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Six things we like about Federica Mogherini, the EU’s candidate HRVP
Six things we like about Federica Mogherini, the EU’s candidate HRVP 7 October 2014 Federica Mogherini faced the European Parliament yesterday for her hearing to replace Catherine Ashton and become […]
CONCORD response on EU Commission Impact Assessments consultation
In the context of a consultation by the European Commission, CONCORD has made recommendations on how to improve the way the Commission delivers the Impact Assessments (IA) that it carries out […]
Comment la cohérence peut sauver l’Europe
Comment la cohérence peut sauver l’Europe L’Union européenne s’enlise dans une crise de confiance de la part de ses citoyens qui ont exprimé lors des dernières élections un désaveu. Nombreux […]
Aidwatch meeting documents November 2014
EU must champion strong sustainable development goals
EU must champion strong sustainable development goals For the last 15 years, the world has had a to-do list for eradicating poverty.
CONCORD media reaction to nomination of Commissioner-designate Mimica
(Brussels, 10/09/2014) The European Commission for 2014-2019 is set to have Neven Mimica as Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, with the outgoing Commissioner for consumer policy receiving a formal […]
CONCORD’s analysis of ICESDF Report
In August 2014 the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts on Sustainable Development Financing (ICESDF) released its final report which will serve as a basis for the UN Secretary General’s Synthesis Report […]
Italy overhauls its development cooperation system
By Luca De Fraia (ActionAid Italy)
Greece: How NGOs changed during the financial crisis
28 July 2014: Greece’s once vibrant civil society sector and many Greek Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are facing an existential threat as the country continues to grapple with a financial […]
What is Action2015?
Action2015 is a new initiative that will campaign on post-2015 and climate change during 2015.
CONCORD position paper on food security
CONCORD published a new position paper on food security, in which it highlights that a just and sustainable food system would: fulfil human rights, provide healthy and nutritious food, be […]
CONCORD Letter to EU Development Ministers : Italian EU Presidency
CONCORD, the European Confederation of Relief and Development NGOs (CONCORD), are writing in advance of your informal meeting that will take place in Florence on 14-15 July, at which you […]
CONCORD Briefing paper on European Year for Development 2015
Since 1983 the EU dedicates a thematic year to one topic. 2015 will be the official European year for development and the first ever to be designated to a global, external […]
The new European Parliament – what’s at stake?
The new European Parliament – what’s at stake? Dear colleagues, I would like to share with you some first impressions from our Head of Policy, Sabine Terlecki, on the new […]
The opportunity of the Italian Presidency
Written by CONCORD Director, Seamus Jeffreson Next week I have the pleasure to be in Italy as European Development ministers meet as part of the Italian EU Presidency over 14-15 […]
La grande opportunita’ della Presidenza Italiana
Written by CONCORD Director Seamus Jeffreson Il 14 e 15 luglio avro’ il piacere di essere in Italia per una serie di eventi che coincidono con l’incontro dei ministri europei […]
CONCORD AidWatch position on ODA definition
This policy paper addresses the current debates on the Official Development Assistance (ODA) definition highlighting he current measure of intent in ODA reporting is too broad and allows for flows […]
MEPs induction package: EU development cooperation
CONCORD briefing for the new European Parliament 2014-2019 on EU development cooperation.
Italian EU Presidency & Development: NGO events and priorities
1 July 2014 Italy has taken over the EU presidency for the next six months.
CONCORD position paper on food security
CONCORD position paper on food security. A just and sustainable food system would: fulfil human rights, provide healthy and nutritious food, be participative and democratically controlled, recognise planetary boundaries for sustainability […]
2015 : Une année d’enjeux pour la solidarité internationale
Ecrit par Seamus Jeffreson, Directeur de CONCORD. Paris, 12 Juin 2014 Introduction En juillet 2011, le Secrétaire général des Nations unies, dans son Rapport annuel disait que “Le cadre de […]
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 institutions such as UNESCO, […]
CONSULTANT TO PRODUCE A PUBLICATION ON THE ENGAGEMENT OF EU DELEGATIONS WITH CSOs
Since 2005, CONCORD has been monitoring the relation between EU delegation and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in partner countries.
CONCORD joins other NGOs at new Mundo-J office
CONCORD has joined other European and international NGOs at the new ‘Mundo-J’ Centre for Non Profit Organisations office building at 10 Rue de l’Industrie in Brussels.