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    Event preview: This week in development cooperation

    This week, the international aid community will have its eyes set on the EU-Africa Summit in Brussels and the presidential election in Afghanistan. Check out our preview for more noteworthy events.

    By Devex Editor // 31 March 2014

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    European Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs shakes hands with construction workers in Mbour, Senegal. Piebalgs embarked on a high-level visit to Mauritania, Senegal and Cape Verde ahead of the EU-Africa Summit to meet with African leaders and underscore EU’s ongoing commitment to support the region. Photo by: European Commission

    The future of international development cooperation is not just hashed out in dusty field offices and ramshackle schools and hospitals, but also at a variety of events, celebrations and other gatherings. Below are some of the most noteworthy events for the week starting March 31:

    InterAction member orientation webinar
    March 31
    Washington, D.C., United States

    RegioStars Award Ceremony 2014
    March 31
    Brussels, Belgium

    A turn for the worst: how transport is causing a global health crisis
    March 31
    London, United Kingdom

    Workshop: EU-Africa STI Research Partnerships
    March 31
    Brussels, Belgium

    5th EU-Africa Business Forum
    March 31-April 1
    Brussels, Belgium

    EU-Africa Youth Leaders’ Summit
    March 31-April 1
    Brussels, Belgium

    Joint Learning Journey on Gender Mainstreaming in Brussels
    March 31-April 2
    Brussels, Belgium

    Arab Youth and Development Debate
    April 1
    Tunis, Tunisia

    Is global governance of finance fit for purpose?
    April 1
    London, United Kingdom

    3rd International Conference on the Use of Space Technology for Water Management
    April 1-4
    Rabat, Morocco

    4th EU-Africa Summit
    April 2-3
    Brussels, Belgium

    Afghanistan after 2014: What’s next?
    April 2
    London, United Kingdom and online

    High-Level Political Forum for Sustainable Development
    April 2-3
    Amman, Jordan

    United Nations Intergovernmental Committee of Experts on Sustainable Development Financing
    April 3-4
    Helsinki, Finland

    Debt management in developing countries: New frontiers and ongoing challenges
    April 3-4
    Brussels, Belgium

    Lunch Time Info Point Conference “Fit for Life: Working Together for Decent Work in East Africa”
    April 4
    Brussels, Belgium

    Brussels development briefing on “Realizing the Promise of Agriculture for Africa’s Transformation”
    April 4
    Brussels, Belgium

    Can fiscal policy be used to promote inclusive growth?
    April 4
    London, United Kingdom

    World Urban Forum 7
    April 5-11
    Medellin, Colombia

    Elections

    Afghan presidential election
    April 5

    Know of an upcoming event that might be of interest to the international development community? Leave a comment below or email us at news@devex.com.

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