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Infographic: EU Policy Coherence for Development
EU policies can have major negative impacts on poor people’s lives across the world.
EU failing treaty obligations to developing countries as $100bn tax loss shows
Tax dodging by EU companies and other transnational corporations is costing developing countries billions in lost tax revenues each year.
EU Delegations engagement with CSO’s
LU: Lithuanian Umbrella
NGDO Platform: http://www.pagalba.org/ LITDEA: http://www.litdea.eu/ NGDO Platform
Spotlight on EU Policy Coherence for Development- The Real Life Impact of EU Policies on the Poor- Chapter 4: Climate Change and Natural Resources
CHAPTER 4: CLIMATE CHANGE AND NATURAL RESOURCES How the EU can help Adoaga Ousmane in Chad, Máxima Acuña Atalaya in Peru and communities in other developing countries to […]
Spotlight on EU Policy Coherence for Development- The Real Life Impact of EU Policies on the Poor- Chapter 3: Food and Nutrition Security
CHAPTER 3: Food and Nutrition Security How the EU could ensure that Halima Ally from Tanzania, and others like her, benefit from EU investment in agriculture How […]
Spotlight on EU Policy Coherence for Development- The Real Life Impact of EU Policies on the Poor- Chapter 2: Financing for Development
CHAPTER 2: FINANCING FOR DEVELOPMENT How the EU can stop illicit financial flows that deprive Caroline Muchanga, her family in Zambia and other citizens of developing countries of their […]
Spotlight on EU Policy Coherence for Development- The Real Life Impact of EU Policies on the Poor- Chapter 1: Institutional Framework
CHAPTER 1: INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK How the EU can make fairer, more coherent decisions for the well-being of all The time has come for the EU to face up […]
Financing for Development Negotiations- what should the EU bring to the table?
Financing for development negotiations – what should the EU bring to the table?
The European Union (EU) is a key actor in financing for development. It is home to many transnational companies and has a globally significant financial sector. It is the biggest […]
European Commission Adopts Proposal to Make 2015 the European Year of Development
The European Commission has adopted a proposal to make 2015 the European Year of Development. The formal proposal will now be considered for adoption by the Parliament and Council. 2015 […]
New Address For Concord Extranet
CONCORD Position on the DEAR Call 2013
CONCORD’s response to the European Commission’s 2013 Development Education and Awareness Raising Call.
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.
A new political portfolio for "global issues"?
Should there be a new political portfolio for “global issues”? The emergence of a new mandate within the traditional family of Foreign Affairs.
EU Parliament reaches political agreement on 2014-2020 budget
Europe’s role in tackling global challenges should have had a more ambitious budget.
EU Council sidelines 0.7% aid commitment
The EU should remain committed to international aid targets.
Launch of CSO Development Effectiveness Partnership
Civil society organisations from across the world launch new development effectiveness platform.
European Citizens Summit 2014
European citizens are holding their own “summit” in Brussels on 23-24 September.
CONCORD at the Joint Parliamentary Assembly 2013
Time for a fairer deal for African, Caribbean and Pacific countries. A roundup of CONCORD’s activities at the JPA.
Joint Parliamentary Assembly 2013: Briefing papers
CONCORD’s Briefing Papers on the Joint Parliamentary Assembly cover several issues such as the 11th EDF, the Agenda for Change, Migration, Energy and EPAs.
CONCORD statement on G8 and New Alliances for food and nutrition security
In June 2013, the UK will host the next G8 summit in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland. Food and nutrition security are important points on the agenda
AidWatch policy paper 2013
EU aid commitments are under threat, but meeting aid targets is still achievable. The AidWatch policy paper explains how.
Business as usual is not an option
Business as usual is not an option “It’s time to time tell a clearer story of who we are and where we want to be”. President Joanna Maycock blogs on […]