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Koen Doens
@KoenDoens
Director General @EU_Commission International Partnerships INTPA @EU_Partnerships. Classicist. Diplomat. Retweet no endorsement.
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    Koen Doens
    @KoenDoens
    Jul 24, 2019
    Proud, thrilled and grateful: @CommissionEU decided to appoint me as Director General International Cooperation and Development #DEVCO @europeaid @MimicaEU as of 1 October, taking over from my good friend @stefanomanservi ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…
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    Koen Doens
    @KoenDoens
    Oct 9, 2020
    « There is a vaccine against hunger. It’s called food. », to quote @WFPChief Beasley. Great choice @NobelPrize to award the #NobelPeacePrize to the UN World Food Programme @WFP.
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    The Nobel Prize
    @NobelPrize
    Oct 9, 2020
    BREAKING NEWS: The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize to the World Food Programme (WFP). #NobelPrize #NobelPeacePrize
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    Koen Doens
    @KoenDoens
    Sep 30, 2019
    « If we see further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants. » Taking over tomorrow from my good friend @stefanomanservi at the helm of @EU_Commission DG DEVCO @europeaid. Many thanks for having given so much!
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    Koen Doens
    @KoenDoens
    Feb 25, 2020
    Sign of the times: a record number of @EU_Commission College members travel to Addis Ababa for the 10th #AUEU Commission-to-Commission meeting to discuss cooperation on joint priorities. ⁦@vonderleyen⁩ ⁦@JuttaUrpilainen⁩ ⁦@JosepBorrellF⁩
    A record number of College members travel to Addis Ababa for the 10th European Union-African Union...
    From ec.europa.eu
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    Koen Doens
    @KoenDoens
    Mar 29, 2020
    #TeamEurope A sizeable package of the EU and EU Member States is coming up, we are working together with our partner countries to identify the needs and shape the necessary assistance packages. @JuttaUrpilainen @europeaid
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    AnaPisonero
    @Ana_Pisonero
    Mar 28, 2020
    .@JuttaUrpilainen “We will make an impact through a comprehensive and coordinated contribution to the global fight against coronavirus”. EU’s support will tackle public health and socio-economic challenges and focus on fragile countries. 👉Full statement ec.europa.eu/commission/com…
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    Koen Doens
    @KoenDoens
    Oct 16, 2019
    #EUAfrica High Level Group, focus on digital partnerships. Africa is an incredibly innovative environment. Connectivity infrastructure is fundamental, with public-private partnerships at the core. Regulation is key. Need to think big. #AfricaEuropeAlliance #DigitalPartnerships
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    Koen Doens
    @KoenDoens
    Oct 27, 2020
    #EU backs Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala @NOIweala to lead the @WTO first African / first woman / strong credentials / the time is now ft.com/content/502282… via @financialtimes @jimbrunsden
    EU backs Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala to lead the WTO
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    Koen Doens
    @KoenDoens
    Jan 30, 2021
    Entrepreneurship, women, Africa. That’s a great trinity to support together with @TonyOElumelu and his Foundation @TonyElumeluFDN @JuttaUrpilainen
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    EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺
    @EU_Partnerships
    Jan 30, 2021
    Innovators 🌟 Change-makers 🌟 Entrepreneurs 🌟 Empowered women are unstoppable women! That’s why we’re joining forces with @TonyElumeluFDN to unleash the potential of 2500 African women entrepreneurs. 👇🏽
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    Koen Doens
    @KoenDoens
    Oct 11, 2019
    It takes more courage to make peace than to make war. Congratulations to @PMAbiy on winning the #NobelPeacePrize2019. You can count on full support #EU @MimicaEU @europeaid
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    Koen Doens
    @KoenDoens
    Feb 29, 2020
    Women and youth were at the heroic forefront of democratic transition in #Sudan. We should stand by them. That’s why #EU mobilizes an extra 100 MEUR support package for them and the transitional government. ⁦@JosepBorrellF⁩ ⁦@JuttaUrpilainen⁩
    European Union announces €100 million to support the democratic transition process in Sudan
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    Koen Doens
    @KoenDoens
    Jan 15, 2021
    I think this is the beginning of a beautiful partnership.
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    EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺
    @EU_Partnerships
    Jan 15, 2021
    We are EU 🇪🇺 International Partnerships. With you, we are building a better tomorrow, for people and the planet. ✨
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    Koen Doens
    @KoenDoens
    Mar 9, 2020
    EU Africa partnership in modern times: here are the proposals @vonderleyen @JosepBorrellF @JuttaUrpilainen and all other members of the @EU_Commission #AUEU @europeaid ec.europa.eu/international-…
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    Koen Doens
    @KoenDoens
    Mar 22, 2016
    As the sun slowly sets over Brussels, thinking of those still fighting for their lives and those left in sorrow.
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    Koen Doens
    @KoenDoens
    Nov 12, 2019
    First impressions from the #ParisPeaceForum. Exciting to see so many EU supported projects worldwide focused on governance, culture, access to information to name but a few. EU contributing to local and global solutions! #Colombia #Iraq #Trancultura #Partnership