about 6 years ago // Inside development
As the five-year mandate comes to an end, Neven Mimica, European commissioner for international cooperation and development, reflects here on his time in office.
over 7 years ago // Taking the Pulse
Following last month's European Development Days, Neven Mimica, European commissioner for international development and cooperation, explains why noncommunicable diseases are a global burden and details what actions the European Union is taking to fight them.
over 8 years ago // Going for Goals
Can we explore the benefits of the private sector while ensuring development gains? European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica makes the case for big-picture thinking for health systems in this guest column.
almost 10 years ago // EU aid
Lifting people out of poverty across the world with the help of European aid costs each EU citizen just 8 euro cents per day, writes European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica, in this guest column. What other findings show the impact that the EU has on the ground?
almost 10 years ago // Women empowerment
Women's participation in the economy is essential for sustainable development and economic growth, writes European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica, in this guest column. What four areas will the new EU Gender Action Plan focus on?
about 10 years ago // #IntegratedDev
Policy Coherence for Development minimizes contradictions and builds synergies between different EU policies to benefit developing countries and increase the effectiveness of development cooperation. European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica explains how in this exclusive guest commentary.
almost 11 years ago // Neven Mimica and Edgars Rinkevics on the European Year for Development
For the first time in three decades, a "European year" is dedicated to external affairs. Here's how EU citizens and the rest of the world can help make a difference to the lives of the people living in the world's poorest countries. An exclusive commentary from European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica and Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edgars Rinkēvičs.
about 11 years ago // #HealthyMeans Working Together
The European Union has long understood how health partnerships are always more valuable than the sum of its parts. In this exclusive #HealthyMeans commentary, European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica reviews how the EU is working with its partner countries and organizations to combat Ebola in West Africa.