Estonian Centre for International Development
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Cybersecurity is a critical part of Ukraine’s everyday resilience 🇺🇦 🇪🇪 🇸🇪
#ESTDEV has signed a €4.3 million contract with a consortium of Swedish and Ukrainian companies to strengthen the cybersecurity capabilities of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Secretariat.
Funded by Sweden through @Sida, this is the largest contract signed so far under the Estonia-Sweden cybersecurity partnership supporting Ukraine through #TallinnMechanism 🤝
Read more 👉 estdev.ee/en/articles/estoni…
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A warm welcome to the Ambassador of France to Estonia, H.E. Mr Alexandre Escorcia! 🇫🇷🤝🇪🇪
We discussed our shared dedication to development cooperation, which is already driving several joint Team Europe initiatives🤝
We highly value this partnership and look forward to building on our cooperation!
@MFAestonia @francediplo_EN
#FromThePeopleOfEstonia #StrongerTogether
Last night’s massive ballistic attack on Kyiv’s energy infrastructure is another reminder of Putin’s intentions: to undermine Ukraine, exhaust its people and break their will to resist, not pursue peace.
In her latest opinion piece, ESTDEV CEO @andreakivi_est explains why Estonian development cooperation matters in strengthening Ukraine’s resilience ahead of winter.
Read here:
err.ee/1610165818/andrea-kiv… #ERR
🌍 Empowering the next generation of female innovators! #ESTDEV is proud to bring Estonian STEM education innovation to girls in Ukraine, Kenya, and Uganda. 🚀
Research shows that to bridge the gender gap in tech, interest must be sparked early and nurtured through high school.
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Read more: estdev.ee/en/articles/estdev…
🇪🇪🇲🇩Building on the success of last year's IMPACT.Gagauzia programme, our new initiative IMPACT.North draws on Estonia's extensive experience in local development, municipal governance, and applying for EU funding to support regional development in northern Moldova.
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Read more: estdev.ee/en/articles/estoni…
Today in Bălți, together with my colleague @MihaiPopsoi, we launched @ESTDEVestonia’s IMPACT North programme to help communities in northern Moldova attract investment and turn local ideas into projects that improve people’s lives.
By sharing Estonia’s experience in regional development and EU funding, we are helping Moldova make the most of the opportunities on its path to the EU.
A stronger Moldova means a stronger, more secure Europe.
🇪🇪🤝🇲🇩 Today marks an important milestone for Estonia-Moldova cooperation, as Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna officially opened the Estonian Embassy in Chișinău.
Moldova is making strong progress toward European Union membership, and Estonia is committed to standing alongside Moldova in this process. 🇪🇺 Having a permanent embassy in Chișinău allows us to deliver our support even more effectively and with greater impact.
Read more: estdev.ee/en/articles/newly-…
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A warm welcome to the delegation from the Netherlands, including Ambassador Sander van der Sluis and Special Envoy for Ukraine, Joost Klarenbeek! 🇳🇱🤝🇪🇪
It was a pleasure to meet and discuss our shared commitment to supporting Ukraine through democratic reforms, the rule of law, and preparations for the Ukraine Recovery Conference (#URC27).
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🌍 The #ESTDEV September newsletter is out!
🇰🇪 270,000+ newborns registered through Kenya’s digital birth register
🇺🇦 Malyn Hobby School becomes a model for reconstruction
🇪🇪🇺🇦 Estonia & Taiwan open a new family-style home in Ukraine
Read more 👉 mailchi.mp/estdev/oecd-stats…
Subscribe and stay up to date 👉 estdev.ee/en/newsletter
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ESTDEV 🇪🇪 #StandWithUkraine retweeted
The Estonian Parliament @Riigikogu reaffirms Estonia’s steadfast support for Ukraine. 🇪🇪🇺🇦
Ukraine’s victory and strategic defeat of russia are necessary preconditions for ensuring a lasting and fair peace and security in Europe.
Estonia stands with Ukraine for as long as it takes.
The Riigikogu calls on the allies and partners to prioritise the delivery of air defence systems and missiles to Ukraine in the conditions of the approaching winter and russia’s increasing terror in the sky.
Full statement 👇
The Riigikogu has passed a Statement reaffirming Estonia’s unwavering support for #Ukraine’s victory.
It calls on allies and partners to prioritise air defence systems and missiles, and ensure long-term financial support for Ukraine: bit.ly/4rCZfyt
Warmest congratulations to the people of Botswana on their Independence Day! 🇧🇼
Development cooperation is at the centre of Estonia-Botswana relations.
Through regional #TeamEurope initiatives and other projects, Estonia is supporting Botswana’s digital transformation, strengthening its innovation ecosystem, and promoting knowledge exchange to advance sustainable development. 🌍
In 2025, President Duma Gideon Boko made history as the first African head of state to pay a state visit to Estonia. 🇪🇪🤝🇧🇼
#FromThePeopleOfEstonia @MFAestonia @schaerdaniel
From learning to launching 🚀
A nine-month Estonian-led export training programme became the launchpad for a new Ukrainian consultancy with global ambitions.
Through the ESTDEV-funded Export Consultants Mastery Programme, five Ukrainian professionals joined forces to establish U-Bridge Global, turning intensive learning, real-world business challenges and international mentoring into practical solutions for companies aiming to expand abroad.
Export success starts with a strong product, but it is expert guidance, market intelligence, compliance know-how and strategic networks that help SMEs turn ambition into sustainable international growth.
Read more from the link in the comments 👇
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Over 270,000 newborns have been registered through Kenya’s digital birth register, developed in partnership with Estonia 🇰🇪🤝🇪🇪
For the first time, parents in Kenya can register their child's birth online, eliminating lengthy paperwork and reducing waiting times from months to just days.
Developed through collaboration between the Estonian private sector, #ESTDEV and Kenyan partners, the digital system securely transfers newborn data directly from hospitals to civil registration services, making the process faster, more accurate and more accessible for families across the country. 🌍
Read more 👇
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Read more 👉 estdev.ee/en/articles/over-2…
🇺🇦🏡 A new home, a safer future.
#ESTDEV and Taiwan have opened the fifth Estonian-built family-style small group home in Zhytomyr, Ukraine, providing a permanent home for a displaced foster family. The €1.1M project, funded by the Taipei Mission in Riga, is helping children affected by war grow up in a safe and caring family environment.
Beyond construction, Estonian experts are supporting foster families with trauma-informed training and counselling to strengthen resilience and wellbeing.
International partnership delivering real impact where it matters most.
Learn more from the link in the comments 👇
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🇪🇪🤝🇺🇦 From strategy to investment.
#ESTDEV and Visionest Institute have launched Impact.Zhytomyr 3.0, helping 11 municipalities in Ukraine’s Zhytomyr Oblast transform development plans into funding-ready projects and attract international investment.
Strong local governance is key to Ukraine’s recovery, resilience, and long-term growth.
@MargusGering @anumall @terrashendrikj
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Why do so few of Moldova's unemployed ask the state for help in finding work, even with massive staff shortages? 🇲🇩🤝🇪🇪
Funded by #ESTDEV, experts from @Töötukassa are helping fix the system through:
📊 Data & Digitalisation
⚙️Process Redesign
🤝 Human-Centric Counselling
🇪🇺 EU Readiness
Read the full story: estdev.ee/en/articles/moldov…
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