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🌍 En mars 2024, Enabel et Kampani - un fonds d’investissement social - ont uni leurs forces pour soutenir les PME de l’industrie agroalimentaire, en particulier dans un secteur essentiel : le cacao ivoirien.🍫  Grâce à cette alliance entre développement et investissement social, quatre coopératives cacaoyères en Côte d’Ivoire amorcent aujourd’hui un vrai changement - combinant accompagnement, mise en réseau et accès au financement.  🎥 Découvrez en images comment ce partenariat transforme le quotidien des producteur·rices à travers les projets PEM N’Zassa et Cacao durable d’Enabel, avec le soutien financier de Kampani.  ---  🌍 In March 2024, Enabel and Kampani - a social investment fund - joined forces to support SMEs in the agri-food industry, particularly in a key sector: Ivorian cocoa. 🍫  Through this collaboration between development cooperation and social investment, four cocoa cooperatives in Côte d’Ivoire are now driving real change - combining capacity building, networking, and access to finance.  🎥 Watch the video to see how this partnership is transforming the daily lives of cocoa producers, through Enabel’s PEM N’Zassa and Sustainable Cocoa projects, with Kampani’s financial support. #EnablingChange #ActForImpact #CacaoDurable #Entrepreneuriat YEYASSO Scoopanab Coop-CA SCAMED COOP-CA UPAS Union des Producteurs Agricoles de San Pedro Carole van Eyll Désirée Blé-Bossé Arturo Biglia Tom Dedeurwaerder Alexander K. Doyle

♻️ Are you a company pursuing circularity in your products or services? Or a young woman entrepreneur driving circular change?    Enabel and Sitra are proud to launch the 2026 Business Awards by the EU Circular Economy Resource Centre (EU CERC) - recognising inspiring companies that turn circular economy ideas into real impact. 🏆 Each year, the EU CERC Awards spotlight:  💡 A circular business making waves in a key sector - this year, Electronics & ICT  👩 A young woman entrepreneur driving change through her circular business  In both categories, the company must be micro-, small or medium-sized, based in an EU partner country, and active for at least three years.  From reducing inputs to reusing materials and extending product lifetimes, these awards honour businesses proving that sustainability means smart growth.  📅 Applications are open until 7 December 2025  🔗 Learn more: t.ly/7qLGj  👉 Apply now in English: t.ly/JLdnh  Prefer to apply in French or Spanish ? Find both links under “Learn more”. This project is co-funded by the European Commission and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland. #EnablingChange #CircularEconomy #EUCERC #Sustainability #Innovation #WomenEntrepreneurs   European Commission

🌍 The Enabel team is in Doha for the Second World Summit for Social Development, marking 30 years since the Copenhagen Declaration. This summit is a key moment to renew global commitments to end poverty, create decent jobs for all, and build inclusive societies - bringing together governments, civil society, and international organisations united around these goals. We’re proud to be part of the Belgian delegation led by His Majesty King Philippe and Minister Rob Beenders 🦻🇧🇪, contributing to global dialogue and action for social progress. ✨ Later today, don’t miss our Solution Session:  “Through the Eyes of the Youth: Shaping Inclusive Social Protection and Decent Work”  Co-organised with International Labour Organization, UNICEF and #USP2030  📅 4 November | 🕓 16:45–18:00 (GMT+3) | 📍Qatar National Convention Centre – Room 7  👉 Join us on site or follow the discussion online: t.ly/8Ok0S 🔗 More info : t.ly/1EKkm #EnablingChange #ActForImpact #SocialSummit2025 #DecentWork #SocialProtection #YouthEmpowerment   Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Doha Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) United Nations SPF Affaires étrangères, Commerce extérieur et Coopération au Développement Jean Van Wetter Sebastiano Mori Mathieu Noirhomme Charlotte Taylor

 🌍 Last week, we joined global leaders and impact investors at the World Economic Forum’s Humanitarian and Resilience Investing (HRI) meeting in Geneva. HRI is a call to mobilise $10 billion and scale 1,000 businesses in frontier markets by 2030. 💬 Our CEO, Jean Van Wetter, took part in the panel “Future of Aid, Development and Impact Investment” - together with Raj Kumar (Devex), Catherine Cax (Soros Economic Development Fund), Francis N. (Keep IT Cool | Earthshot Prize Winner 24) and Kanini Mutooni (DRK Foundation). Together, they explored how to rethink collaboration between development actors, the private sector and investors to unlock sustainable growth in frontier markets. 🏛️ Hosted at Villa Mundi - Geneva’s new “mini-Davos” - the discussions were a reminder that development isn’t just about capital. It’s about courage, clarity, and collaboration. It’s about creating spaces that connect people, ideas, and purpose. 🙏 Thank you to our fellow panellists and the HRI community for the inspiring exchange and for their shared commitment to driving meaningful change. 💪 Enabel remains dedicated to bridging cooperation and investment - turning challenges into opportunities for lasting impact. #EnablingChange #ActForImpact #Collaboration  Andrej Kirn Lisa Satolli SPF Affaires étrangères, Commerce extérieur et Coopération au Développement

