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EU Budget Factsheet
Factsheet on the EU Budget.
EU Aid Budget: The Facts
So what does MFF actually mean and what are the key facts that you should know about it?
Infographic: EU aid budget
EU states are threatening to cut aid to poor countries at next EU summit.
Post-2015 agenda needs an awareness campaign
As the debate about what comes next after 2015 moves forward, it’s important for civil society to look at our past work and learn some lessons. 7/11/2012
An enabling environment for civil society
Country profiles of the legal framework for civil society organisations in Europe.
Feature: Spain's aid cuts getting worse
Spanish aid is sinking to lowest levels in decades as government targets development cuts.
Cutting EU lifeline to developing countries a mistake
Media Statement made by CONCORD in reaction to the Cypriot Presidency’s proposed EU budget cuts for development, 31 October 2012.
JPA Briefings 2012
Twice a year, parliamentarians from both the EU and the ACP countries gather in ‘Joint Parliamentarian Assemblies’ (JPA). During this event, EU and ACP representatives adopt measures concerning the improvement of their relations and implementation of the Cotonou agreement. Civil society from both regions has a say on the topics discussed.
JPA Briefings 2011
Twice a year, parliamentarians from both the EU and the ACP countries gather in ‘Joint Parliamentarian Assemblies’ (JPA). During this event, EU and ACP representatives adopt measures concerning the improvement of their relations and implementation of the Cotonou agreement. Civil society from both regions has a say on the topics discussed.
JPA Briefings 2010
Twice a year, parliamentarians from both the EU and the ACP countries gather in ‘Joint Parliamentarian Assemblies’ (JPA). During this event, EU and ACP representatives adopt measures concerning the improvement of their relations and implementation of the Cotonou agreement. Civil society from both regions has a say on the topics discussed.
The second revision of the Cotonou Partnership Agreement (CPA)
The lack of transparency in the second revision process of the Cotonou Agreement, which failed to include all relevant actors, raised concerns among CSOs. In particular, issues of institutional reform, policy coherence for development, trade and climate change are developed in this briefing.
The Future of the Cotonou Agreement
The expiration date of the Cotonou Agreement and the 10th EDF are quickly arriving. Therefore, many questions and concerns arise upon the future of the ACP-EU partnership. This report builds on a high level event organised by CONCORD to exchange views with the different actors involved.
Comments on the future of EU-ACP cooperation for the period 2014-2020
As the discussions around the 11th European Development Fund are advancing, CONCORD shared its position on the future of EU-ACP cooperation for 2014-2020. The main issues under discussion, which are the proposed budget and the integration of the EDF into the EU budget, are presented in this paper.
Olivier Consolo on the state of the Development sector
Olivier Consolo talks about the challenges development NGOs are facing in an EDD interview.
CONCORD welcomes EU Parliament vote on European Year for Development 2015
EU Parliament votes for 2015 as European Year for Development Cooperation
European Year 2015 for Development gains support
The European Parliament votes in favour of 2015 as the year of Development Cooperation
Policy paper on the Development Cooperation Instrument negotiations
During the EU 2014-2020 budget negotiations, CONCORD wants to remind decision-makers that EU development aid is a powerful tool for poverty eradication and the fight against inequality and must be reinforced further. For this purpose, CONCORD listed a number of ‘Red Lines’, which the 3 negotiating parties (European Council, European Parliament and European Commission) must […]
The role of media in development
Director Olivier Consolo talks to Deutsche Welle about the role of media in development
85% of EU citizens still support development
A new survey reveals that despite current economic conditions, development still matters to EU citizens.
Santiago Declaration
For the fourth time CONCORD convened together with its partner in Latin America “MESA de Articulación” the Euro- Latin American & Caribbean Civil Society Forum.
Reaction to the EC Communication on Civil Society Organisations in Development Cooperation
CONCORD very much welcomes this important and timely Communication ‘The roots of democracy and sustainable development: Europe’s engagement with Civil Society in external relations’. A lot has changed since the previous Communication on the role of civil society in development was published almost 10 years ago.
The EU's new support to Civil Society
Much has changed since the previous Communication on the role of CSOs in development some 10 years ago.
CONCORD welcomes EU support to civil society organisations
Media Statement made by CONCORD, welcoming EU support to civil society organisations, after the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 15 October 2012.
Reaction To The EU’s Nobel Peace Prize
A couple of hours ago, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the European Union. 12/10/2012