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.
Tanya Cox interview: EU Development Policy Under Pressure from Right-Wing European Parliament
EP-ELECTION 2024:European development NGOs foresee challenges if the expected shift to the right occurs in the European Parliament elections. Tanya Cox, Director of CONCORD, the umbrella organisation for European development organisations, explains.
‘You cannot reach the poorest if you don’t know who they are’: New research finds Global Gateway projects currently lacking ambition regarding inequality reduction in partner countries
CONCORD has launched new research on Global Gateway and inequalities, finding that if the initiative is not effectively rethought, it will exacerbate inequalities in partner countries rather than reducing them.
ODA … missing the mark (again): Preliminary 2023 figures show EU aid keeps failing human development and equality
Brussels, 11 April 2024 – Today, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) Development Assistance Committee (DAC) unveiled early figures for 2023...
Statement: African and European CSOs on key issues in the AU-EU Partnership
CONCORD has endorsed a statement by a group of African and European civil society and youth organisations working as the Africa-Europe Joint Civil Society Engagement Team. The group aims to establish a structured and permanent mechanism for civil society and youth engagement within the AU-EU Partnership, based on principles of transparency, equal participation, accessibility, and inclusion.
AidWatch 2022 | 1 euro in every 6 not going towards those left furthest behind
2021 should have been the year to double down on ODA to counter compounding global challenges. Instead, 1 euro in every 6 from EU and Member States’ ODA budgets did not even go towards those left furthest behind.
One Year in CONCORD: reflecting on our achievements in 2023
Before we get the ball rolling on our work for 2024, CONCORD is taking the opportunity to reflect on what we’ve achieved in 2023. We’ve reached considerable milestones and successes over the past year such as hosting our first Equality Day, shaping the Global Gateway CSO platform, and launching our annual AidWatch report, to name just a few.
Putting PCSD on the 2030 Agenda: success for civil society action and SDG progress
CONCORD marked a significant success in our advocacy with the adoption of Council Conclusions on 27th November. The Conclusions represent a win for CONCORD’s work on Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development (PCSD), and a step in the right direction in progressing Agenda 2030.
Bursting the ODA inflation bubble: AidWatch 2023 Report Unveils the Gap Between Rhetoric and Reality
While Official Development Aid (ODA) figures are reportedly at record highs, the AidWatch 2023 report shows how the EU and its Member States have managed once again to claim billions as aid that did not meet the most basic criteria to qualify as ODA.
AidWatch 2022 | 1 euro in every 6 not going towards those left furthest behind
2021 should have been the year to double down on ODA to counter compounding global challenges. Instead, 1 euro in every 6 from EU and Member States’ ODA budgets did not even go towards those left furthest behind.