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ONSEC and SOCIEUX+ continue technical cooperation on pensions management in Guatemala
To continue its efforts to improve the management of public pensions and optimise related processes, Guatemala's National Civil Service Office (ONSEC) held a meeting with experts mobilised by the EU Facility SOCIEUX+. The experts presented the methodology for optimizing organizational processes and began interviews with key ONSEC stakeholders to identify needs and opportunities for improving pension processes (SOCIEUX+ cooperation 2024-11). Read here the note published by our partners.
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EU Facility SOCIEUX+ presented in Albania
The European Union Facility SOCIEUX+ was presented at the Europe House in Tirana at the end of January, marking another step in helping Albania meet EU standards. SOCIEUX+ brings European expertise to improve social protection, labor, and employment systems through knowledge exchange, specifically tailored to address Albania’s needs. Read here the article published by European News Room.
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European experts collaborate with the National Employment Directorate to strengthen career guidance in Uruguay
The EU initiative SOCIEUX+ has deployed a team of experts in Uruguay with the aim of designing, together with the National Employment Directorate (DINAE) of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, a training plan for the country's labour counsellors and intermediaries. Read the notice issued by our partners on this collaboration (SOCIEUX+ 2024-07).
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France Travail experts share their experience of international cooperation with SOCIEUX+
The EU Facility SOCIEUX+ has mobilised France Travail's expertise for technical cooperation activities all over the world. In this video, produced by France Travail, experts who have worked with SOCIEUX+ on recent activities in countries such as Costa Rica, Gabon and North Macedonia, among others, share their experiences.
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São Tomé and Príncipe develops Entrepreneurship Strategy with EU support
São Tomé and Príncipe is developing its first national entrepreneurship strategy with the support of European Union. Led by the National Directorate of Entrepreneurship, the three experts mobilised, two Portuguese and one from Cape Verde, in a triangular cooperation action organised by SOCIEUX+, were received by the Minister of Youth and Sports. Watch the news broadcast on RTP news (minute 14:50) (SOCIEUX+ cooperation 2023-41).
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SOCIEUX+ cooperation with the public employment services: latest trends and cases
The cooperation work of SOCIEUX+ with public employment services (PES) all over the world has been a major focus of the Facility's employment section since its inception. Organizational capacity building continues to be the main subject of many requests, involving a wide range of partners. In this article we review recent cases and samples showcasing the range of partners, implementing methodologies, and outcomes.
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Kosovo delegation visits Ireland to study good practices in the area of labour market data
A delegation from Kosovo* visited Ireland from 30 September to 4 October as part of a study visit organized by the EU Facility SOCIEUX+. The visit aimed to explore EU best practices on the role of data, evidence and analysis in the formulation of employment policies and labour market strategies.
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São Tomé and Príncipe launches next phase in the formulation of its National Entrepreneurship Strategy
The preparation of the National Entrepreneurship Strategy in São Tomé and Príncipe has entered its second phase, focusing on the following pillars: Technology Exchange and Innovation, Access to Finance, Awareness and Networking. The work, which should be completed in June, is supported by the EU through SOCIEUX+, which has mobilised four experts, two from Portugal and two from Cape Verde, for technical cooperation (2023-41). Watch the news broadcast by Rádio e Televisão de Portugal RTP here.
