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It's 🌍 NGO Day! A day to recognise the fundamental work of all the NGOs around the world (a particular shoutout to our members!❤️) We are glad that also the Commission acknowledged it by including civil society protection in its final work programme, an important result of the #CS4EU campaign! 💪

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🚨 We are recruiting a Senior Policy and Advocacy Adviser! We are looking for a highly-motivated adviser to support our work on Gender Equality and EU feminist foreign policy. 📄 Permanent contract, 70-80% 📍 Brussels 🗓️ Deadline: 16 March 🔗 For more information and to apply visit: bit.ly/43csqyb

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💼 Yesterday the whole CONCORD staff gathered for a coordination day to plan the next steps for the year ahead! Due to the difficulties our environment is experiencing, we are expecting to face many challenges, but having such a great and efficient team helps to keep our hopes up! 💪

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📖 #DEAR is a flagship #EU programme in development education. However, the #GCE funding landscape is still complex, creating challenges for citizen engagement in issues such as sustainability and social justice. 🔗 Read more about this in our report: buff.ly/3QpuGdQ

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Yesterday's #DEVE meeting was a key exchange of views on #BUDG's draft INI report for a revamped #EU budget. 🤝As MEP @charlesgoerens.bsky.social put it best, economic and human development go hand in hand. This is why CONCORD's proposed amendments aim to strenghten the next MFF content and language

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⏳ The time for debt justice is now! 100+ nations are trapped in a debt crisis, threatening lives & stalling climate action. We join the #TurnDebtIntoHope campaign to demand: ✔️ Debt cancellation ✔️ A fair financial system ✔️ Bold EU leadership 📢 Learn more: lnkd.in/euWXMXUk

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#LastWeekToday 📉New Belgian government to cut 25% of #ODA—worrying developments to come: bit.ly/3X2U5xr 📑 @concord-europe.bsky.social MFF paper outlines strategies for EU funding development: bit.ly/4aW1IM2 💻 Paris #AIActionSummit joint statement for #AI gender equality: bit.ly/42SkK3Z

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📊 Is the CRM Act’s impact assessment falling short? Our analysis uncovers key gaps in sustainability, fairness, and stakeholder engagement. A more rigorous approach is urgently needed! 🔗 Read our report here: bit.ly/40LlO6P

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📢 In the next MFF, the EU must... ✅ Ensure reliable long-term commitments to fighting poverty & inequality! 🎯 Predictable funding drives long-term impact 💪 Flexibility for crises is key, but must align with partner countries’ needs and EU’s global commitments. 🌍 📄 Read more: bit.ly/3EkROqT

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👏 Much-needed good news, finally! Civil society is the backbone of democracy and sustainable development, ensuring participation, defending rights, and holding governments accountable. Yet, civic space is shrinking, also in the EU. This is a step in the right direction 👍

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🤜CONCORD considers #DEAR a key funding programme for #GCE. 📝We have recently published a report where we offer policymakers, educators, and civil society organisations some key recommendations to adopt a more equitable and impactful approach to funding. 🔗You can read it here: bit.ly/419Qd0e

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📢 To meet the 0.7% GNI ODA target by 2030, the next MFF must include a dedicated external action budget. We urge EU institutions and MS to secure robust post-2027 funding and protect resources for poverty reduction, climate action, and human rights. 📄 Read our position paper: bit.ly/3EkROqT

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📢 In the next MFF, the EU must… ✅ Keep a separate development cooperation instrument! 🎯 Why? 🤔 ✔️ Supports poverty reduction worldwide 🤝 ✔️ Ensures predictable & transparent development funding💶 ✔️ Makes the EU a reliable and effective global partner 🌍 📄 Read more: 🔗 bit.ly/3EkROqT

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📩 CONCORD is among the organisations who co-signed an open letter to the @ec.europa.eu President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu 📣Ahead of the conversation on #MFF, we call her to commit the EU to a well-resourced budget for development and climate action. ⬇️Read the open letter here: bit.ly/42KY4m5

