CONCORD is the European NGO Confederation for Relief and Development. Its 18 international networks and 22 national associations from the European Member States represent more than 1600 European NGOs vis-à-vis the European Institutions. 3

The aims of the Confederation

The main objective of the Confederation is to enhance the impact of European development NGOs vis-à-vis the European Institutions by combining expertise and accountability.

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Rising trends in the Development co-operation

Our reference models are changing. We used to think that inequalities were necessary for growth because they affected saving and investment, but that they were also inevitable in the beginning and would then be corrected by redistribution policies. Today, reality shows that too many inequalities can hamper growth and ambitions of poverty reduction, and that ‘fair’ access to resources and wealth is not addressed as a second stage, but concomitantly alongside the objectives of growth. A fresh conception of the linkages between growth, poverty and inequalities is emerging. Click here to read more.

In May 2008 in Pragua, organisations from the civil society from all over the world discussed the new paradigms of Development and compared their points of view. Click here to read the outcomes of their reflections.

Website: http://www.concordeurope.org

NOTICIAS

Press

CONCORD regularly publishes reactions and position papers on European affairs in its capacity as the body representing the NGOs for relief and development.

As to interviews, they are always given with the participation of CONCORD members specialising in the topic.

For press-related question, contact Agnès Philippart: +32 2 743 87 77 - secretariat@concordeurope.org