🌍 Proud to have joined the 9th International Conference on Triangular Co-operation in Lisbon! Our colleagues Christelle Jocquet and Abderrahmane Bhioui were happy to represent Enabel at the 9th International Meeting on Triangular Co-operation, held in Lisbon on October 29–30, 2025. 🤝 Co-hosted by the Government of Portugal and the OECD-OCDE, this annual gathering brought together global leaders, practitioners, and thinkers to explore how triangular cooperation can spark transformational partnerships in today’s fast-changing development landscape. ✨ During the conference, our team shared real-world examples from Enabel’s work in Morocco and Bolivia, showing how triangular cooperation can strengthen resilience and promote shared prosperity - especially in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. 💡 The emphasis on co-creation, mutual learning, and scalable solutions deeply resonated with our mission for inclusive and sustainable development. We’re grateful for this opportunity to connect with inspiring peers and institutions who are shaping the future of international cooperation. 🌐 A heartfelt thank you to the hosts and organisers for creating such a space of dialogue, trust, and collaboration. 🙏 #EnablingChange #TriangularCooperation #OECD #InclusivePartnerships  SPF Affaires étrangères, Commerce extérieur et Coopération au Développement Portuguese Republic - XXII Government

🌍 Honoured to have met with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) in Jeddah, just before heading to the World Social Summit in Doha! Yesterday, Enabel and the Islamic Development Bank co-hosted a high-level Advocacy Dialogue on “Strategic Multilateralism for Inclusive Development.” 🤝  From a conversation with our CEO Jean Van Wetter and Dr. Issa F. of IsDB, to a dynamic panel on youth empowerment, the event explored how partnerships can drive inclusive, resilient and sustainable development - empowering young people, women, and communities to thrive. 💡 Following this discussion, our Expert on Education and Employment, Géraldine Ladrière, joined the conversation on youth empowerment with several Islamic Development Bank experts, bringing Enabel’s field experience to the table. 👩🏫 A first exchange that open a new chapter in building bridges between Belgium’s international cooperation and the Islamic world. #EnablingChange #InclusiveDevelopment #YouthEmpowerment #Partnerships   Jawara Gaye Sebastiano Mori Gilles Michelin Clémence Dejonckheere

🌍 Belgium at the World Social Summit in Doha.  From 4–6 November 2025, Belgium will take part in the Second World Social Summit for Development in Doha - reaffirming its strong commitment to multilateralism, social justice and inclusion.  Led by H.M. the King of Belgium, Minister Rob Beenders 🦻🇧🇪 and Jean Van Wetter, CEO of Enabel, the Belgian delegation will contribute to shaping a renewed global agenda on universal social protection, decent work and equal opportunities for all. 💡Our Solution Session - “Through the Eyes of the Youth: Shaping Inclusive Social Protection and Decent Work” - co-organised with the International Labour Organization, UNICEF and #USP2030, puts young people at the centre of the discussion - exploring how their voices and leadership can drive more inclusive and sustainable social protection and employment systems for the future. 🗣️ Co-created with youth, and with the participation of Olivier De Schutter, Erica Gerretsen, Dr Dr. Issa F., Alioune Badara DIONE PhD, Susana Puerto , Daphine Muzawazi, Jackline Wambui and Rutaro Gershom, the session will explore how strategic partnerships can accelerate universal access to social protection and decent work, especially for young people, women and vulnerable groups. 🤝 If you’re in Doha, come meet us and join the conversation! 📅 4 November  🕓 16:45–18:00  📍 Qatar National Convention Centre – Room 7    🔗 Learn more in the press release: t.ly/1EKkm   #EnablingChange #ActForImpact #SocialSummit2025 #DecentWork #SocialProtection #YouthEmpowerment   Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Doha Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) SPF Affaires étrangères, Commerce extérieur et Coopération au Développement Heidy Rombouts, PhD Sebastiano Mori Mathieu Noirhomme Charlotte Taylor

