CONCORD
@concord-europe.bsky.social
European Confederation of NGOs working on sustainable development and international cooperation
📢 Today kicks off the 16 Days of Activism! As this year's theme is ending digital violence against all women and girls, we're sharing the work of our member, @oxfameu.bsky.social , on this particular area.
👉 You can read their report here: policy-practice.oxfam.org/resources/ar...
👉 You can read their report here: policy-practice.oxfam.org/resources/ar...
November 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
📢 Today kicks off the 16 Days of Activism! As this year's theme is ending digital violence against all women and girls, we're sharing the work of our member, @oxfameu.bsky.social , on this particular area.
👉 You can read their report here: policy-practice.oxfam.org/resources/ar...
👉 You can read their report here: policy-practice.oxfam.org/resources/ar...
🚨An exciting job opportunity from our network!
▶️ @dsw-intl.bsky.social is looking for a Senior Policy & Advocacy Officer on gender equality and sexual & reproductive health & rights in EU international cooperation (1 year contract)
🔗 Read more here: lnkd.in/dnhaU-C9
▶️ @dsw-intl.bsky.social is looking for a Senior Policy & Advocacy Officer on gender equality and sexual & reproductive health & rights in EU international cooperation (1 year contract)
🔗 Read more here: lnkd.in/dnhaU-C9
November 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
🚨An exciting job opportunity from our network!
▶️ @dsw-intl.bsky.social is looking for a Senior Policy & Advocacy Officer on gender equality and sexual & reproductive health & rights in EU international cooperation (1 year contract)
🔗 Read more here: lnkd.in/dnhaU-C9
▶️ @dsw-intl.bsky.social is looking for a Senior Policy & Advocacy Officer on gender equality and sexual & reproductive health & rights in EU international cooperation (1 year contract)
🔗 Read more here: lnkd.in/dnhaU-C9
CONCORD’s @justajaimie.bsky.social is in Luanda for #AUEU25 Civil Society & Youth Forum.
Read the joint statement calling on AU and EU policy makers to support people-centered AU-EU cooperation, stronger public services & fair global governance 👇
📝 Sign here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Read the joint statement calling on AU and EU policy makers to support people-centered AU-EU cooperation, stronger public services & fair global governance 👇
📝 Sign here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 21, 2025 at 8:49 AM
CONCORD’s @justajaimie.bsky.social is in Luanda for #AUEU25 Civil Society & Youth Forum.
Read the joint statement calling on AU and EU policy makers to support people-centered AU-EU cooperation, stronger public services & fair global governance 👇
📝 Sign here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Read the joint statement calling on AU and EU policy makers to support people-centered AU-EU cooperation, stronger public services & fair global governance 👇
📝 Sign here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🟣In 2024, 16% of EU MS ODA went to in-donor refugee costs, meaning nearly one sixth of EU ODA never reached partner countries. This trend blurs the definition of ODA and limits support for sustainable development.
➡️ Explore our website and data visualisation: aidwatch.concordeurope.org/2025-report/
➡️ Explore our website and data visualisation: aidwatch.concordeurope.org/2025-report/
November 19, 2025 at 9:10 AM
🟣In 2024, 16% of EU MS ODA went to in-donor refugee costs, meaning nearly one sixth of EU ODA never reached partner countries. This trend blurs the definition of ODA and limits support for sustainable development.
➡️ Explore our website and data visualisation: aidwatch.concordeurope.org/2025-report/
➡️ Explore our website and data visualisation: aidwatch.concordeurope.org/2025-report/
📢 The EU Civil Society Strategy is here! This strategy marks an important opportunity to strengthen civic space in a time when civil society is under pressure worldwide.
🤔 But how does it respond to civil society's calls? Read our first thoughts and suggestions here👇
🤔 But how does it respond to civil society's calls? Read our first thoughts and suggestions here👇
November 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
📢 The EU Civil Society Strategy is here! This strategy marks an important opportunity to strengthen civic space in a time when civil society is under pressure worldwide.
🤔 But how does it respond to civil society's calls? Read our first thoughts and suggestions here👇
🤔 But how does it respond to civil society's calls? Read our first thoughts and suggestions here👇
🚨Join our team!
CONCORD is looking for a Policy and Advocacy Assistant to support our Civil Society Power project.
