by Seamus Jeffreson | May 9, 2018 | Effective Civil Society, EU Development Framework, What we do, Who we are
At the end of April, CONCORD was invited to discuss the recently highlighted issue of sexual misconduct in humanitarian work in the course of a joint workshop with the European Parliament’s DEVE committee. This piece, written by Seamus Jeffreson, CONCORD Director, addresses the issue, and lists the different actions points for EU NGOs. It is drawn from his speaking points and is the product of collaboration and input from many CONCORD members and national platforms across the EU.
by Seamus Jeffreson | Jul 25, 2017 | 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
For the second consecutive year, world leaders and civil society representatives gathered in New York for the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. Two years after the adoption of Agenda 2030, where do we stand on the road to “Eradicating poverty and promoting prosperity in a changing world,” making sure to leave no one behind? – CONCORD Director reporting back from NYC.
by Seamus Jeffreson | Jun 15, 2017 | Effective Civil Society, Promoting Civil Society Space
CONCORD Director, Seamus Jeffreson, was invited to the General Assembly of Coordination Sud on June 15th to address the following question “Enabling environment for NGOs: What situation in France, Europe and the world?”. Here is the speech he delivered to Coordination Sud’s membership [text in French].
by Seamus Jeffreson | May 8, 2017 | Cotonou Partnership Agreement, Engaging Citizens, EU Development Framework, External Relations, Global Justice
With the revision of the Cotonou Agreement which will start mid-2018 and the soon to be signed new EU Consensus on Development, where do we stand on development cooperation after 60 years of European Union?
by Seamus Jeffreson | Oct 27, 2016 | Aid Quality/Aid Effectiveness, Aid Quantity, EU Development Framework, External Relations, Migration
Seamus Jeffreson, CONCORD Director was invited to speak on October 27th at the International Conference “Development and Democracy” in Bratislava, organised by the Pontis Foundation in the framework of the Slovak Presidency. Find here the speech and background info.
