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...
Briefing on human development and dignity in EU-Africa pillar of the post-Cotonou agreement
Sustainable development cannot only be achieved through a political and economic partnership, as it requires a human-rights based approach through the inclusion of a strong...
Briefing on migration and mobility in EU-Africa pillar of the post-Cotonou agreement
The following policy brief outlines priorities that should be addressed in migration and mobility chapter of the future EU-Africa partnership. It is highlighted that there is...
Vision for the future EU-ACP partnership agreement: putting sustainable development and human rights at the centre
The Cotonou Partnership Agreement (CPA), signed on 23 June 2000, is coming to an end in February 2020. The CPA the partnership agreement between the EU (28 countries) and ACP...
NDICI: Views on an essential vote ahead
Ahead of the upcoming vote on amendments to the Multiannual Financial Framework’s (MFF) “Neighborhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument” (NDICI) regulation,...
Views on the reflection paper ‘Towards a sustainable EU by 2030’
In the wake of the European Commission’s newly launched reflection paper on Sustainable Development, CONCORD asks current and future EU leaders to adopt an overarching SDG...
Recommendations for Common Agricultural Policy reform proposal 2020-2027
As the biggest exporter and importer of agricultural food products, the EU holds a particular international responsibility. EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is therefore an...
Making the EU commitments a reality through smart programming
In this document, we share recommendations on how smart programming could support EU commitments to those issues traditionally addressed by thematic budget lines and explain why...
Thematic programmes in the future EU external instrument
In this document, we explain why the current proposed amount of 7 billion EUR for thematic lines under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument...
Analysis of NDICI
The EU’s commitment to sustainable development was expressed throughout the negotiation processes of the Agenda 2030 and the Paris Agreement; it was further confirmed in the...