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The mission of the Oxford Forum for International Development is to foster dialogue, collaboration, and innovation in the field of international development to achieve a positive impact. Oxford Forum for International Development: OxFID is one of the largest student-led development conferences in Europe, drawing in attendees from the UK, as well as internationally, every single year. Since 2008, OxFID has been facilitating conversation and collaboration between actors in international development, inspiring attendees to engage with global issues, and providing opportunities for networking and dialogue across a range of sectors and disciplines. We find ourselves in a period of re-evaluating how, as an international community, progress can be a sustainable and achievable goal for all, not a few. Bringing a host of impressive speakers and stimulating panels, we wish to develop a forum: an inclusive space where attendees and speakers alike may share ideas and begin the process of making change. OxFID 2024: Exploring the Conflict-Development Nexus: The central themes for OxFID 2024 address the critical intersection of violence and conflict within the realm of international development. We will discuss contemporary manifestations of violence and mechanisms of conflict. This will be paired with perspectives on the aftermath of conflict, post-conflict scenarios, the roles of policy, diplomacy and humanitarian work to understand the intricacies of rebuilding communities and fostering resilience. Addressing violence and conflict within the context of international development is imperative for creating sustainable and equitable societies. OxFID 2024 provides a unique opportunity to engage with these critical issues, offering actionable insights that contribute to positive global change. #OxFID #peacebuilding #internationaldevelopment

Today United Nations University Centre for Policy Research (UNU-CPR) hosted a virtual dialogue with Foreign Policy on the future of international cooperation ahead of the #SummitoftheFuture. 🌐 We extend our deepest appreciation to all participants for their rich contributions, including UN Under-Secretary-General for Policy, Guy Ryder, Former President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Former Prime Minister of Sweden, Stefan Löfven, and President and CEO of the United Nations Foundation, Elizabeth Cousens. In the face of mounting global challenges, the discussion emphasized the importance of advancing the recommendations outlined in the report of the High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism (#HLAB) to deliver for #peopleandplanet. 🌎 📘 Access the report here: https://lnkd.in/g63jnuyq Effective methods to enhance international cooperation addressed in the discussion included addressing the flaws in multilateralism, advocating for youth inclusion, leveraging the efforts of the Global South to secure equity and fairness, and reforming the international financial architecture (#IFA). 📺 Watch the recording of the event here: https://lnkd.in/eiAqj_7N

A brief glimpse of one of my interventions during the panel debate at the 9th Cohesion Forum in 📍 Brussels. 🌍 Looking to the future, we need to address three key challenges for the Cohesion Policy to achieve balanced growth: 1. Investing effectively in underdeveloped regions with poor socio-economic conditions and limited access to basic services and resources. 2. Closing the gap in economic, technological and physical connectivity between Europe's prosperous and slow-growth regions is crucial, as resources tend to be concentrated in more prosperous areas. 3. In Central and Eastern Europe, overcoming barriers to innovation and the diffusion of opportunities - characterised by gaps in infrastructure, public services and governance - is essential. 🌐 #EconomicDevelopment #EUregions #Innovation #CohesionPolicy

The European Week of Regions and Cities is a vital platform for fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders to address common challenges and celebrate the achievements of EU cohesion policy. This initiative plays a crucial role in promoting balanced development across regions, supporting millions of citizens, and enhancing resilience in the face of recent crises. It's a testament to the EU's commitment to reducing disparities and building a more cohesive Europe. https://lnkd.in/dt6hbRM7

In September 25th-29th 2024 I was able to be part of International Youth Conference 10. This conference took place in New York City, United States. The main agendas of this conference covers a wide range of topics which includes: 1. Plenary for youth on multilateral diplomacy. 2. United Nations Youth, Peace and security agenda . 3. Crafting Solutions towards intergenerational unity. 4. Perspectives from Youth in high-level spaces. 5. Addressing challenges posed to security, peace by Climate and Environmental impact. 6. Youth addressing the root causes of conflicts and building a peaceful, inclusive and just societies at Local and National levels. 7. Preparing future environmental change makers: An interactive workshop. 8. Workshop on mental health. These to mention but few among other important agendas. It was an apogee of euphoria to have a nice session with global youth leaders. I hope the next year's conference will be more enticing than this one. #iycforyouth International Youth Conference - IYC #UnitedStates #UnitedNations #STEM #information #youthempowerment #ClimateAction #SummitOfTheFuture

