2020 marks the first year since 1998 that the global rate of poverty has increased. The COVID-19 pandemic has much to do with that, but it doesn’t help that the EU and its Member...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Talking Development Episode 7: The future EU budget concerns us all
The Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) determines the architecture of the EU’s budget. As the current MFF is coming to an end in 2020, this episode of our “Talking Development...
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...