Amidst the euphoria that surrounded Ukraine and Moldova’s elevation to EU candidate status in June 2022 and the subsequent opening of accession negotiations in December 2023, it is important to note the many requirements that remain outstanding in both nations’ pursuit of EU membership. Ukraine’s Predicament As EU membership candidates, Ukraine and Moldova present a […]
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A Legacy of Instability Since gaining independence from Britain on 27 April 1961, Sierra Leone has struggled to maintain the delicate balance required to achieve sustainable social and economic development over a prolonged period. Deep-seated social, political, and economic divisions have slowed the pace of the country’s development, ultimately manifesting in a bitterly fought civil
GDSI is proud to announce that it has been selected to provide support services for the European Parliament (EP) in Ireland. This significant contract reflects our expertise and commitment to excellence in the field of communication and information services. Under this contract, GDSI will be instrumental in enhancing the decentralised communication efforts of the European
GDSI’s consortium has been assigned to provide advisory services to support the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy “CAROL DAVILA” Bucharest. The European Investment Bank provided a long-term loan for the refurbishment of the Faculty of Medicine and for the construction of two Research Centres, including the improvement of the
We are delighted to share the exciting news that GDSI has been awarded the new phase of an EU-funded project entitled Public Diplomacy Towards Russia. Part of a wider effort by the EU to reach out to like-minded partners worldwide, this project will specifically engage with Russian independent media, exiled scholars, civil society groups, artists
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EU Accession Process Since the introduction of the new Approach towards the EU Accession Process for the Western Balkans in 2020, the European Union (EU) has shifted its attention to the ‘Fundamentals’ cluster of negotiating chapters that cover the area of the rule of law, fighting corruption, proper functioning of the democratic institutions and public
We are pleased to announce that a Consortium led by GDSI has been awarded a prestigious four-year Framework Agreement to Support European Investment Bank (EIB) Advisory Services (EIBAS) activities within and outside the EU-27. This accomplishment strengthens the GDSI’s position and our partners as critical players in driving smart growth, social infrastructure, Horizon Europe initiatives,
Russia’s war against Ukraine hit its half-year mark at the end of August 2022. The military invasion has seen daily killings, mass destruction of civilian infrastructure and displacement of civilians. The population of Ukraine faces unemployment, poverty and food insecurity. Once the world’s biggest producer of wheat, corn and sunflower oil, Ukrainian agriculture has been
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Dates: June 9th and 10th, 2022Time: 4 pm CET (5 pm Kyiv time)Duration: 75 minutesLanguages: English and Ukrainian Please see below to download the presentations used during the webinar, you can also leave your contact details if you would like to hear from us regarding upcoming GDSI events. As Russia’s campaign of aggression in Ukraine
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Since the widely-condemned Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, an estimated 11 million people have been displaced. Of those, 4.5 million have fled Ukraine and taken refuge in neighbouring countries and beyond. The majority have been received by Poland, Romania and Hungary, with more than 25,000 arriving in Ireland to date. Ukrainian citizens who
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