Structured dialogue is an EC initiative which discusses the involvement of civil society organisations (CSOs) and local authorities (LAs) in EC development cooperation. This...
Briefing Paper on role of CSOs
In this consultation paper, CONCORD gives its opinion on the role civil society organisations (CSOs) should play in development as the European Commission prepares a...
Memorandum of Understanding CONCORD-MESA
An agreement has been struck between CONCORD, the European NGO Confederation for Development and Relief and MESA of Coordination of National Associations and Networks of NGOs of...
Memorandum of Understanding CONCORD-REPAOC
CONCORD reaffirms our intention of building alliances with CSOs in other parts of the world in order to strengthen their influence on EU policies that impact on sustainable...
EEAS one year on: Work in progress for poverty eradication
The European Union is marginalising anti-poverty objectives within its new foreign policy arm, the External Action Service (EEAS). The CONCORD report shows that one year after...
AidWatch Report 2012: Invest More in Global Development
The EU remains the world's larget aid donor but a number of European countries have begun to slash aid budgets in the wake of the financial crisis. EU aid fell for the first time...
AidWatch Report 2011: Challenging Self Interest
EU member states are off-track to meet their aid quantity and aid effectiveness commitments, and are increasingly prioritising self-interested aid policies that are reflecting...
Madrid Declaration
Prior to the upcoming VI Summit Heads of State and Government of the European Union, Latin America and the Caribbean, the organisations and networks participating in the V...