Conference, dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Lithuanian development cooperation, will take place on the 24 November, 2023 in Vilnius, convening high level experts, diplomats, representatives of the EU and international organisations to reflect on the milestones achieved and to discuss the steps forward.
This one-day event presents an exceptional occasion to consider how can we further deepen our partnerships in Ukraine’s reconstruction, fight against climate change, acceleration of digital transformation and tackling other challenges ahead.
Over the past 20 years Lithuania has been a fierce promoter of democracy and rule of law, human rights, principles of good governance – the key driving forces that enable acceleration of growth and prosperity. By supporting more than 1,200 projects in more than 30 countries we have contributed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in our partner countries with a primary focus on the EU Eastern Partnership countries.
How could we do more and better? What are the strategies of major donors in building long lasting partnerships? How could Lithuania use its agility to innovate and strengths, bringing fresh ideas and solutions to the global challenges?
Let‘s discuss!
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PROGRAMA (parsisiuntimui pdf formatu) |
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09:00-09:30 09:30-09:50 |
Registration and Welcome Coffee Greeting Speeches • Gabrielius Landsbergis, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania • Jutta Urpilainen, Commissioner for International Partnerships, European Commission |
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09:50-10:45 |
20 years of transformation – achievements and challenges of Lithuanian Development Cooperation Moderator: Mr Linas Kojala, Director, Eastern Europe Studies Center Presentation: Inga Stanytė - Toločkienė, Political Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania: 'Development Cooperation - the Soft Power of Foreign Policy. Achievements and Challenges over the 20 years' (tbc) Discussion: How has the landscape of international development cooperation evolved over the past decades, and what emerging trends are shaping its future? How can Lithuania leverage its know-how to support economic growth, democratic values, and sustainable development in partner countries? What are the strengths of Lithuanian development cooperation and what can we learn from the past? What are the perspectives for new areas of development cooperation? • Stela Leucă, State Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Moldova (tbc) • Simonas Šatūnas, Counsellor, Head of Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania • María del Pilar Garrido Gonzalo, Director for Development Co-operation, OECD • Francisco Lopez-Menchero, Deputy Head of Unit, DG NEAR C3, Institution building, TAIEX, Twinning, DG for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations, European Commission |
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10:45-11:00 |
Questions and Answers |
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11:00-11:20 |
Coffee break |
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11:20-12:30 |
Discussion Panel. Building Back Better Ukraine Moderator: Mr Marius Janukonis, Director, Strategic Management and analysis department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania Reflection on the lessons learnt from Lithuania’s projects on reconstruction of Ukraine. How could the private sector get engaged more actively in this process? What are the innovative financing solutions available and what is the role of the international development financial institutions in the reconstruction efforts? How different international donors, funds and programmes are engaged in rebuilding of Ukraine and what is the potential of Lithuania’s contribution through the multilateral system? • Oleksandra Azarkhina, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine • Giedrė Balčytytė, Chancellor of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania • Denise Brown, UN Resident Coordinator in Ukraine • Jean-Erik de Zagon, Head of Ukraine Office, EIB Group • Nerijus Udrėnas, Food for Ukraine -Charity and Support Foundation |
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12:30-13:00 |
Questions and Answers |
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13:00-14:00 |
Lunch |
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14:00-14:45 |
Discussion Panel. Vision for the Future – Lithuanian Development Cooperation in the Global Context Moderator: Ms Giedrė Biržytė, expert at the Central Project Management Agency and lecturer at Vilnius University, International Relations and Political Science Institute Discussion on the future perspectives, outlining the vision for Lithuania's development cooperation policy. What are the strategies of major international donors in building long lasting partnerships and addressing common challenges such as food insecurity, climate change, pollution, inequality, etc? How could the role and impact of small donors be strengthened in international development architecture? How could Lithuania use its agility to innovate in development cooperation, bringing fresh ideas and solutions to global challenges? • Žygimantas Pavilionis, Chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee, Parliament of Lithuania • Rasa Juknevičienė, Member of the European Parliament • Rebeca Grynspan Mayufis, UNCTAD Secretary General • Jovita Neliupšienė, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania • Sigitas Mitkus, Adviser to the President of the Republic of Lithuania • Luc Bagur, Director for Sustainable Development Policy and Coordination, DG for International Partnerships, European Commission • María del Pilar Garrido Gonzalo, Director for Development Co-operation, OECD |
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14:45-15:00 |
Questions and Answers |
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15:00 |
Closing remarks • Jovita Neliupšienė, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania |
