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Corporate Communications Manager at Galway Development Services International (GDSI)

Policy Dialogue and Public Diplomacy Facility – Australia

GDSI is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the Policy Dialogue and Public Diplomacy Facility – Australia project, funded by the European Union. This significant initiative aims to deepen EU-Australia relations by fostering collaboration, promoting shared values, and addressing global challenges through impactful policy dialogue and public diplomacy. Through this project, GDSI will: This evaluation will […]

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New contract awarded

We are proud to announce that the GDSI consortium has been awarded and begun implementing the Independent Joint Final Evaluation of the Southern African Migration Management Project (SAMM). This EU-funded initiative, implemented by ILO, IOM, UNHCR, and UNODC, covers 16 countries in the Southern African and Indian Ocean region: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Democratic Republic of

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Structural Challenges Facing Angola’s Youth and the Role of the European Union in Driving Sustainable Development

Angola, a nation rich in natural resources and cultural diversity, stands at a critical juncture in its development journey. Despite its substantial oil wealth, structural challenges have hindered the growth and progression of its youth, restricting their ability to contribute to sustainable economic development. As the country seeks to diversify its economy and build a

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What Future for the EU in Mongolia?

EU-Mongolia relations have remained on a steady upward trajectory since 1990, when Mongolia successfully transitioned from seven decades of single party communist rule to become a multi-party parliamentary democracy. After establishing formal diplomatic relations with the EU in 1990, Mongolia was quickly granted access to the EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) in 1991, and

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EU Grassroots Engagement in Myanmar

Grassroots engagement is a crucial aspect of development in Myanmar, a country where local needs and challenges vary dramatically across regions. The European Union’s involvement in grassroots efforts plays a significant role in addressing community-specific issues, empowering local organisations, and fostering long-term democratic development. This approach is particularly effective in Myanmar’s complex environment, where local

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Extension of the EU-Funded Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility Project

We are happy to announce that our EU-funded Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility project has been extended and will now run until April 2028. The project will continue to support and strengthen civil society organizations and activists across the six Eastern Partnership countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine. Here’s a summary of what

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New project awarded to GDSI: Enhancing Hospital decanting practices across the EU

We are delighted to announce that GDSI has been awarded a new project under the framework agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) titled “JASPERS – Hospitals Decanting – Sharing Lessons Learned from Experience.” This project is a part of EIB’s LOT 4: Smart Growth, Social Infrastructure, EUROPE2020, and SMEs access to Finance initiative. Primary

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Empowering Grassroots: How the EU’s FSTP initiative is transforming Civil Society

The EU actively supports the growth of vibrant democracies by encouraging civil society organisations (CSOs) to represent the interests of citizens. EU support was once seen as cumbersome and bureaucratic, suitable only for the largest CSOs. The EU’s Financial Support to Third Parties (FSTP) was developed as a way to reach smaller, local civil society organisations

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Empower Your Future: Why Your Vote in the 2024 European Elections Matters

What you need to know: In the lead-up to the elections, you’ll likely spot the hashtag #UseYourVote circulating on social media, flyers, banners and posters. This slogan, endorsed by the European Parliament, simply encourages people to use their voting rights. It’s a reminder that every vote counts and can make a difference in shaping our

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