The European Commission, Parliament and Council committed to mainstreaming the reduction of inequality in their development cooperation, but success depends not only on conducting research, but also on the findings being taken forward.
The importance of keeping commitments: how EU aid is crucial for least developed countries to leave no one behind
This year (2020) marks the intermediate year to reach the target of 0.15% to 0.20% of ODA/GNI to Least Developed Countries, which the EU and its Member States committed to and...
It’s not the end, it’s just the beginning: now is the time to boost aid with COVID-19
On 16 April 2020, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released preliminary statistics for 2019. The statistics show an increase of 1,4% in global...
Analysis of the Communication on the Global EU response to COVID-19
On 8 April 2020, the Communication of the Global EU response to COVID-19 was launched. The Communication sets out how the EU ('Team Europe') will address the negative impact of...
Recommendations for EU response to the COVID-19 pandemic around the globe
This brief highlights the urgent actions that the EU and Member States, in coordination with global and regional institutions and mechanisms, should take to support partner...
COVID-19 key advocacy messages
In this document, CONCORD Europe provides key advocacy messages that are important for EU leaders to consider in order to shape our common future in response to the COVID-19...
Recommendations on the NDICI migration spending target
The European Commission’s proposal for the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) is currently the only instrument dedicated to the...
Views on EU support to sustainable development worldwide
In 2017, the European Union and its Member States adopted a shared vision and framework for action to align the Union’s development policy with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable...
Briefing on mechanisms for civil society in EU-Africa pillar of the post-Cotonou agreement
In this policy brief, CONCORD identifies four main elements that are critical and complementary for effective civil society (CS) participation in the future EU-Africa partnership.
Briefing on inclusive sustainable economic development in EU-Africa pillar of the post-Cotonou agreement
The following policy brief outlines priorities that should be addressed in the economic development chapter of the future EU-Africa partnership. It is highlighted that the social...