GENERAL REPRESENTATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF FLANDERS

EMBASSY OF BELGIUM

EVENTS

Science Forum South Africa

07/12/2017 - 08/12/2017 1297

The Department of Science and Technology will host the third Science Forum South Africa from 7-8 December at the CSIR Convention Center in Pretoria. The General Representation of the Government of Flanders will have an exhibition space to highlight ground-breaking projects resulting from cooperation between Flemish and South African universities, and which are relevant to the Science Forum's overarching theme to "ignite conversations about science".

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Government of Flanders supports a Viva Africa project for HIV prevention in Mozambique

13/06/2018 385

The Government of Flanders has decided to allocate 350.000 euros to ngo Viva Africa for the ‘Improving women’s health’ project in Mozambique. The project focuses on the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT), HIV treatment and a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) screening. The project is being rolled out across the regions Maputo City, Machava and Matola.

Flanders Day celebration in Pretoria

05/06/2018 267

On Friday 1 June we hosted a reception in honour of the day of the Flemish Community, co-hosted by the General Representative Dr. Geraldine Reymenants and Trade and Investment Counsellor Mr. Marc Schiltz. Guest speakers Dr. Monde Tom from the Economic Development Department and H.E. Ambassador Lallie from the Department of International Relations and Cooperation spoke about the strong ties between the Governments of South Africa and Flanders. Colleagues, partners, compatriots and friends enjoyed the day - celebrated annually in Flanders on 11 July in remembrance of the Battle of the Golden Spurs – with some traditional frites and mayonnaise and some great Belgian beers!

Ghent University launches Alumni Chapter in South Africa

15/05/2018 371

Ghent University will launch a South African Alumni Chapter later this year. Get in touch with their International Relations Office if you want to be a part of this.

Malawian Minister for Agriculture visits Flanders

07/03/2018 459

On 5 and 6 March, Minister-president Geert Bourgeois received the minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development of Malawi, Joseph Mwanamvekha in Flanders, following the Minister-president’s visit to Malawi in August 2017. Minister-president Bourgeois and minister Mwanamvekha jointly visited the REO horticulture auction in Roeselare.

900,000 euro for Flanders - ILO Trust Fund

27/02/2018 407

On 23 February, the Government of Flanders granted 900,000 euros to the Flanders – ILO Trust Fund. This contribution enables funding for new projects of the International Labor Organisation in the period 2018-2019. The Flanders-ILO Trust Fund, created in 2001, receives Flemish funds on a biennial basis.

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