GENERAL REPRESENTATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF FLANDERS

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"Memory, Art & Warfare" with writer Stefan Hertmans

28/02/2017 19:30 - 21:00 2014

The Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre, in partnership with the Government of Flanders, organises an evening on "Memory, Art & Warfare" with writer Stefan Hertmans, on Tuesday 28 February, 19:30, at the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre, 1 Duncombe Road, Forest Town 2193, Johannesburg.
Booking is essential to shirley@jhbholocaust.co.za or (011) 640-3100

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South African delegation in Flanders for youth cooperation

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A South African delegation from the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) paid a working visit to Flanders from 4 to 9 February, in the framework of the longstanding cooperation on youth policy. The delegation was introduced to several Flemish youth work initiatives and was received by Minister Sven Gatz and Alderman Jinnih Beels.

Flanders' Pretoria office blows out 20 candles

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On the 14th of February, our office celebrates 20 years in South Africa!

A trade office for Flanders had already been established in Johannesburg and Cape Town as early as 1 January 1994. It would however take another 5 years before the first General Representative of the Government of Flanders (known as the Counsellor for the Flemish Community), Mr. Yves Wantens, took up the post in Pretoria. was succeeded by Mr. David Maenaut, whose mandate ran from September 2008 to July 2014. His successor, since July 2014, is Dr. Geraldine Reymenants.

Ministerial PAGE Conference

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On 10 and 11 January the General Representative of the Government of Flanders, Dr. Geraldine Reymenants, participated in the third Ministerial PAGE Conference, in Cape Town, South Africa, where she advocated for more ambitious action to reduce our carbon footprint. The PAGE Conference brought together political leaders, UN agencies, civil society representatives and practitioners to discuss successes and challenges regarding the transition to a green and inclusive economy in their respective countries. Participants discussed themes such as social inclusion, circular economy, green finance and sustainable consumption and production.

3rd Country Strategy Paper Malawi: focus on agriculture

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On the first of January, the third Country Strategy Paper (2019 – 2023) for Development Cooperation between Flanders and Malawi entered into force. Flanders provided 25 million euros for this cooperation programme over a period of five years.

Objectives international climate finance achieved

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The Government of Flanders approved a package of 11.5 million euros for international climate finance. In total, the Government spends this year 15 million euros for international climate finance. As a result, the target of contributing 14.5 million euros annually is more than achieved.

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