Ireland’s 2013 EU Presidency

In January 2013, Ireland will take over the rotating Presidency of the European Union. An event that the Government and NGOs in Ireland feel presents a great opportunity to influence the way “Europe” thinks about global Development (and its own Development)

Trade, Growth and Development

Many aid donors have re-discovered “the market” as a means towards economic development. And as so often before, the aid debate risks getting rid of both the baby and the bath water…

Getting ready for the Irish EU Presidency in 2013

Ireland takes over the six month Presidency of the Council of the European Union in January 2013. What does that mean for Development?

EU member states to set future budget, and priorities, for European Union

Discussions about the future funding of the European Union are heating up. Here’s why.

How the EU deals with the World – “External Policies”

Following the coming into force of the Lisbon Treaty on 1 December 2009 the EU institutional landscape has undergone a number of changes, some of which very relevant to those of us interested in global justice and development.

Reforming the EU’s Agricultural Policy

A short blog shining a light on the issues concerning the reform of the European Union’s agricultural policy, with links to many resources highlighting how the EU’s decisions in this area impact on developing countries.

Irish NGOs: working with each other, and with Government

The global “aid effectiveness” debate has thrown new light on the role of NGOs and other civil society organisations in development cooperation. There may be positive lessons to be drawn from the Irish Government’s approach of working with structures set up by civil society itself.

Ireland has a key role to play in banishing poverty

In September this year, world leaders will meet in New York, to review progress on their promises to eradicate the worst forms of poverty by 2015. It is imperative that Ireland takes real and tangible steps ahead of that summit, and acts NOW on 2015.