The European Union must ensure development cooperation, poverty alleviation and human dignity are at the centre of EU external action, as three CONCORD members take on the latest...
EUPP6 rotation starts: Dóchas’ Presidency Programme and recommendations to the Irish Presidency
As Cyprus hands over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union to Ireland on 1 July, the EU Presidency Project (EUPP) shifts from cycle 5 to 6. In light of this, our...
CONCORD’s Reaction to the European Parliament’s Report on the Global Gateway
This is the first report to be adopted by members of the European Parliament since the publication of the Global Gateway strategy in December 2021, and its adoption is timely in light of the current negotiations on the MFF, in particular the Global Europe Instrument.
AidWatch 2025: keeping a vigilant eye on EU commitments and the true purpose of ODA | AidWatch 2025 Launch
This year, CONCORD’s flagship report, AidWatch, turned 20 years old. To mark the occasion, we wrote a very special, bumper edition. We also held a well-attended launch event,...
The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry recently concluded what has been evident for a long time: genocide and manmade famine are unfolding in Gaza
The inhumanity of the situation in Gaza is unconscionable. CONCORD, the European Confederation of NGOs working on sustainable development,...
2025 AU-EU Ministerial Meeting: a missed opportunity for youth and civil society meaningful participation
The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) will convene a Ministerial Meeting in Brussels on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, bringing together representatives from over 80 governments to advance their strategic partnership ahead of the 7th AU-EU Summit later this year.
The EU’s short-sighted aid cuts are a choice – so is the way forward!
Brussels, [16 April 2025] – The early figures for 2024 Official Development Assistance (ODA) confirm a deeply troubling trend: Europe’s richest countries per capita— such as...
Director’s blog: Do partner country interests matter to the EU anymore?
Tanya CoxDirector of CONCORDI recently participated in the CSO Advisory Platform meeting dedicated to the Global Gateway. By now, we’re all fairly familiar with what the Global...
Whose Interests does ODA Truly Serve? AidWatch 2024 Launch Event
On Tuesday 22 October, CONCORD launched the 2024 edition of its AidWatch report. This year, the report posed the question, ‘Whose interests does ODA truly serve?’ and found that a significant portion of European ODA provision is being shaped by self-interests instead of the wellbeing of partner countries.
CONCORD expresses its deepest sorrow on the death of former President Justin Kilcullen
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Justin Kilcullen, former CONCORD President (2006-2012) and valued member of the CONCORD family. Justin was a visionary leader and a tireless advocate for justice and equality. His dedication to making the world a better place has left an indelible mark on CONCORD and our entire community. His legacy of compassion and commitment to solidarity will continue to inspire us. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and all who were touched by his extraordinary life. Rest in peace, Justin.