On 9th March 2020 the joint communication ‘Towards a Comprehensive Strategy with Africa’ was released by the European Commission and the European External Action Service. The...
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...
Inequalities unwrapped: An urgent call for systemic change
Rising inequalities are among the most complex and pressing issues of our century. Protests around the wold show the urgency of the matter. How can we tackle this...
AidWatch 2019: Leaving No One Behind – Time for Implementation
EU aid decreased in 2018, continuing the downward trend from 2017. Despite the well-received 25% reduction in inflated aid, EU aid is still decreasing after discounting these...
Who owns development effectiveness? A European reality check
The quantity of Official Development Assistance (ODA) remains key for achieving sustainable development, but ‘how’ ODA is used is equally crucial to ensure that no one is left...
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...
Messages on EU Gender Action Plan III
Approaching the end of EU Gender Action Plan (II, "Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment: Transforming the Lives of Girls and Women through EU External Relations 2016-2020),...
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...
EU delegations unwrapped: An practical guide to CSO engagement
Being able to engage with EU Delegations can be crucial for Civil Society Organisations around the world. Yet, one might easily get lost in the institutional maze. CONCORD’s...
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.