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The future of EU-ACP relations
The EU met with ACP states as the two came together to discuss the shape of development cooperation.
Feature: Aid from Irish eyes
The Director of Dóchas talks about the priorities of EU aid as it struggles to come to an agreement over the Budget.
Letter to Members of the of the G07 on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2014-2020
CONCORD’s letter to the G 0.7 group on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2014-2020.
Van Rompuy budget cuts could hurt poor
CONCORD believes that the cuts proposed by Van Rompuy could have severely detrimental effects on developing countries.
EU Budget Factsheet
Factsheet on the EU budget, how much goes to development aid and what are the proposals for 2014-2020.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.