In October, CONCORD launched the annual AidWatch report analysing both the quantity and quality of EU ODA. The report finds that while reported figures are at a record high, 22%...
Demystifying the people-centred approach for the digital transformation
This paper encourages stakeholders involved in EU external digital policy and actions to prioritise a people-centred approach by developing concrete frameworks, guidance, and...
EU Declaration on digital rights and principles: Strengthening the external dimension to ensure digital rights for all
CONCORD Europe would like to propose the following five priorities to complement and reinforce the European Commission’s proposal. We believe this will ensure that the Declaration leaves no one behind and contributes to the EU’s ambition to promote a people-centred digital agenda in its internal as well as external actions, in an interconnected digital world.
The digital gender divide
To ensure equality in the digital space, we must engage women and girls and civil society in the design and development of technology. It is necessary to effectively and meaningfully respond to specific gaps and needs in infrastructure to ensure a truly gender-transformative approach to technology. This paper analyses the digital gender divide and our recommendations for the EU on how to close it.
Digitalisation and NDICI Programming
The aim of this document is to provide practical guidance to civil society organisations participating in the consultation process of the programming of the new EU external...