Newsletter – n°39 – January 2016

The world at a glance

2015 was a special year for development. It was the first ever European Year to deal with the European Union's external action and Europe’s role in the world.
 

For development organisations all over Europe it was an unparalleled opportunity to showcase Europe's commitment to eradicating poverty worldwide and to inspire more Europeans to get engaged and involved in development.

2015 was also the year in which the Millennium Development Goals that the world agreed to reach in 2000, and in which the international community agreed on the future global framework for poverty eradication and sustainable development. (…)

During the year, the spotlight was shone on people in the EU partner countries as well as the work in the field.

LEGACY OF THE EUROPEAN YEAR FOR DEVELOPMENT 2015

During the EYD closing ceremony in Luxembourg, the European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission signed a Joint Declaration to commit the EU to continue its vital role in supporting development.

The signed document highlights the achievements of the European Year in bringing development cooperation closer to the European citizens and especially the young people. At the same time, it links the legacy of the EYD2015 with the newly-adopted 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.  

In particular when it comes to communicating about development cooperation, legacy of the EYD will: 

• Build on partnerships and engage new stakeholders beyond the development community

• Address young people

• Put people at the centre

• Be interactive

• Be fact-based

• Keep the spirit of the EYD

Source: DG DEVCO