Overall, we as confederation of civil society organisations welcome the content of the Joint Staff Working Document (JSWD) and its annex, and notably the broadening of its scope...
AGENDA 2030: CONCORD-Beyond 2015 ETF calls for EU action to achieve well-being for all within planetary boundaries
(Brussels, New York, 24/09/2015) As Heads of State and Government meet in New York to formally adopt the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – the centerpiece of the...
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
CONCORD-Beyond 2015 European task force (ETF)'s delegation is at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit 2015 (New York, 25-27 September). More than 150 world leaders...
CONCORD calls on EU and its Member States to show their leadership in commitment to eradicate global inequality and extreme poverty by 2020
(Brussels, Addis Ababa, 08/07/2015) - As negotiations ahead of the third Financing for Development Conference continue to stall, many including in particular civil society in the...
Position on the Means of Implementation
Developed by CONCORD / European Financing for Development Task Force and CONCORD/ Beyond 2015 European Task Force The European Union (EU) has committed to reflect...
Italian EU Presidency & Development: NGO events and priorities
1 July 2014 Italy has taken over the EU presidency for the next six months. READ: "More & Better Europe" – Italian #EU Presidency Project @Concord_Italia...
Global education targets should be included in future development agenda
Brussels, July 1st 2014 – Global education targets should be included in the future international development agenda set for reform in 2015 say leading NGOs and...
EU FOREIGN AFFAIRS COUNCIL – statement
The EU’s Foreign Affairs Council made several conclusions on development issues. (Brussels, 16/05/2014) The EU’s Foreign Affairs Council made several conclusions on development...
EU aid in €36billion funding gap ahead of 2015 UN targets
European aid to poor countries is stalling, with aid cut or stagnant in 19 EU countries. NEW: Compare EU aid data on the special AidWatch website : aidwatch.concordeurope.org...
Media statement on the UN High Level Panel report on post 2015
The UN's post 2015 report on the future development framework is too growth focussed. (Brussels, 9/07/2013) The United Nations High Level Panel report on the future development...