Development Education Conference in Lithuania

On 9th of November 2012 LITDEA organised the annual development education conference “Development education and development cooperation policy in Lithuania the situation and development opportunities” which was held in the Ministry of Education and Science premises.

The conference was welcomed and coordinated by LITDEA president Lina Kalibataite. The aim of the conference was to present the activities and projects on development education of LITDEA, especially “Development Education multipliers in Lithuania”. The presentation of the project evolved positive discussions, questions and possible plans for the future.

One member of LITDEA made an interesting presentation based on his personal experience in Guatemala “Travelling together. Development education in Guatemala experiences reflection“.
Julius Norvila, board member of LITDEA talked about remarks, challenges and perspectives of Lithuanian Official Development Assistance. The Lithuanian National Platform of Development NGOs presented the recommendations on co-financing/ support for partnership and there was space for comments and feedback. Also a discussion process with the MFA (Ministry for Foreign Affairs) representatives on co-financing 10% for EU presidency project was started. Last but not least a short presentation on the MFA’s planning for the upcoming EU presidency was held by a representative of ministry.

For more information, please contact Ruta Ulkyte at info@litdea.eu
In the photo: participants of the conference.

Information provided by Ruta Ulkyte, LITDEA