Spain

The EC implemented the 2019 #2030isnow campaign of the EU Development Communication Network. The main objective of this campaign was to inform European citizens - particularly young people - about European development cooperation policies and activities in support of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.

As a main communication tool, the Network opted to install stands with an interactive “wall” in existing summer festivals around Europe. The interactive wall informed the festivalgoers about the 2030 Agenda and Europe’s leading role in supporting the SDGs around the world. The installation of both the wall and the surrounding elements required the management of their procurement, delivery, installation, removal and disposal. Particip further responsible to ensure the correct functioning of all technical and IT components integrated into the interactive wall throughout the entire duration of all events.

The project closely coordinated with the participating Member States, the festival organizers, other involved service providers and the European Commission on all practical aspects of the organization in each country.

The events and festivals identified were located in Slovenia, Estonia, Germany, Spain, Denmark, Belgium and other European countries.

The campaign ran from May to September 2019 and the project also supported follow-up activities in 2020.

The EC seeked to establish a Europe-wide Communication Network gathering EU and EU Member States’ development cooperation departments for enhancing their awareness building activities on development issues. The aim was to establish a more coordinated approach between EU and Member States towards communication on development, and to create the basis for more effective partnerships with stakeholders, civil society and partner countries.

The general objective of the assignment was to increase outreach to the general public on development cooperation policies and activities, with a focus on young people.

Specific objectives:

• Establish, manage and coordinate the EU Development Communication Network (incl. organisation of annual steering committee meeting and creation of a closed social media group);
• Design, creation and management of a password-accessed web-based digital platorm for the network members;
• Organisation of an annual Europe-wide event to promote development cooperation policies and activities of the EU, directed to the general public.