Ambrela
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Building Bridges
Building Solutions

Ambrela Development Forum 2024 – Building Bridges, Building Solutions

The world faces unprecedented challenges. The war in Ukraine has triggered a devastating humanitarian crisis, displacing millions, destroying basic infrastructure, and demanding a global response. The conflict in Gaza and the difficulties in delivering aid to those in need presents a different set of issues.

Meanwhile, development challenges such as climate change and food insecurity are becoming increasingly severe, especially in the Eastern Africa region. And, adding to all these difficulties, the space for civil society to operate freely is shrinking in parts of Europe.

The Ambrela Development Forum (ADF) 2024 emerges as a critical platform to navigate these complexities. ADF brings together a diverse range of stakeholders — including government officials, civil society leaders, international organisations, and private sector representatives — to foster collaboration between diverse stakeholders in order to build stronger development solutions.

Thanks for becoming part of the solution and attending our Ambrela Development Forum 2024 on the 10th of October 2024 in the historic Moyzes Hall, Bratislava, Slovakia, for a day of thought-provoking discussions and collaborative action.

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Dived Deep into Pressing Issues:

  • Ukraine in Crisis: Explore critical topics like 'Ukraine: Winter is coming 3.0 – what to prepare for' and 'Crisis in Ukraine – where do we stand?' alongside discussions on 'Rebuilding Ukraine Together: Business & Civil Society'.
  • Global Challenges: Engage with experts on 'Delivering Aid in Difficult Environments: The Case of the Middle East/Gaza' and 'East Africa's Future: Prioritizing Human Development for Sustainable Growth'.
  • Shrinking Civic Space: Address the concerning trends with sessions like 'Under Pressure: Trends that are Closing Space for Civil Society' and 'A Chilling Climate: The Foreign Agent Laws and their Ripple Effect'.
  • Building a Better Future: Explore the role of education with 'The Role of Global Education in Building Inclusive Societies'.

Why Attended ADF 2024?

  • Focus on Critical Issues: Engage in discussions on the topics above and many more.
  • Diverse & Renowned Speakers: Gain insights from leading experts, policymakers, and practitioners in the development and humanitarian fields.
  • Interactive Format: Participate in high-level sessions, deep dives with experts, capacity-building workshops, and valuable networking opportunities.
  • Actionable Outcomes: Contribute to shaping policy recommendations and identifying new ways to support development and humanitarian organizations.

Who Attended?

  • Government officials and policymakers
  • Civil society representatives and NGO leaders
  • International organization personnel
  • Business representatives with a focus on development
  • Academics and researchers
  • Anyone passionate about building a more just and sustainable world

Ambrela Development Forum is an international conference organised by the Platform for Development Organizations – Ambrela. ADF 2024 was funded by the Slovak Republic under the SlovakAid brand, MFEA Slovakia, GENE, EEA and Norway grants, European Commission and co-funded by the European Union under the program Stronger roots. Ambrela platform is solely responsible for its content and does not necessarily reflect the views of the SR or EU. 

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MOF
Slovak Aid
European Commission
       EEA Grants    
Pontis Foundation
Stronger Roots for Civil Society
Faculty of Arts of Comenius University
       The Center for International Private Enterprise    
UNESCO Slovak Comission
       Eximbanka    
GENE
EURACTIV Slovensko