinée-Belgique doté d’un budget de 45 Millions EUROS pour la période 2019-2023 . Ce programme intègre la vision de développement socio-économique du gouvernement guinéen et les priorités de la politique étrangère et de la coopération au développement belge.Mme Keita Djène Ministre de la coopération et de l’intégration africaine, a remercié la Belgique pour le dynamisme de la coopération entre les deux pays et pour le travail de qualité déjà réalisé par l’Agence belge de développement au cours du programme de démarrage sur la période 2016-2018 et pour un montant de 15 millions d’euros. . Mme Krista Verstraelen Représentante Résidente , a réaffirmé quant à elle l’engagement de l’Agence belge de développement dans la mise en œuvre du programme qui est un défi immense et bénéfique pour les deux pays.
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Pour une qualité concurrentielles
Meriem HILALI | 14/10/2019
Le projet d’Appui aux Groupements d’Intérêts Economiques de la filière phoenicicole au niveau des oasis marocaines PAGIE mène depuis 2 semaines à Hannabou dans les environs d’Erfoud des ateliers de renforcement des capacités sur les techniques de récolte des dattes. Cela permettra aux 26 agriculteurs des coopératives d’avoir des dattes propres et de qualité, plus concurrentielles sur le marché.
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Visite princière
Meriem HILALI | 14/10/2019
En l’honneur du Prince Richard, Duc de Gloucester et membre de la maison royale britannique lors de son passage dans la province de Ouarzazate, une exposition de produits de terroir dont le safran des coopératives Tifaouete et Zaafaran darnet bénéficiaires du projet Maroco-Belge du Projet de Développement des filières du Safran et du Palmier-Dattier dans les régions Souss-Massa et Drâa-Tafilalet #Safran&Dattes a eu lieu le mercredi 9 octobre 2019 dernier au centre Sidi Hssein à ifri.
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Focus on nutrition: showcasing Maisha Bora activities to the Prime Minister of Tanzania
Mathias LARDINOIS | 10/10/2019
Childreach / WFP presented Maisha Bora programme with a stand and documentation at the Joint Multisectoral Nutrition review meeting held in Dodoma Oct 3-4.That meeting was officiated by the Prime Minister of Tanzania Hon. Kassim Majaliwa, who was very interested with our programme.
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Focus on coordination: Video
Mathias LARDINOIS | 09/10/2019
This video shows you more about what is the coordination component in the field.
