The need for Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development is more evident than ever. The current COVID-19 pandemic is having devastating impacts on people's lives and health. The...
Guide to Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development
The European Union (EU) is responsible for contributing to a more sustainable future - not just for people in the EU itself, but for the entire planet. This means we have to...
Note to civil society actors on the EU programming process in partner countries
The EU is the world’s largest donor and also a key political actor, with high influence over global policies and international agendas. The EU also recognises civil society, in...
Reaction to the New Pact on Migration and Asylum
On 23 September 2020, the European Commission released on the New Pact on Migration and Asylum; which includes a number of welcomed aspects. While some proposals go in the right...
Joint statement on NDICI and humanitarian aid in the next Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027
Ahead of the next round of negotiations between the institutions on the 2021-2027 Multi-annual Financial Framework (MFF) civil society organisations and NGOs are calling on...
Annual Report 2019: Advancing together towards a sustainable world
Twenty nineteen marked the 16th anniversary of our Confederation, and our Annual Report puts the year in perspective. From welcoming our new Director to our working structures...
Statement for MEPs on the final Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027
In July 2020, the European Council proposed a reduction to Heading VI and to the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) by 10%, and a further...
Green Deal, human development and NDICI Programming
The interlinked relationship between ecosystems, livelihoods and development calls for responses to climate change that integrate a strong social perspective, respect for human...
Digitalisation and NDICI Programming
The aim of this document is to provide practical guidance to civil society organisations participating in the consultation process of the programming of the new EU external...
Rebuilding better with sustainable and inclusive business models
Businesses have a crucial role to play in reducing inequalities and building a sustainable economy, but are their operating models able to fulfil that role? Given the adoption of...