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Study visit Business Development and Promotion: Local and Regional Good Practice of Slovenia concludes

27. 11. 2024 | PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance, U-LEAD: with Europe, Ukraine

We have successfully concluded the study visit titled ‘Business Development and Promotion: Local and Regional Good Practice of Slovenia’, held from 19 to 28 November 2024 as a part of the Slovenian Aid project ‘Enhancing Slovenian Engagement in Ukraine: Economic and Social Sustainability of Regions and Cities’. From 20 to 28 November 2024, 20 representatives of Ukrainian local communities, business support organisations, and municipal associations supported by the U-LEAD with Europe Programme joined us in Slovenia to hear and learn more about Slovenian good practices on the topics of regional and local development, EU funding, EU accession, cooperation between businesses and municipalities, waste management and circular economy, New European Bauhaus and more.

First week of workshops and activities on regional development, circular economy and waste management, future of construction, EU funding and opportunities for Ukraine, and more organised by Pomurje Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Pomurje Technology Park, Kodila, Medicop d.o.o., Surovina d.o.o., Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Štajerska Region, Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute and InnoRenew CoE.

Activities in the second week focused on regional and local good practices for cooperation between business incubators and local communities, waste management and development of local circular economy practices, and opportunities for Ukrainian municipalities and companies through the Nazovni platform. The visit ended on 27 November, with participants taking part in the forum entitled ‘Business Revival and Reconstruction Opportunities in Ukraine’, organised in cooperation with the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and supported by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia.

The ‘Enhancing Slovenian Engagement in Ukraine: Economic and Social Sustainability of Regions and Cities ’ project is funded by the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs through the Slovenian Aid and Partnerships and implemented in partnership with ‘U-LEAD with Europe’. The U-LEAD with Europe programme is a partnership of the Ukrainian government and the European Union, and its member states Germany, Sweden, Poland, and Slovenia, to support the establishment of multi-level governance that is transparent, accountable, and responsive to the needs of the Ukrainian population.

Signing of sister-cities agreement between Hrastnik and Drohobych

14. 11. 2024 | PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance, U-LEAD: with Europe, Ukraine

14 November, Drohobych, Ukraine – Today, we have marked a significant step in cooperation between Drohobych Urban Hromada and Municipality Hrastnik.

The signing was celebrated with a discussion on inter-municipal cooperation and a public discussion on the role of local communities and international partnerships in supporting Ukraine’s recovery and rebuilding efforts, with the signing and the accompanying activities in Drohobych organised under the auspices of the project “Post-Conflict Reconstruction in Ukraine”. The project is supported by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia (Slovenia Aid and Partnerships Programme) and implemented by the Centre for European Perspective (CEP) in Slovenia in partnership with the EU Programme U-LEAD with Europe implemented by GIZ Germany.

Signing on behalf of Municipality Hrastnik was Mr Marko Funkl, Mayor Hrastnik. Slovenian Ambassador to Ukraine, H.E. Ms Mateja Prevolšek, and representatives of U-LEAD with Europe Programme also attended the activities marking this significant step in the cooperation between the two municipalities.

The partnership between Hrastnik and Drohobych dates to 2021, when the first contacts were made under the U-LEAD with Europe framework, with initial cooperation plans focused on youth, culture, and tourism. At the outbreak of war, Hrastnik’s citizens showed their solidarity by sending significant humanitarian aid directly to Drohobych. The ongoing project with CEP has deepened the partnership, allowing for the development of concrete project plans, including equipping a rehabilitation centre in Drohobych and providing essential medical equipment to the local hospital. The cooperation will also aim to collaborate on enhancing the local and regional tourism sector in Drohobych, which will further strengthen our partnership through new joint ventures. Becoming a sister city has strengthened cooperation on multiple levels for years.

Panel Vloga Slovenije v globalnem razvoju

8. 10. 2024 | PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance

Center za mednarodno sodelovanje in razvoj (CMSR) in Center za evropsko prihodnost (CEP) vas vljudno vabita na panelno razpravo z naslovom

Vloga Slovenije v globalnem razvoju: Ali vemo, kaj za Slovenijo pomeni mednarodna razvojna pomoč?