📰 From journalism to international cooperation 🌍  In 2016, Annelies Van Erp made the leap from journalist at Knack to communications officer at Vétérinaires Sans Frontières - Dierenartsen Zonder Grenzen Belgium through Enabel’s Junior Programme - following her curiosity and ideals.   In Burkina Faso, she discovered that communication in international cooperation is more than writing good stories: “I learned to deal consciously with power relations. Listening, asking questions, and sharing results with partners - communication must go both ways.” 💬  Today, Annelies brings together both her passions for media and cooperation as press officer at Search for Common Ground, working on peacebuilding and dialogue. 🕊️  At Enabel, we’re proud to see our former Junior Experts growing and making a difference in international cooperation. 💪  🔎 Learn more about Annelies’path: t.ly/BthBL  ---  📰 Van journalistiek naar internationale samenwerking 🌍  In 2016 maakte Annelies Van Erp de overstap van journalist bij Knack online naar communicatiemedewerker bij Vétérinaires Sans Frontières - Dierenartsen Zonder Grenzen Belgium via het Juniorprogramma van Enabel. Ze volgde haar nieuwsgierigheid en idealen.  In Burkina Faso ontdekte ze dat communicatie in internationale samenwerking meer is dan alleen goede verhalen schrijven: “Ik heb geleerd bewust om te gaan met machtsverhoudingen. Luisteren, vragen stellen en resultaten delen met partners – communicatie moet van twee kanten komen." 💬   Vandaag combineert Annelies haar passie voor media en internationale samenwerking als persverantwoordelijke bij Search for Common Ground, waar ze zich bezighoudt met vredesopbouw en dialoog. 🕊️   Bij Enabel zijn we trots om te zien hoe onze voormalige Junior Experts groeien en een verschil maken in internationale samenwerking. 💪   🔎 Lees meer over het parcours van Annelies: t.ly/x9c9J #EnablingChange #JobThatMatter #ActForImpact  Junior Programme Katrien Gielis Thea Mathues

🌍 How can financial actors join forces to generate positive and lasting social, environmental, and economic impact in emerging markets? This key question will be at the heart of the Development Finance Impact Day, part of the #BelgianImpactWeek, on 6 November, co-hosted by BIO Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries and partners from the Belgian impact finance community. 💬 Among the inspiring discussions, don’t miss the panel “Belgium punches above its weight”, where experts from Enabel, BIO, IDH and Kumasi Drinks will explore how targeted investments can promote a sustainable and equitable cocoa sector under the Beyond Chocolate Partnership. 🍫  Désirée Blé-Bossé, from Enabel and leading our Sustainable Cocoa Project in Côte d’Ivoire, will share insights on how finance can be a catalyst for a sweeter future for all. 📅 6 November 2025  ⏰ 10:30 – 11:30 (GMT+1)  📍Orangerie At Enabel, we believe that collaboration between public and private actors is key to transforming markets - sustainably. 👉 Be part of the conversation – register here: t.ly/niPXf #EnablingChange #ActForImpact #BelgianImpactWeek #DevelopmentFinance #BeyondChocolate   Alterfin Incofin Investment Management Inpulse Investment Manager Kampani Joris Totté Koen Van Troos Steven Serneels Charles S. Giulia Baconcini Lars Gierveld SPF Affaires étrangères, Commerce extérieur et Coopération au Développement

🤝 Building bridges for entrepreneurship without borders!  This week, our Enabel in Jordan and Enabel in Palestine teams hosted a vibrant study tour bringing together 12 Palestinian partners - including business support organisations, Chambers of Commerce, training centres and the Ministry of Labour - for two days of exchange with their Jordanian counterparts. Over 20 leading Jordanian organisations took part in ecosystem briefings, site visits to incubators and accelerators, and peer roundtables - fostering mutual learning and setting the stage for stronger cross-border collaboration. 🌱 ✨ The study tour concluded with a high-level event, “Entrepreneurship Without Borders”, held in Amman in the presence of Mr. Sami Samirat, Jordan’s Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, and Dr. Inas Al-Attari, Palestinian Minister of Labour. 💬Pierre-Christophe Chatzisavas, EU Ambassador to Jordan, underlined: “The European Union supports the Youth Economic Empowerment in Palestine project to strengthen the regional entrepreneurship ecosystem, using Jordan’s experience and remarkable potential.” The event featured insightful discussions on inclusive entrepreneurship, access to finance, and the bridge between skills, training, and enterprise. 🗣️ Heidi De Pauw, Enabel’s Country Director in Jordan and Palestine, highlighted: “Today is not just a gathering, it is a moment to recognize vision, resilience, and the boundless potential of youth across our region. It is an opportunity to reflect on our shared challenges, exchange knowledge, and inspire one another to turn obstacles into opportunities.” 🌍 This exchange marks an important step in strengthening regional ties and connecting Palestinian and Jordanian entrepreneurship ecosystems - with a shared focus on innovation, youth employment, and inclusive growth. #EnablingChange #YouthEmployment #RegionalCooperation #Innovation Nathan Rasquinet Yara Abdallah Muhannad Taslaq Al-Quds University Oxfam Endeavor Jordan