📄 CIP contract, full-time
📍 Brussels
🗓️ Deadline: 30 November
🔗 For more information visit: concordeurope.org/vacancies/po...
CONCORD is looking for a Policy and Advocacy Assistant to support our Civil Society Power project.
📄 CIP contract, full-time
📍 Brussels
🗓️ Deadline: 30 November
🔗 For more information visit: concordeurope.org/vacancies/po...
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
🚨Join our team!
CONCORD is looking for a Policy and Advocacy Assistant to support our Civil Society Power project.
📄 CIP contract, full-time
📍 Brussels
🗓️ Deadline: 30 November
🔗 For more information visit: concordeurope.org/vacancies/po...
CONCORD is looking for a Policy and Advocacy Assistant to support our Civil Society Power project.
📄 CIP contract, full-time
📍 Brussels
🗓️ Deadline: 30 November
🔗 For more information visit: concordeurope.org/vacancies/po...
📬 Our latest Bimonthly Newsletter is out!
Want to stay up to date with everything we’ve been working on? In this edition we cover the AidWatch 2025 Launch, our Meaningful Engagement Platform, and much more!
📖 Catch up now: lnkd.in/dbQAqF8X
🫣 Or subscribe, if you haven't already! lnkd.in/dGpTv_rT
Want to stay up to date with everything we’ve been working on? In this edition we cover the AidWatch 2025 Launch, our Meaningful Engagement Platform, and much more!
📖 Catch up now: lnkd.in/dbQAqF8X
🫣 Or subscribe, if you haven't already! lnkd.in/dGpTv_rT
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
📬 Our latest Bimonthly Newsletter is out!
Want to stay up to date with everything we’ve been working on? In this edition we cover the AidWatch 2025 Launch, our Meaningful Engagement Platform, and much more!
📖 Catch up now: lnkd.in/dbQAqF8X
🫣 Or subscribe, if you haven't already! lnkd.in/dGpTv_rT
Want to stay up to date with everything we’ve been working on? In this edition we cover the AidWatch 2025 Launch, our Meaningful Engagement Platform, and much more!
📖 Catch up now: lnkd.in/dbQAqF8X
🫣 Or subscribe, if you haven't already! lnkd.in/dGpTv_rT
🟣PSIs allow ODA to fund private sector actors in partner countries but being non-concessional, they don’t meet the ODA definition.
According to #AidWatch 2025, 10 EU MS reported PSIs in 2024, making up 0.3%–4.7% of their ODA.
➡️ Explore the data & report:
aidwatch.concordeurope.org/2025-report/
According to #AidWatch 2025, 10 EU MS reported PSIs in 2024, making up 0.3%–4.7% of their ODA.
➡️ Explore the data & report:
aidwatch.concordeurope.org/2025-report/
November 10, 2025 at 10:50 AM
🟣PSIs allow ODA to fund private sector actors in partner countries but being non-concessional, they don’t meet the ODA definition.
According to #AidWatch 2025, 10 EU MS reported PSIs in 2024, making up 0.3%–4.7% of their ODA.
➡️ Explore the data & report:
aidwatch.concordeurope.org/2025-report/
According to #AidWatch 2025, 10 EU MS reported PSIs in 2024, making up 0.3%–4.7% of their ODA.
➡️ Explore the data & report:
aidwatch.concordeurope.org/2025-report/
📢 We've opened a call for consultants!
CONCORD is seeking a consultant to audit selected publications to ensure that our written outputs reflect our commitment to solidarity, equality, and decolonised practices.
🔗Are you nterested? Apply before the 24th of November! bit.ly/4oNuHra
CONCORD is seeking a consultant to audit selected publications to ensure that our written outputs reflect our commitment to solidarity, equality, and decolonised practices.
🔗Are you nterested? Apply before the 24th of November! bit.ly/4oNuHra
October 30, 2025 at 9:46 AM
📢 We've opened a call for consultants!
CONCORD is seeking a consultant to audit selected publications to ensure that our written outputs reflect our commitment to solidarity, equality, and decolonised practices.
🔗Are you nterested? Apply before the 24th of November! bit.ly/4oNuHra
CONCORD is seeking a consultant to audit selected publications to ensure that our written outputs reflect our commitment to solidarity, equality, and decolonised practices.