Četrtek, 17. oktober 2024, ob 15:00

Eurostars uHotel, dvorana Orhideja

Ko globalne razmere postavljajo nova vprašanja o vlogi mednarodne razvojne pomoči, je ključno razmisliti, kaj te aktivnosti pomenijo za Slovenijo in njen položaj v svetovni skupnosti. Panel bo obravnaval strateški pomen razvojnih projektov za Slovenijo, ki prispevajo k stabilizaciji in razvoju ciljnih držav in regij, krepitvi dvostranskih odnosov in ustvarjanju priložnosti za slovensko gospodarstvo.

Razprava bo osvetlila koristi razvojne pomoči za Slovenijo, vključno z izboljšano globalno varnostjo in večanjem mednarodnega ugleda naše države. Poleg tega bo izpostavljen pomen vključevanja zasebnega sektorja, sodelovanja Slovenije z mednarodnimi partnerji ter ozaveščanja javnosti o pomenu mednarodnega razvojnega sodelovanja.

Govorci:

· g. Jernej Salecl, generalni direktor Direktorata za industrijo, podjetništvo in internacionalizacijo, MGTŠ

· ga. Urška Cvelbar, generalna direktorica Direktorata za finančni sistem, MF

· g. Edvin Skrt, generalni direktor Direktorata za razvojno sodelovanje in humanitarno pomoč, MZEZ

· ga. Jelka Klemenc, vodja sektorja za mednarodno razvojno sodelovanje, CEP

· g. Dejan Prešiček, direktor, CMSR

Razpravo bo moderirala zasl. prof. dr. Maja Bučar, znanstvena svetnica

Veseli bomo, če se boste udeležili našega dogodka, ki ga soorganiziramo v sklopu »12. Slovenskih razvojnih dnevov«. Vljudno vabljeni tudi na neformalno druženje, ki bo sledilo po zaključku panela (predvidoma od 16:30 dalje).

Vljudno prosimo, da za potrditev udeležbe izpolnete prijavni obrazec TUKAJ.

Za vsakršna dodatna vprašanja se, prosimo, obrnite na [email protected].

Sustainable Peace: Environmental Peacebuilding Training Ends

7. 10. 2024 | POTC, PR

We are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the »Law, Policy and Science in Environmental Peacebuilding Training« co-organised with the Geneva Water Hub and delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia. The event, held from September 30 to October 4 at Jable Castle, gathered diverse professionals from various peace-related fields to explore the vital intersection between the environment and peacebuilding.

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Throughout the training, participants engaged in dynamic discussions and gained practical insights into the role of environmental factors in preventing conflicts and promoting sustainable peace. The program focused on key topics, including environmental governance, natural resource management in conflict-affected areas, and the importance of integrating environmental considerations into peace processes.

The training also aligned with Slovenia’s priorities in the United Nations Security Council, where the country emphasises the importance of environmental issues in global peace and security efforts. By building capacity in environmental peacebuilding, this initiative strengthens the ability of stakeholders to navigate the complexities of environmental challenges in fragile contexts, contributing to long-term peace.

We would like to thank all the participants and partners for making this training a success and above all the excellent speakers: Dr. Mara Tignino of the Geneva Water Hub, Ambassador at Large for Water Diplomacy Tanja Miškova, Faculty of Law Professor and Member of the UN Human Rights Council Advisory Committee Vasilka Sancin, Director of International Programs at the Environmental Law Institute Carl Bruch, Senior Policy Adviser at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Stephen Robinson, Conflict Sensitivity Lead at the PeaceNexus Foundation Heloise Heyer, Former President of the Republic of Slovenia and Chair of the Global High Level Panel on Water and Peace Professor Danilo Türk, and Dr Caroline Pellaton and Dr Tadesse Kebebew of the Geneva Water Hub. Their contributions were instrumental in fostering an enriching learning environment and advancing the agenda of environmental peacebuilding.

We are confident that this training will help mainstream environmental issues in the peacebuilding arena, and we look forward to future collaboration with our partners to continue advancing this important work.

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CEP at 12th Slovenian Development Days

23. 9. 2024 | PR, Slovenian Development Assistance

Ljubljana, 15-22 October 2024 – The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs is organising the 12th Slovenian Development Days, held from 15 to 22 October 2024 under the title For a World without Hunger. The events will kick off on 15 October with a National Conference on Slovenia’s Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid, which will take stock of the achievements of Slovenia’s 20 years as an Official Development Aid (ODA) donor.

On 21 October 2024, CEP is organising a panel with CMSR focusing on the importance and effectiveness of Slovenia’s Development Aid, so join us at 14.00 at Edvard (Igriška 5, Ljubljana)!