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🚨 The next MFF negotiations are approaching! 🚨 If the EU wants to stay a global leader in international cooperation (and we've got great reasons why it should 😉), it must commit to a strong, predictable, and well-funded development budget 💶🌍 How? We've got recommendations 👇 🔗 bit.ly/3EkROqT

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🔍 Is the #EU commitment to sustainability fair and impactful towards partners? 🌍 In this report, we reveal gaps in the CRM Act’s impact assessment, and highlight the need for a stronger policymaking that engages partners and advances sustainability. 🔗 You can read the report here: bit.ly/40LlO6P

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🙌Would you like to join our team? We are looking for a Communications Adviser to help us manage our internal communication. You can read more on the role and application process at this link ⤵️ concordeurope.org/vacancies/co...

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📉Recent changes in the #DEAR competition regulations have caused a decrease in funding for NGOs active in #GCE. 📝This study examines the shifts in institutional support by the #EU bodies, and provides recommendations to strengthen the reach of GCE through DEAR. ➡️Read it here: lnkd.in/dMpZu_TY

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🚨We just published a new report! 📄Our latest publication on the CRM Act’s Impact Assessment examines the assessment’s compliance with the principle of PCSD and its adherence to #EU policy making principles. 🔗 Read the full report here: concordeurope.org/resource/con...

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🌍 In these challenging times, European governments need to show greater solidarity with the global community. Our future depends on stronger international partnerships. But what does solidarity look like at the moment? Read #TrackingWhatCounts 👉 bit.ly/40rju4I

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🤔What is the current state of Global Citizenship Education (GCE) funding across Europe? 💪This report aims to answer this question by analysing the accessibility and sustainability of funding, and calling experts to action for a more equitable approach. 🔗Read the report here: lnkd.in/dMpZu_TY

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[email protected] launched its working paper on the benefits of engaging with #CSOs. We agree with much of its content—how could we not, as many recommendations echo our "7 Practices for Civil Society Participation in EU Decision-Making" 😉 Like 👇 concordeurope.org/resource/7-p...

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📢 Join our team as a Communications Adviser! Help CONCORD to build strong internal communication plans and ensure that staff and members are well-informed and engaged! 🔗 More information on the role and application process at: concordeurope.org/vacancies/co...

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🚨 We're recruiting! CONCORD is looking for a highly motivated Communication Adviser! In this role, you will be responsible of managing communication plans to strenghten internal communication across the Confederation. 📄 CDD Contract (9 months) 📍 Brussels 🔗 concordeurope.org/vacancies/co...

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Yesterday CONCORD followed the debate in @europarl.europa.eu on LIFE funding for NGOs. 🚨 We are highly concerned that the role of CSOs in the policy-making process is being called into question - this role is not only part of a healthy democracy, but is also in the interest of good policy-making.

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CONCORD supports the call from the OECD DAC Chair to Commissioner Sikela, urging #ODA where it’s most needed! This means: ✅Global Gateway must prioritise the furthest behind ✅🇪🇺 MS must stop counting ODA that never leaves the EU 🔗 Our AidWatch report: aidwatch.concordeurope.org

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⚠️Today's 2023 #aid data from @oecd-ocde.bsky.social exposes a need for more democratic governance of #DevelopmentCooperation. #FfD4 is an opportunity for #aid community to align rich countries' behaviours w/ already agreed-to aid effectiveness principles. Read our full reaction: ow.ly/PyR650UHF3o

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📢 OECD has released the final 2023 ODA figures! Some good news: ✅ ODA allocations increased overall ✅ In-donor refugee costs slightly decreased ✅ ODA to Least Developed Countries (LDCs) saw a small but welcome rise But concerns remain... 🧵

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Welcome to CONCORD's Bluesky profile! As the New Year kicks off, we're taking our vision of equal, just, inclusive societies in a sustainable world to a new platform. Keep an eye out for updates! Find our members on Bluesky in our Starter Pack & follow them to stay in the loop: go.bsky.app/8wb4Vkf

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