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🇧🇯 BÉNIN - Face aux défis climatiques, le gouvernement béninois, a lancé un projet d’assurance agricole à indice de rendement, en partenariat avec la Coopération luxembourgeoise à travers le programme Finance inclusive et innovante et la Coopération suisse. 🌱📊 Ce dispositif innovant, mis en œuvre par le Fonds national de développement agricole, protège les petits exploitants agricoles contre les pertes de récoltes en s’appuyant sur des données climatiques et de rendement. 🔹 100 000 agriculteurs assurés d’ici fin 2025 🔹 Un budget de 2,34 milliards FCFA (3,5 MEUR) 🌾 En offrant une protection financière contre les pertes de production, cette initiative vise à encourager l’investissement dans l’agriculture, à sécuriser les revenus des exploitants et à renforcer la sécurité alimentaire du pays. Le Bénin franchit ainsi une nouvelle étape vers une agriculture plus résiliente, le secteur agricole représentant près de 30 % du PIB national et employant plus de 70 % de la population active. Le programme Finance inclusive et innovante est financé par le Grand-Duché de Luxembourg 🇱🇺 et mis en œuvre par LuxDev, l'agence luxembourgeoise pour la Coopération au développement. #LuxAid | MAE, Luxembourg | Gouvernement luxembourgeois | Direction du développement et de la coopération

🌟 WEBINAIRE D'INFORMATION : Tout savoir sur la Business Partnership Facility Luxembourg ! 🤝 💼 Entreprises luxembourgeoises et de l’Union européenne, vous souhaitez explorer de nouveaux marchés et faire bénéficier un pays en développement de votre innovation « Made in Luxembourg / Europe » ? 🌍 La Coopération luxembourgeoise 🇱🇺, à travers LuxDev, soutient des projets de partenariat business innovants et impactants, en offrant un cofinancement pouvant atteindre 200 000 EUR 💰. 💻 Ne manquez pas ces webinaires d’information ! Au programme : découvrez les grandes lignes de la BPF, ainsi que des projets inspirants, et profitez d’un échange direct avec l’équipe projet. Mercredi 26 mars à 14h CET (FR) Inscription 👉https://qrcode.lu/PrmedL Jeudi 27 mars à 11h CET (EN). Inscription 👉 https://qrcode.lu/Ub1CaQ #LuxAid #Appelàprojets #ObjectifsdeDéveloppementDurable #Innovation

Interesting deep dive into the Ukrainian startup ecosystem. Great that Lydia Linna mentions LuxDev under opportunities - this is exactly what we are trying to find out. Thanks Yurii Vlasenko who provided insights from his fieldwork and Paolo Cervino who is managing our programs in Ukraine, for the opportunity to meet these amazing startups.

🌟 INFORMATION WEBINAR: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE Business Partnership Facility Luxembourg 🤝 💼 Luxembourg and EU businesses, are you looking to explore new markets and share your "Made in Luxembourg/Europe" innovation with a developing country? 🌍 The Luxembourg Cooperation 🇱🇺, through LuxDev, supports innovative and high-impact business partnerships, offering co-financing of up to EUR 200,000 💰. 💻 Don’t miss these information webinars! 🔹 Learn about the key aspects of the BPF. 🔹 Get inspired by successful projects. 🔹 Engage in a direct Q&A with the project team. 📅 Wednesday, 26 March at 14:00 CET (French) – Register 👉 https://qrcode.lu/PrmedL 📅 Thursday, 27 March at 11:00 CET (English) – Register 👉 https://qrcode.lu/Ub1CaQ #LuxAid ##CallForProposals #Innovation #Impact #SDG

🇲🇱 MALI - Dans un secteur encore largement dominé par les hommes, Ami et Kadidiatou prouvent que l’agriculture peut constituer un levier d’émancipation féminine. 🥔 Grâce au soutien du Programme d'appui aux filières agropastorales dans la région de Sikasso - Phase II, ces deux entrepreneures agricoles ont réussi à transformer leur avenir en s’appuyant sur la culture de la pomme de terre. 📢 Former, accompagner, encourager : trois piliers qui permettent à des femmes vivant en milieu rural d’assurer leur indépendance économique. 🌱 Découvrez l’histoire d’Ami et Kadidiatou : https://lnkd.in/ejrpp-gW Le Programme d’appui aux filières agropastorales dans la région de Sikasso - Phase II est cofinancé par le Grand-Duché de Luxembourg 🇱🇺 et la Suisse 🇨🇭, et mis en œuvre par LuxDev, l’agence luxembourgeoise pour la Coopération au développement. #LuxAid | MAE, Luxembourg | Gouvernement luxembourgeois | Direction du développement et de la coopération

👩🏼💼✨ #IWD2025 - On March 10, LuxDev teams at headquarters and in Kosovo gathered for a special commemoration of International Women’s Day. This year, our focus was on Kosovar women 🇽🇰 and their essential role in promoting gender equality and peacebuilding. Since the conflict, they have played a key role in rebuilding society and defending human rights. 🔹 We had the honour of virtually welcoming Ms. Egzona BEXHETI, Executive Director of the Jahjaga Foundation, who presented the crucial work of her organisation in advocating for women's rights in Kosovo: supporting survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, promoting economic empowerment, and fighting systemic inequalities. 🔹 An immersive exhibition, featuring content from the Foundation’s magazine “Za”, then shed light on the testimonies and stories of inspiring Kosovar women. These narratives provided a deeper understanding of the challenges they face and the progress achieved through local and international efforts. 💪🏽 Through a partnership agreement with the Jahjaga Foundation as part of the Support to civil society project, LuxDev remains committed to empowering women in Kosovo and contributing to greater inclusion and democracy alongside dedicated actors.

