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OACPS LAUNCHES A CALL FOR DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST TO SET UP A POOL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION POLICY EXPERTS
These high-level experts will carry out policy services to support OACPS Member States to enhance their Research and Innovation systems.
Brussels, 26 January 2021/OACPS: As part of its new ‘Policy Support Facility’ (PSF), aimed at boosting research and innovation (R&I) in Members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), the Secretariat of the OACPS has launched a Call for Declarations of Interest (DoI), to establish a roster of experts for short-term assignments in R&I policy domains.
New OACPS Policy Support Facility offers on-demand and tailor-made services to boost research and innovation
National and regional authorities from OACPS Member States can now get support to enhance the quality and efficiency of their Research and Innovation (R&I) policy systems, through an innovative Policy Support Facility (PSF).
Brussels, 19 January 2021/OACPS: The Policy Support Facility (PSF), an innovative mechanism to boost research and innovation (R&I) in Member States of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) is currently inviting Expressions of Interest to request policy services.
OACPS Secretariat extends Lockdown
Brussels, 13 January 2021/OACPS: In keeping with the prolongation of the current COVID-19 measures by the Kingdom of Belgium, the Secretariat of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) remains closed to visitors and will continue to observe the measures enforced by the Belgian Government.
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Seasons Greetings from the Secretariat of the OACPS
The Secretary-General and the Staff of the Secretariat of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) wish you and your families the best for the Holiday Season and the New Year.
Human solidarity remains the backbone of multilateralism
STATEMENT BY THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE ORGANISATION OF THE AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES (OACPS) ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HUMAN SOLIDARITY
Brussels, 20 December 2020/OACPS: In keeping with the annual observance of the International Day of Human Solidarity on 20 December, on behalf of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) the Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Georges Rebelo Pinto Chikoti, recalls that this day reminds us of the importance of acting together for the protection and upliftment of society’s most vulnerable.
OACPS Ministers endorse new OACPS-EU Partnership Agreement, proposals on Fisheries and the EU Blacklist at 111th session of the Council of Ministers
Brussels, 18 December 2020/OACPS: Meeting virtually on 14, 15 and 17 December 2020, the Council of Ministers of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) approved eight decisions and two resolutions on key issues affecting its Member States (MS) and pertaining to the administrative and financial management of the Organisation during the 111th session of the OACPS Council of Ministers.
Secretary-General Chikoti calls on the international community to continue to protect and uphold human rights and fundamental freedom of migrants
STATEMENT BY THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES (OACPS) ON INTERNATIONAL MIGRANTS DAY
Brussels, 18 December 2020/OACPS: In the context of the annual observance of International Migrants Day on 18 December, on behalf of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) the Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Georges Rebelo Pinto Chikoti, recalls that on this day nations unite to applaud the vitality and resilience of migrants as well as to reaffirm their commitment to protect the human rights of all migrants.
OACPS and UN Women call for collective and resolute fight for gender equality and against the pandemic of violence against women
JOINT STATEMENT BY H.E. MR. GEORGES REBELO PINTO CHIKOTI, SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES (OACPS) AND H.E. DR. PHUMZILE MLAMBO-NGCUKA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF UN WOMEN, ON THE UNiTe CAMPAIGN TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
OACPS Secetary-General encourages nations to address issues of inequality, exclusion and discrimination
STATEMENT BY THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE ORGANISATION OF AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC STATES (OACPS) ON THE OCCASION OF HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
New website launched for Sustainable Development of Fisheries and Aquaculture Value Chains in ACP Countries
Brussels, 9 December 2020/OACPS: The website of the Fish4ACP Programme, an initiative of the European Union (EU), the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), is now live.
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