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Estonia's support for Ukrainian vocational education is key to rebuilding the country

Estonian vocational education directors met with Ukrainian experts in Kyiv today to discuss the current state of vocational education in Ukraine and its future at the conference “Vocational Education 2.0: Digital Skills and Management Solutions.”

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ESTDEV scholarship programmes support partner countries' sustainable development goals

Over the past 15 years, hundreds of students from Estonian development cooperation partner countries have received scholarships to further their education in Estonia and then create sustainable change back home.

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ESTDEV announces framework procurement for education projects

The Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV) has announced a framework procurement seeking partners to implement education and skills development projects in partner countries.

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ESTDEV secures 7 million euros from the European Commission to support the development of cross-border public e-services for East African Community

The European Commission and Germany, France and Estonia will partner with the East African Community (EAC) to accelerate the region's digital development. Estonia and France will lead implementation for e-governance and cybersecurity.

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Study identifies how Estonia’s education system can inspire education reforms in other countries

Today, the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV) and the think tank Praxis presented a new study that identifies the strengths of the Estonian education system and how to best shape education projects for development cooperation.

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Foreign Minister Tsahkna: development cooperation creates opportunities for the Estonian economy

Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna delivered his annual foreign policy speech to the Riigikogu today, providing an overview of Estonian foreign policy’s main goals, objectives and lines of action.

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ESTDEV secured 25.6 million euros in foreign funding for Estonian development cooperation in 2025

The Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV) raised 25.6 million euros in foreign funding in 2025, increasing its 2026 budget by 63 percent to 35.9 million euros, even as many countries are making cuts to development cooperation funding

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ESTDEV-led initiative to improve intensive care and rehabilitation services in Ukraine

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Current ESTDEV head of operations, Andrea Kivi, to take on role of executive director

The supervisory board of Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV) has elected Andrea Kivi to be the foundation’s new executive director. Kivi is ESTDEV’s current head of operations.