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...
Busting global sustainable economy jargon
Do you know the difference between a green economy and a feminist economy? Confused by acronyms like CSR and RBC? And what are Business and Human Rights Guiding Principles...
Analysis of EU Communication “Towards a comprehensive strategy with Africa”
On 9 March 2020 the Joint Communication ‘Towards a Comprehensive Strategy with Africa’ was released by the European Commission and the European External Action Service. The...
EU global response to COVID-19: Forging a path to an equitable future
This policy brief provides the EU and its Member States with recommendations for the global response to COVID-19. These recommendations highlight that tackling inequalities 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...
Letter to Commissioner for International Partnerships ahead of Development FAC
On 8 April 2020, CONCORD wrote this letter to provide recommendations on the EU response to the COVID-19 pandemic ahead of the Development Foreign Affairs Council.
Analysis of the European Commission’s Gender Equality Strategy
On 5 March 2020, the European Commission's Communication, "A Union of Equality: Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025" was launched. This document provides our reaction to the...