🇨🇷 COSTA RICA - 45 Nicaraguan nationals — migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees — have just celebrated the completion of six months of technical training in key fields such as elderly care, English, IT, gastronomy, and entrepreneurship. 💰 Thanks to scholarships from SOS Nicaragua, in partnership with Oxfam and supported by the Regional technical assistance fund in Central America, these graduates, mainly women who are heads of households, now have new economic opportunities ahead of them. 🔹 "This diploma is not just a technical qualification; it is a real gateway to a better future for my children and me," shared one graduate. 🚀 This initiative highlights the transformative impact of training in ensuring the successful social and professional integration of forcibly displaced individuals. The Regional technical assistance fund in Central America is financed by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg 🇱🇺 and implemented by LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency. #LuxAid | MAE, Luxembourg | Gouvernement luxembourgeois

🇨🇻 CABO VERDE - Strengthening disaster resilience 🌪 Natural and human-induced disasters continue to challenge communities worldwide. In response, Cabo Verde has taken a significant step forward with the launch of the National Disaster Observatory and the new website of the National Civil Protection and Firefighters’ Service. 🚨 This initiative marks a milestone in disaster monitoring, prevention, and response. These platforms provide real-time alerts, safety guidance, and crucial data to enhance preparedness and resilience across the country. 💪🏽 Supported by Luxembourg Cooperation 🇱🇺 through the Climate action programme, this project reinforces Cabo Verde’s ability to anticipate and mitigate risks in a context increasingly shaped by climate change. 💬 As Major Domingos TAVARES emphasised: "Technology alone is not enough. We need everyone's involvement and collaboration to build a culture of prevention and security in Cabo Verde." 🔗 Explore the new platforms: https://lnkd.in/eUq8DsGa | https://snpcb.cv/ #LuxAid | MAE, Luxembourg | Gouvernement luxembourgeois | Governo de Cabo Verde

🌟 Exciting Developments for Magrid in Laos! 🇱🇦 We are thrilled to share that the Magrid team recently visited Laos to explore the potential implementation of Magrid Learning Solutions, with the incredible support of LuxDev. 🤝 LuxDev’s impactful work, in Laos focuses on enhancing educational access and quality across the region. Their dedication to driving transformative change perfectly aligns with our mission, and we are grateful for their partnership. 🙏 We witnessed firsthand the substantial work LuxDev, Francois Guegan and his entire team are doing, and we’re excited about the potential for Magrid to contribute to this important mission. 🌱💪 During our visit, we had the privilege of meeting with the Ministry of Education, and the University in Laos to gain insights into the educational landscape 🎓 and to discuss how our solutions can complement their initiatives.  Engaging with school directors, teachers, and local authorities, we learned about the unique challenges faced by various schools, from isolated communities to resource-rich environments. Key concerns included rising dropout rates, decreased student performance, and a shortage of qualified teachers. 📉 Our commitment to sustainability shines through in our comprehensive teacher training programs, designed to empower educators with the skills needed to create inclusive learning environments for all students, including those with learning disabilities and neurodiversity challenges. 🌱💪 Through this collaborative effort, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, equitable, and inclusive education in Laos. 📚 Together, we can cultivate a culture of curiosity and lifelong learning for the children of Laos. 🌈✨ Stay tuned as we embark on this important journey toward a brighter educational future! 🚀 Thank you to Quadrian and Karim Palmieri for their valuable contributions!🙏✨ #Magrid #Education #Laos #LuxDev #EdTech #Inclusion #Sustainability #TeacherTraining Tahereh Pazouki, Ph.DUniversity of Luxembourg Incubator and Entrepreneurship Programme Luxembourg-City Incubator House of Startups Luxembourg (HoST) The LHoFT - Luxembourg House of Financial Technology Silicon Luxembourg Luxinnovation GIE Paperjam European Investment Bank (EIB) Charles Meyer Ali Paksima, MBA Patrícia Souza (She/Her) Edgar Jaber Kuri Jon Wettack Yasmine Calil Soundouss Bouhia Keltoum Zniber Louis de Nassau Shaping Impact Group Courtney Fingar MIT Solve Impact Europe EdTech Impact Juan Felipe Rivas Barona Natalia Kucirkova @

Join us at ICK on Monday, as we mark the International Women's Day, with a panel discussion on "Women Strengthening Digital Defense" followed by a networking brunch, by Women in Tech Kosovo & LuxDev. Women in Tech Kosovo, with the support of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency, in partnership with Innovation Center Kosovo (ICK), brings you CybHer Security – a dynamic discussion on the vital role and contributions of women in cybersecurity. 🗣️ Moderator: Teuta Sahatqija | Women in Tech Kosovo 🎙️ Speakers: Luanda Domi | Gender Mainstreaming and Cyber Skills Development Manager at the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise, Responsible AI Governor for Kosovo, Global Council for Responsible AI, & Rina Basholli | Cybersecurity Expert, MSc in ASE (Cyber Security & Digital Forensics) Seats are limited! Register now to secure your spot. Sign up here: https://shorturl.at/cEsFY Let’s elevate women’s voices in digital defense and cybersecurity! ✨ #CybHerSecurity #WomenInCyber #IWD