by Newsroom | Feb 24, 2017 | Effective Civil Society, FDR
On February 6th, CONCORD participated in a workshop in the European Parliament organised by the Budgetary Control Committee on the Study “Democratic Accountability and Budgetary Control of NGOs Funded by the EU Budget”. This recent study is key for NGOs funded by the EU as it addressed important issues such as transparency and accountability, the functioning of the Financial Transparency System and the Transparency Register. Read the key findings and suggestions on how NGOs should tackle the criticisms mentioned in the report.
by Tanya Cox | May 31, 2016 | 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Partnerships are at the heart of the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. Taking part in the “How to make SDGs Europe’s Business“ conference, Seamus Jeffreson, CONCORD director, has elaborated some key recommendations for the successful implementation of Agenda 2030 which depends on a new way of perceiving partnerships.
by Newsroom | Apr 12, 2016 | European Year for Developement, Publications, Trade
This new publication from Sudwind, elaborated in the frame of the European Year for Development 2015, will provide you some practical tips on how to develop a region to a globally fair one.
by Newsroom | Jan 28, 2013 | Publications
CONCORD, through its Funding for Development and Relief (FDR) working group, has compiled a Reader on the 2007 of the EuropeAid Grant Standard Contract for external actions (December 2008). By identifying both weaknesses and examples of positive experiences, it is... by Newsroom | Nov 19, 2012 | EU Budget, Financing for Development
EU development and humanitarian aid should not be cut from the budget. EU budget cuts could cost lives in developing countries, warn NGOs Joint Press Release by CONCORD, Oxfam, Plan and ONE. Brussels, 20 November 2012 – Leading NGOs call on EU leaders to...