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Development
European countries far from meeting development aid promises
European countries are far from meeting their official development assistance (ODA) targets. Factors related to migration are further adding to the financial pressure faced by development budgets, parts of which are being earmarked to take care of refugees.
How EU wants to leverage €3.35bn into €88bn in investment for Africa
The European Commission announced in Jean-Claude Juncker's 'State of the Union' speech a new initiative on Africa – the EU External Investment Plan (EIP), which looks at helping the private sector in Africa and the European Neighbourhood.
Aid Effectiveness: From commitment to transparency?
Open data, and the transparency and effectiveness of international development aid, have failed to get the attention they deserve.
INFOGRAPHIC: Refugee crisis leads to boost in European aid spending
Europe is still the world’s leading provider of official development assistance (ODA). In 2015, its international solidarity budget increased sharply to cover the costs of the refugee crisis.
INFOGRAPHIC: An increasingly-connected developing world
Despite the fact that costs are still high, internet access and mobile phone use is becoming increasingly widespread, including in developing countries.
INFOGRAPHIC: The COP21 decisions at a glance
On 12 December, world governments concluded a historic international agreement to fight global warming at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris.
French 2016 budget exposes empty promises on development
Est. 4minFrance's numerous promises of aid for the Global South do not feature in the government's 2016 budget bill, which will finally be adopted today (16 December). EURACTIV France reports.
OECD raps Portugal for cutting and tweaking aid
Est. 4minAn Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) report published today (15 December) exposes Portugal for dramatically cuting its official development assistance, and controversial aid reporting schemes.
Latin American exports to EU drastically fall
Est. 2minExports from Latin America and the Caribbean will fall roughly 14% this year to $914 billion (€829 billion) as a result of sharply lower commodity prices and anaemic international demand, according to the Inter-American Development Bank.
As global trade talks open, African leaders seek fair terms
Est. 3minThe World Trade Organization must do more to support large-scale agriculture in Africa and develop a new, global approach to domestic farm subsidies, African leaders said on Monday (14 December).
Spain to forgive €1.7 billion in Cuban debt interest
Est. 2minSpain will forgive €1.709 billion ($1.88 billion) in Cuban interest created by Havana's decades-long delay in paying its debt to various Paris Club developed nations, Economic Ministry officials told EFE.
In last hours of COP21, its ambition rises by half a degree
Est. 10minIt would have been unthinkable just a few months ago, but a new global deal to combat climate change expected to be wrapped-up today (11 December) appears poised to set the world a much more ambitious target than expected.
How the emerging economies are stealing the show at COP21
Est. 6minChina, India, Brazil and South Africa are raising big questions over climate finance at COP21, a strategy that allows them to monopolise the limelight at other countries’ expense. EURACTIV France reports.
European Year for Development scores unevenly across EU
Est. 10minThe European Year for Development (EYD) has had an uneven success in reaching its goal – raising the awareness of Europeans about the importance of the EU development agenda. The EURACTIV network reports.
EU may restrict Burundi ties over rights concerns
Est. 2minThe EU said it could restrict its ties with Burundi to humanitarian aid after talks which finished late on Tuesday failed to resolve its concerns over human rights in the restive central African country.
EU aims to crack down on unsustainable palm oil and illegal logging
Est. 6minIn the next five years, the major European players, including Germany, want palm oil production to become 100% sustainable and to see an end to illegal logging. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Climate protection plans lack financial direction
Est. 6minGermany wants to launch more investment projects in developing countries in order to support the fight against climate change. But where the money will come from is still not clear. EURACTIV's partner Tagesspiegel reports.
Pacific islands demand easier access to climate finance
Est. 4minSPECIAL REPORT / "The waves will not wait for the funding to be allocated before flooding our islands," the small islands of the Pacific have warned. But climate finance is often beyond their reach. EURACTIV France reports.
Mixed reactions in Spain over ‘Year of Development’ impact
Est. 7minWhile many Spanish NGOs and the national Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID) consider the European Year for Development (EYD2015) a positive initiative, other voices are critical. EURACTIV Spain reports.
EU in last ditch bid to avoid Burundi turmoil
Est. 4minThe European Union will host Tuesday (8 December) a high-level, last-ditch meeting of Burundian leaders, the UN, the African Union and others, in a attempt to halt the slide into violence which many fear may descend into civil war.
Paris pushes other cities to bolster Green Climate Fund
Est. 4minThe host city of the COP21 has announced a contribution of €1 million to the Green Climate Fund, and is mobilising support from municipalities the world over. EURACTIV France reports.
Damage to oceans could be irreparable and deadly
Est. 8minThe planet’s oceans protect us from solar radiation and are home to an estimated 70% of all life on earth – but global warming is threatening to destroy entire ecosystems and cause irreparable damage. EURACTIV's partner El País - Planeta Futuro reports.
COP21: Indian officials accuse OECD of exaggerating climate aid
Est. 4minA row has broken out at the Paris climate talks as Indian officials accused one of the world’s leading think tanks of exaggerating the amount of money given to poor countries to help them cope with global warming.
Utrecht-Leon initiative boosts Nicaraguan city
Est. 5minSPECIAL REPORT / An attractive and colourful new district of León, Nicaragua’s second city, where 20,000 people live, was created thanks to an initiative in cooperation with Utrecht.