European Network on Debt and Development

…As the UN’s high-level panel on the post 2015 development agenda prepares to meet in Bali, it is clear that no worthwhile development goals can be met without fundamental changes in the international financial and economic system. This includes exposing … →

…At the time of the earthquake in Haiti I was working as an advocate at the UN headquarters in New York and I recall a sense of purpose and solidarity permeating throughout the building.There was no doubt in anybody’s mind … →

…By Jeroen Kwakkenbos and Maria Jose Romero  In a submission this week, Eurodad together with twenty-three members and partners from the North and South stressed the need to implement smart procurement guidelines that support the development of the domestic private … →

…By Jeroen Kwakkenbos and María José Romero In March this year the World Bank launched a two-year review process of its operational procurement policy and procedures. This process will have significant consequences for developing countries as it entails the guidelines … →

…Eurodad in conjunction with Latindadd have produced a briefing on G20 agenda on procurement.Mexico has set out five priorities for this year’s G20 summit. They pick up existing themes of past summits, including food security, strengthening financial systems and improving … →

…By Carlos Villota, The World Bank is reviewing its operational procurement policy, a process with deep and significant consequences for developing countries. Eurodad will participate in the consultation and we encourage others to do the same. Smarter procurement practices by … →

…By Jeroen Kwakkenbos  Public Procurement can be a major driver of sustainable development and should therefore be on the G20s agenda. Public procurement accounts for at least 15 percent of global GDP. It is the largest share of government spending … →

…  Ahora que nos acercamos al IV Foro de Alto Nivel para la Eficacia de la Ayuda (FAN4) de Busán, Corea del Sur, que se celebrará a finales de noviembre, Eurodad publica un nuevo informe: «¿Cómo gastarlo? Contrataciones inteligentes para una … →

…  En vue du quatrième Forum de haut niveau sur l’efficacité de l’aide (FHN-4), qui se tiendra à Busan (Corée du Sud) fin novembre, Eurodad publie un nouveau rapport majeur : « Comment mieux dépenser l’aide. Des marchés publics pour une aide plus … →

…  By Bodo Ellmers,   Last week, the European Commission released the proposal for a joint EU position for the Fourth High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness (HLF4) which will take place in Busan (Korea) end of November this year. The … →