🔗Are you nterested? Apply before the 24th of November! bit.ly/4oNuHra
💶 In 2024, 1 in every 5 euro of EU ODA failed to meet fundamental ODA criteria, as shown by the 2025 #AidWatch Report.
📉 ODA inflation keeps rising since 2018, worsening ODA cuts and EU MS failure to meet their own targets.
➡️ Dive into the data & findings:
aidwatch.concordeurope.org/2025-report/
📉 ODA inflation keeps rising since 2018, worsening ODA cuts and EU MS failure to meet their own targets.
➡️ Dive into the data & findings:
aidwatch.concordeurope.org/2025-report/
October 30, 2025 at 9:04 AM
💶 In 2024, 1 in every 5 euro of EU ODA failed to meet fundamental ODA criteria, as shown by the 2025 #AidWatch Report.
📉 ODA inflation keeps rising since 2018, worsening ODA cuts and EU MS failure to meet their own targets.
➡️ Dive into the data & findings:
aidwatch.concordeurope.org/2025-report/
📉 ODA inflation keeps rising since 2018, worsening ODA cuts and EU MS failure to meet their own targets.
➡️ Dive into the data & findings:
aidwatch.concordeurope.org/2025-report/
💡The 2025 #AidWatch Report shows that only 3 of 27 EU Member States - Luxembourg, Denmark, and Sweden - met the 0.7% ODA/GNI goal in 2024.
Only 11–15% of EU MS have met the target in the past 7 years.
➡️ Explore the full report and data visualisation tools:
aidwatch.concordeurope.org/2025-report/
Only 11–15% of EU MS have met the target in the past 7 years.
➡️ Explore the full report and data visualisation tools:
aidwatch.concordeurope.org/2025-report/
October 28, 2025 at 9:01 AM
💡The 2025 #AidWatch Report shows that only 3 of 27 EU Member States - Luxembourg, Denmark, and Sweden - met the 0.7% ODA/GNI goal in 2024.
Only 11–15% of EU MS have met the target in the past 7 years.
➡️ Explore the full report and data visualisation tools:
aidwatch.concordeurope.org/2025-report/
Only 11–15% of EU MS have met the target in the past 7 years.
➡️ Explore the full report and data visualisation tools:
aidwatch.concordeurope.org/2025-report/
Happy to share that we are co-hosting a session with @coopseurope.bsky.social at #BordeauxGSEF2025!
💬 “Profit with purpose: unlocking value through people-centred businesses in the EU’s global partnerships.”
If you’re at the Forum, join us in Bordeaux on 30 Oct, from 10.15 to 11.15! 🌍
💬 “Profit with purpose: unlocking value through people-centred businesses in the EU’s global partnerships.”
If you’re at the Forum, join us in Bordeaux on 30 Oct, from 10.15 to 11.15! 🌍
October 24, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Happy to share that we are co-hosting a session with @coopseurope.bsky.social at #BordeauxGSEF2025!
💬 “Profit with purpose: unlocking value through people-centred businesses in the EU’s global partnerships.”
If you’re at the Forum, join us in Bordeaux on 30 Oct, from 10.15 to 11.15! 🌍
💬 “Profit with purpose: unlocking value through people-centred businesses in the EU’s global partnerships.”
If you’re at the Forum, join us in Bordeaux on 30 Oct, from 10.15 to 11.15! 🌍
Thank you to all the participants and speakers who joined us for this insightful #AidWatch 2025 launch!
▶️ Discover our 10 recommendations to restore ODA's purpose: aidwatch.concordeurope.org/2025-report/
▶️ Discover our 10 recommendations to restore ODA's purpose: aidwatch.concordeurope.org/2025-report/
October 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Thank you to all the participants and speakers who joined us for this insightful #AidWatch 2025 launch!
▶️ Discover our 10 recommendations to restore ODA's purpose: aidwatch.concordeurope.org/2025-report/
▶️ Discover our 10 recommendations to restore ODA's purpose: aidwatch.concordeurope.org/2025-report/
And our panel closed with the words of our moderator Ruth Faber, CEO of @eu-cord.bsky.social and CONCORD board member: "Does the EU have the courage and the foresight to make this change?"
October 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
And our panel closed with the words of our moderator Ruth Faber, CEO of @eu-cord.bsky.social and CONCORD board member: "Does the EU have the courage and the foresight to make this change?"
