Policy Coherence for Development10-01-13
Open ForumFrom 17 to 18 November 2010 CONCORD Sweden organised the Swedish Open Forum consultation which gathered more than 100 representatives from various Swedish civil society organisations. The consultation was carried out within the framework of the Global Open Forum for CSO Development Effectiveness, the first global initiative of its kind.Development aid that eradicates povertyThe EU Commission, together with the member states, is the world’s largest development aid provider. The wealthier member states have pledged 0.70 per cent of their gross national income in aid by 2015 at the latest, while the goal of the new member states is 0.33 per cent. Several countries are far from fulfilling the goals and some member states are even planning to cut their development a.. |
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The EU policy for developing countries must be more coherent if it is to contribute to poverty eradication rather than obstructing it. All policy areas must be consistent in contributing to just and sustainable development if the Millennium Development Goals are to be achieved. Poverty will never be eradicated with development aid alone.