🌍 Today, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of UNDP’s strategic partnership with the #EU! Together, we have worked towards common goals: advancing #peace and security, promoting #humanrights, and fostering #development to achieve the #SDGs. Over the past 20 years, our cooperation has spanned across more than 100 countries worldwide in areas related to crisis and fragility, governance, and environment. UNDP is the #EU’s No.1 development cooperation partner, including in implementing the #SDGs. Our successful cooperation has supported Uzbekistan to: improve public services delivery🗳 strengthen resilience🕊 support education for Afghan citizens🤝 tackle #ClimateСhange☀️ ...and much more. For more information about the UNDP-EU partnership globally, visit: https://lnkd.in/eetMJwfi #UNDPEUpartnership20 UNDP in Europe and Central Asia European Commission European Parliament EU Environment and Climate European Commission - ECHO Terhi Hakala Charlotte Adriaen

As the newly elected European Parliament and the European Commission under the renewed presidency of Ursula von der Leyen are set to begin their work, Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel, Chair of the Management Board of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and I have jointly published an article in POLITICO yesterday on why the EU needs to stay engaged in fragile contexts. In an interconnected, increasingly complex and fragile world, crisis, conflicts and wars quickly spill over. National or even continental borders become irrelevant. National solutions are no longer the answer to international challenges. The European Union has a special responsibility for its neighbouring continents and should play a leading role in international cooperation. Peace, poverty, stability and resilience are interconnected and should be dealt with in a comprehensive way. International cooperation benefits both European citizens and all countries in need. In this interconnected and increasingly fragile world we cannot exclude countries and regions outside Europe. We will be affected by a further increase in global social, economic and ecological crises and protracted violent conflicts. Neglecting that kind of assistance in fragile contexts is most likely to result in missed opportunities to reap the benefits of greater stability and peace. Read more here below.  https://lnkd.in/eMEgi5e7

In a world that moves full speed towards isolationism and polarisation, staying engaged becomes an act of courage. Why the EU should stay engaged in fragile contexts. A joint statement from our director and the chair of the management board of GIZ. #fragile contexts #european commission

Just released: the 4th #AswanForum Conclusions & the “#AfricanYouth Declaration on Re-envisioning Global Governance for Peace and Development.”   The Aswan Conclusions include a wide number of policy recommendations to feed into the preparations for the #SummitOfTheFuture. The “African Youth Declaration on Re-envisioning Global Governance for #Peace & #Development: The Future We Want” provides policymakers with policy-guiding actions for the meaningful inclusion & engagement of youth.   Here are some key highlights from the Aswan Conclusions: ●    Transform multilateralism, global governance frameworks, including International Financial Institutions to be more just, representative and equitable by amplifying African voices, and linking the reform of the global financial architecture with the reform of the peacebuilding architecture. ●    Re-energize the Global Prevention and Sustaining Peace Agenda by, inter alia, strengthening the focus on conflict prevention in the work of the United Nations Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council, as well as further empowering the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). ●    Advance holistic and integrated approaches to promote the Peace, Security and Development (PSD) Nexus through nationally and locally-owned operationalization of the triple nexus. ●    Strengthen peace operations in Africa, and their contribution to advancing political solutions, including through clear, prioritized, sequenced, and achievable mandates, with clear exit strategies and transitions, nationally owned and regionally/internationally supported; and enhance support to AU Peace Support Operations (PSOs), including through UNSCR 2719. ●    Advance the Common African Positions on Climate Change, Peace and Security by aligning climate and peacebuilding responses in Africa with the needs and priorities of African governments to advance climate resilience. ●    Integrate women’s perspectives and leverage their leadership in support of inclusive and responsive multilateral institutions, and re-invigorate the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda as an agenda for conflict prevention and sustaining peace. ●    Harness youth’s role in scaling up innovative solutions to build peace through education, including by enhancing the capacities and skills of youth in relevant peace and security areas. ●    Revitalize partnerships for sustainable peace and development by scaling up recalibrated bilateral, regional, multilateral, and public-private partnerships, and advancing win-win partnership models between Africa and its partners.   We extend our gratitude to partners, speakers and participants for their contributions to the Forum's success & look forward to working with you in advancing the Aswan Conclusions across policy forums.   Read full version here: https://lnkd.in/dMtAhWJr

Today, world leaders adopted by consensus the #PactOfTheFuture at the #SummitOfTheFuture at the United Nations Headquarters in #NewYork. Read the full draft resolution covering sustainable development, peace, global #governance and how to safeguard our world for future generations ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dbNRQdr7 Thank you to YOUNGO for providing space and opportunity for Youth to advance multilateral diplomacy within various SDG targets and sub target areas, including #LossAndDamage A common theme of “what does meaningful youth engagement look like” and “Why not youth?” has permeated various sessions and addresses as Pact of the Future is adopted during a period of rapid #DigitalTransformation that transcends borders and boundaries. #UN #OurCommonAgenda #UNGA79 #UNGA #SDG11 #LocalPathways #Diplomacy