“After 20 years, the context today is much more somber, yet there is good news: there continues to be broad support for international cooperation as the EU Barometer shows."
- Mikel Iriso, CODEV delegate, Spanish Permanent Representation to the EU @espanaenue.bsky.social
- Mikel Iriso, CODEV delegate, Spanish Permanent Representation to the EU @espanaenue.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
“After 20 years, the context today is much more somber, yet there is good news: there continues to be broad support for international cooperation as the EU Barometer shows."
- Mikel Iriso, CODEV delegate, Spanish Permanent Representation to the EU @espanaenue.bsky.social
- Mikel Iriso, CODEV delegate, Spanish Permanent Representation to the EU @espanaenue.bsky.social
Thank you to Gunjan Veda, Global Secretary of The Movement for Community-led Development joining our panel online, reminding us that "ODA is not charity, it is a responsibility."
October 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Thank you to Gunjan Veda, Global Secretary of The Movement for Community-led Development joining our panel online, reminding us that "ODA is not charity, it is a responsibility."
"We should prioritise ODA for human development and ensure there is more concessional ODA for Least Developed Countries (LDCs)."
- Natividad Lorenzo, Cabinet Expert, Cabinet of Commissioner Jozef Síkela, DG INTPA, European Commission @ec.europa.eu
- Natividad Lorenzo, Cabinet Expert, Cabinet of Commissioner Jozef Síkela, DG INTPA, European Commission @ec.europa.eu
October 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
"We should prioritise ODA for human development and ensure there is more concessional ODA for Least Developed Countries (LDCs)."
- Natividad Lorenzo, Cabinet Expert, Cabinet of Commissioner Jozef Síkela, DG INTPA, European Commission @ec.europa.eu
- Natividad Lorenzo, Cabinet Expert, Cabinet of Commissioner Jozef Síkela, DG INTPA, European Commission @ec.europa.eu
“We are living in challenging times, inequalities run deep, and international solidarity is being tested. What role can we imagine, if not one of shared responsibility and solidarity?”
- Mafalda Infante, The Portuguese Platform of Development NGOs
- Mafalda Infante, The Portuguese Platform of Development NGOs
October 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
“We are living in challenging times, inequalities run deep, and international solidarity is being tested. What role can we imagine, if not one of shared responsibility and solidarity?”
- Mafalda Infante, The Portuguese Platform of Development NGOs
- Mafalda Infante, The Portuguese Platform of Development NGOs
🎥 Starting soon: the 2025 AidWatch Launch!
Join us at 16:00 to explore how the EU and its Member States are performing on the quantity and quality of their ODA.
To participate online, use this link 👇
us02web.zoom.us/j/81416572275
Join us at 16:00 to explore how the EU and its Member States are performing on the quantity and quality of their ODA.
To participate online, use this link 👇
us02web.zoom.us/j/81416572275
October 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🎥 Starting soon: the 2025 AidWatch Launch!
Join us at 16:00 to explore how the EU and its Member States are performing on the quantity and quality of their ODA.
To participate online, use this link 👇
us02web.zoom.us/j/81416572275
Join us at 16:00 to explore how the EU and its Member States are performing on the quantity and quality of their ODA.
To participate online, use this link 👇
us02web.zoom.us/j/81416572275
One day to go! ⏰
Tomorrow, the #AidWatch 2025 report launches, marking 20 years of tracking and advocating for effective ODA.
👁️ Keep and eye out for our 10 key recommendations to reform ODA governance, restore credibility, and put ODA back on track to deliver real impact.
Tomorrow, the #AidWatch 2025 report launches, marking 20 years of tracking and advocating for effective ODA.
👁️ Keep and eye out for our 10 key recommendations to reform ODA governance, restore credibility, and put ODA back on track to deliver real impact.
October 21, 2025 at 8:53 AM
One day to go! ⏰
Tomorrow, the #AidWatch 2025 report launches, marking 20 years of tracking and advocating for effective ODA.
👁️ Keep and eye out for our 10 key recommendations to reform ODA governance, restore credibility, and put ODA back on track to deliver real impact.
Tomorrow, the #AidWatch 2025 report launches, marking 20 years of tracking and advocating for effective ODA.
👁️ Keep and eye out for our 10 key recommendations to reform ODA governance, restore credibility, and put ODA back on track to deliver real impact.
