Friday, June 23th 2023, marked a significant milestone in the history of the Belgian development cooperation sector, as a delegation from VLIRUOS and ARES travelled to Lubumbashi (DR Congo) to receive an honorary doctorate from the Université de Lubumbashi. This recognition is a token of appreciation for nearly 30 years of academic cooperation. Since 1998, no […]
Introducing the Policy Supporting Programme
In a concerted effort to fortify Belgium’s development cooperation endeavors, VLIRUOS, ARES, and DGD introduce the Policy Supporting Programme (PSP). This collaborative initiative marks a significant stride towards fostering informed decision-making and driving impactful change in targeted thematic areas. The PSP is not merely a research endeavour; it’s a dynamic partnership aimed at delivering actionable […]
Upcoming HES4SD event
From May 27th until May 28th 2024, we will be organising our first Strategic Dialogue in Lima, Peru. This three-day event, which will be hosted by the Instituto de Medicina Tropical Alexander von Humboldt (Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia), provides the opportunity to exchange ideas and knowledge on sustainable rural development, academic institutional partnerships, and Global One Health. […]