On 6-7 July, Civil Society Organisations, Local Authorities and Other Development and Human Rights actors gathered alongside European Institutions and Member States at the EU Partnership Forum 2017 in Brussels. Read our feedback from the event.
HLPF Voluntary National Reviews 2017: Spur of the moment or planting the seeds for a sustainable future?
Blogpost by Rudy De Meyer (11.11.11, CONCORD Belgium), Vendula Menšíková (Ženatá) (Glopolis, FoRS), Bjarke Vestergaard (Globalt Fokus), Véronique Faber (Cercle de...
Migration: Diverting attention from the lack of solidarity between EU Member States onto civil society organisations
Following Italian threats to close ports to boats carrying migrants and issuing a code of conduct for NGOs, we worry new measures will impede vital action in the Mediterranean.
Call for Consultant on EU-CELAC relations
CONCORD Europe is opening a call for a short term consultancy to develop a video script and contents on the future of EU-LAC relations ahead of the EU-CELAC CSO forum. Apply by 4 July!
Training Offer: Accountancy Assistant
Are you studying accountancy? Looking for a training in an NGO? We have a 6-month traineeship to offer! [Job offer in French]
Civil society calls for postponing the EU-Egypt Association Council
Following the newly ratified NGO law which seriously restricts civil society space in Egypt, Civil Society voices its concern and asks the EU to postpone the EU-Egypt Association Council.
Call for Consultants: Publication for EU Presidency
Do you know all about EU Presidencies? Do you have a solid body of experience as trainer and writer? Then this job is tailored for you! Send your application by 14 July 2017.
Yes Member States, the EU must be a leader in sustainable development
EU Member States have just adopted the conclusions on the global Agenda. Following their lead, we call on the European Commission to: strategise, implement and deliver!
My take on the EDD17 – How to genuinely invest in Development? Invest in Planet.
Laura Sullivan was representing CONCORD in the Closing Ceremony of the European Development Days 2017. Here are her takes. In her first blogpost, Laura addressed the necessity of leaving the logic of economic growth as a central goal of our policies and politics on Development. Don’t miss the next episode.
My take on the EDD17 – How to genuinely invest in Development? Invest in People.
Laura Sullivan, Vice President of CONCORD and Director for Europe and the Americas at Actionaid International, was representing CONCORD in the Closing Ceremony of the European Development Days 2017. Here are her main takes (part 1).