🚨 Last call to register!
Curious how the EU and its Member States are meeting their ODA commitments?
Join us for the #AidWatch 2025 Launch this Wednesday, 22 October, in Brussels!
Don’t miss the latest insights, register now ⬇️
concordeurope.org/event/aidwat...
Curious how the EU and its Member States are meeting their ODA commitments?
Join us for the #AidWatch 2025 Launch this Wednesday, 22 October, in Brussels!
Don’t miss the latest insights, register now ⬇️
concordeurope.org/event/aidwat...
October 20, 2025 at 8:12 AM
🚨 Last call to register!
Curious how the EU and its Member States are meeting their ODA commitments?
Join us for the #AidWatch 2025 Launch this Wednesday, 22 October, in Brussels!
Don’t miss the latest insights, register now ⬇️
concordeurope.org/event/aidwat...
Curious how the EU and its Member States are meeting their ODA commitments?
Join us for the #AidWatch 2025 Launch this Wednesday, 22 October, in Brussels!
Don’t miss the latest insights, register now ⬇️
concordeurope.org/event/aidwat...
👁️ Join us for the #AidWatch 2025 launch on 22 October!
Hear from our expert panel as we unpack the findings of this year’s report and discuss key recommendations to restore ODA’s purpose.
(More speakers to be announced soon!)
Spots are limited, register now! 📝
concordeurope.org/event/aidwat...
Hear from our expert panel as we unpack the findings of this year’s report and discuss key recommendations to restore ODA’s purpose.
(More speakers to be announced soon!)
Spots are limited, register now! 📝
concordeurope.org/event/aidwat...
October 17, 2025 at 11:11 AM
👁️ Join us for the #AidWatch 2025 launch on 22 October!
Hear from our expert panel as we unpack the findings of this year’s report and discuss key recommendations to restore ODA’s purpose.
(More speakers to be announced soon!)
Spots are limited, register now! 📝
concordeurope.org/event/aidwat...
Hear from our expert panel as we unpack the findings of this year’s report and discuss key recommendations to restore ODA’s purpose.
(More speakers to be announced soon!)
Spots are limited, register now! 📝
concordeurope.org/event/aidwat...
👁️ Ending short-sightedness, restoring ODA’s purpose: #AidWatch 2025 launches on 22 October!
For 20 years, ODA has advanced health and education, but cuts, misreporting and donor self-interest now threaten its impact.
We need bold reforms to realign ODA with its core purpose.
Stay tuned!
For 20 years, ODA has advanced health and education, but cuts, misreporting and donor self-interest now threaten its impact.
We need bold reforms to realign ODA with its core purpose.
Stay tuned!
October 16, 2025 at 7:29 AM
👁️ Ending short-sightedness, restoring ODA’s purpose: #AidWatch 2025 launches on 22 October!
For 20 years, ODA has advanced health and education, but cuts, misreporting and donor self-interest now threaten its impact.
We need bold reforms to realign ODA with its core purpose.
Stay tuned!
For 20 years, ODA has advanced health and education, but cuts, misreporting and donor self-interest now threaten its impact.
We need bold reforms to realign ODA with its core purpose.
Stay tuned!
"We must build mutual partnerships: mobilising public money to prioritise local actors, based on local needs."
- Frank Vanaerschot @frankcb.bsky.social @counter-balance.bsky.social
- Frank Vanaerschot @frankcb.bsky.social @counter-balance.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 9:31 AM
"We must build mutual partnerships: mobilising public money to prioritise local actors, based on local needs."
- Frank Vanaerschot @frankcb.bsky.social @counter-balance.bsky.social
- Frank Vanaerschot @frankcb.bsky.social @counter-balance.bsky.social
"Development is not only about exporting green energy to Europe but also about social inclusion, gender equality and territorial justice. Projects must be co-created with people who live closest to the land and will bear the consequences of these projects."
- Hikma Bachegour @menafem.bsky.social
- Hikma Bachegour @menafem.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 9:31 AM
"Development is not only about exporting green energy to Europe but also about social inclusion, gender equality and territorial justice. Projects must be co-created with people who live closest to the land and will bear the consequences of these projects."
- Hikma Bachegour @menafem.bsky.social
- Hikma Bachegour @menafem.bsky.social