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Decentralised cooperation - 24.09.2018

PLATFORMA is turning 10!
Come and wish this changemaker of decentralised cooperation the happy birthday it deserves. Join local and regional leaders and experts on 10 October in Brussels, as they find new ways to share the best of both worlds. Register and choose your favourite workshops today.
International cooperation - 08.12.2017

Join CONNECT’s selection committee
CONNECT, the tool for local governments in Europe and beyond to share knowledge on issues ranging from urban planning to ecotourism, is evolving. A new independent selection committee to review applications is being set up, and you could join it. CONNECT was made possible by PLATFORMA and VNG International.
PLATFORMAWARDS - 05.12.2017

Only 10 days left to apply for the PLATFORMAWARDS
PLATFORMA is rewarding the best city-to-city and region-to-region international cooperation projects with the PLATFORMAWARDS. You can apply until 15 December.
Local solidarity - 01.12.2017

European Days of Local Solidarity: “global change comes from local action”
The European Days of Local Solidarity (EDLS), the yearly campaign to show the world that global change comes from local action, has just taken place. What does solidarity mean to you? Listen to what our colleague Laia from PLATFORMA had to say.
International cooperation - 14.09.2017

Take part in the European Days of Local Solidarity
Would your local government or association like to host an event during the two most visible weeks of the year for decentralised cooperation? Join our webinar on 28 September to discover how we can join forces to raise awareness on development cooperation. Please contact our colleague from PLATFORMA, Laia Vinyes Marcé, for more details.
PLATFORMA - 22.06.2017

Read PLATFORMA's newsletter - June edition
From localising SDGs in Rwanda to promoting development cooperation to citizens in France; get all the latest news on town-to-town and region-to-region cooperation in PLATFORMA’s newsletter.
PLATFORMA - 13.06.2017

PLATFORMA’s perspective on the New European Consensus on Development
A new Consensus on Development replacing a previous development framework in place since 2005 entered into force at the European Development Days (EDD) opening ceremony on 7 June in Brussels. This Consensus recognises the role of local and regional governments in achieving the SDGs and commits to support decentralization reforms and decentralised cooperation.

Read PLATFORMA's position paper on the new European Consensus on Development.
Recruitment - 31.05.2017

Job offer: Exchange Support Officer
Are you great at boosting exchanges and creating learning opportunities? If yes, this may be your lucky day: PLATFORMA is currently recruiting an Exchange Support Officer.

Please apply before 4 June. See the application pack for more details.
PLATFORMA - 09.03.2017

Migration in Malta, knowledge exchange in Benin and cooperation in Cotonou: PLATFORMA’s newsletter is out
Read all about these issues and more in PLATFORMA’s March newsletter - available in English and French.