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MDG3-Torch to former Secretary of State, Secretary Madeleine Albright
Today Minister for Development Cooperation, Søren Pind handed over a MDG3 torch to former U.S. Secretary of State, Secretary Madeleine Albright. (March 18, 2010)
Denmark hosts high-level conference on women’s empowerment
In September 2010 the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) High-level Plenary Meeting will be held in New York. This is an important occasion to enhance global focus on development issues and achievement of the MDGs. In order to ensure international focus on MDG3, the Danish Government will host an international High-level Conference on “Women’s Empowerment and Employment” in Copenhagen on the 25th of March, 2010. (March 18, 2010)
CNN programme praises Denmark as wind energy role model
'Earth Frontiers', a CNN special on renewable energy to be broadcast today 25 February, presents Denmark as a global role model in utilising wind energy. (February 25, 2010)
Unanimous support for Belarusian exile university
The Nordic countries are prepared to provide an additional €300,000 to fund the European Humanities University, the Belarusian exile university. The move will serve as a further reminder of the strength of Nordic-Baltic relations. (February 17, 2010)
New research collaboration on its way in Ghana
“In Ghana, there are good opportunities for establishing equal and sustainable partnerships between Danish and Ghanian researchers”, says Henrik Secher Marcussen, Professor and chairperson for the Consultative Research Committee for Development Research (FFU) after the committee’s recent visit to Ghana. (February 15, 2010)
Speech by the Minister for Development Cooperation, "Global Response 2010 - International Conference on Violent Conflict and health"
Speech by Ulla Tørnæs, Danish Minister for Development Cooperation “Global Response 2010 – International Conference on Violent Conflict and Health”, Copenhagen 25 January 2010. (January 26, 2010)
The Minister for Development Cooperation's Speech at Meeting with the Diplomatic Corps on January 22nd
Ulla Tørnæs, Minister for Development Cooperation, met today, January 22nd 2010, with the Diplomatic Corps. (January 22, 2010)
Denmark Takes Important Steps in Haiti Relief Effort
As the only country, Denmark has pledged money specifically to support and protect women and children in Haiti. With another $4m pledged today, Denmark’s total contribution to the relief effort in Haiti totals $16m. (January 21, 2010)
Invitation to a seminar with Justin Yifu Lin, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of the World Bank
Come and hear about the prospects for progress in low-income countries in the wake of the crisis.

(January 8, 2010)
Implementation of Initiatives presented by the Africa Commission
The Danish Minister for Development Cooperation, Ulla Tørnæs, has approved three grants, which follow-up on the recommendations presented by the Africa Commission. (December 23, 2009)
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Edited January 7, 2010
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