European Confederation of NGOs working on sustainable development and international cooperation
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The EU’s 360-degree approach seeks to align the investment-led Global Gateway strategy with human development objectives.
🤔 But does it, really? Read our new policy brief, ‘Rounding out the EU’s Global Gateway: 360 Degrees for Human Development’ to find out!
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🤔 How fit are the EU’s partnerships for the purpose of tackling poverty and inequalities?
Olivier De Schutter, UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, joined our roundtable with @caritaseuropa on 14 April to discuss this question.
Here are our main takeaways of his analysis👇
📢 "It's our responsibility to ensure what's in that budget, is the future direction of the EU that we value."
The final video in our series: our member in Ireland on why poverty reduction (yes, it's in the EU Treaty, Article 208) cannot be lost from the next #MFF.
Share before #FACDEVE, May 18
The proposed EU budget could abolish dedicated funding for civil society and human rights.
Video #3 in our series ahead of #FACDEVE in Cyprus (May 18) asks: what happens to democracy and development without them?
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🇪🇺 ⚖️ Human dignity, democracy, and equality are at the core of the European Union.
Today, on #Europe Day, we reflect on CONCORD’s efforts to uphold these values: strengthening civil society in the EU, fostering equality and leaving no one behind.
Even in challenging times, we remain committed.
❓ A key question during our recent roundtable: does the EU truly align with partner countries' priorities?
A genuine partnership should enable countries to define their own priorities.
🌍 If Europe moves beyond the growth-focused economic model, it could build more balanced partnerships.
🧭 "Without a clear direction, there is no impact. And without impact, there is no credibility."
Video #2 in our series ahead of #FACDEVE in Cyprus (May 18). 4 voices, 4 languages all saying the same thing: the next #MFF must put people first.
More to come. Watch 👇
🌏💵 Why should you care about the EU’s next long-term budget (2028-2034)?
Our members share why it’s crucial for sustainable development in 4️⃣videos ahead of the Cyprus #FACDEVE.
Today, video #1 on how the budget can enhance a global future based on democracy and human rights.
During last week’s Foreign Affairs Council on Development, Council Conclusions on fragility, EU external action instruments and sustainable development were adopted.
🧐 But why do they matter so much? And what do they mean for the EU’s ODA and the future funding of CSOs?
We unpacked them for you!👇
🤔 Does the EU engage sufficiently with civil society?
According to the OECD DAC, local and partner countries’ CSOs are often expected to play a consultative role rather than being a real partner.
📚 Learn how we can fix this! buff.ly/dni4y11
