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Name:
Policy Forum on Development (E00150)
Active
Group which operates on a permanent basis
Abbreviation:
PFD
Policy Area:
Development
External Relations
Lead DG:
DEVCO - DG International Cooperation and Development
Associated DG:
FPI - Service for Foreign Policy Instruments
Type:
Informal, Permanent
Scope:
Limited
Mission:
Provide civil society organisations and local authorities, from the EU and partner countries, as well as European institutions, a multi-stakeholder space for dialogue on development issues, ensuring their effective consultation and contribution to EU development policies and programmes.
Task:
Consultation and structured multi-institutional dialogue with civil society organisations and local authorities active in development cooperation.
Other
Contact:
EUROPEAID-A5@ec.europa.eu
Publication in RegExp:
11 Oct 2005
Link to Website:
http://capacity4dev.ec.europa.eu/policy-forum-development/
Last updated:
21 Feb 2018
Activity Report
In continuity with the Structured Dialogue, the Policy Forum on Development (PFD) is conceived as a confidence and trust-building mechanism and not as a negotiation or decision-making space. It promotes communication and better understanding among all stakeholders. The PFD primarily focuses on European development policies, as well as global development agendas, building on the momentum gained by current debates and discussions on the global architecure of aid. More specifically, the PFD aims at achieving (i) dialogue on cross-cutting issues directly related to the role of civil society organisations and local authorities as relevant development actors; (ii) policy debate, consultation and exchange of information and experiences on EU main policies in the development field; and (iii) the implementation of the Structured Dialogue's recommendations. The PFD meets, at least, once a year, at the global level, in Brussels and may also organise regional meetings every year.
http://capacity4dev.ec.europa.eu/policy-forum-development/minisite/pfd-meetings
Selection Procedure (members)
The PFD integrates representative categories of global and regional platforms of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and local authorities (LAs) on the basis of their distinctive added value. A balanced representation is ensured by actor and by region. The typology of actors include: CSOs (Trade Unions, Cooperatives, NGOs and Women Organisations), Associations of Local Authorities and organisatons representing the private sector (such as Chambers of Commerce and Employers' Federations). Representation of Member States as well as the EEAS, EESC, CoR and EIB is ensured. Changes in membership introduced prior to the launching of a call for expression of interest to recruit new members (expected in March 2018) reflect only the natural rotation within the same networks and associations who already belong to the group.
http://capacity4dev.ec.europa.eu/policy-forum-development/minisite/about-pfd
Internal Rules of Procedure
Please see copy of charter attached
pfd_chart_final-rev01-en-2.pdf
(approx. 298 kb)
Other
The Policy Forum on Development is a result of the Structured Dialogue (SD) Process (Structured dialogue for an efficient partnership in development 2010-2011) with more than 700 CSO and LAs from all over the world, as well as participation from EU Member States, the European Parliament and the European Commission. Discussions and debates reflected upon and defined ways to improve the effectiveness of all actors involved in EU development cooperation. The Final Statement of the SD, known as the Budapest Declaration recommended the EC to enhance dialogue at all levele and to establish regular space for dialogue with CSOs and LAs. The adoption of the Communications, on civil society (COM 2012/492), “The roots of democracy and sustainable development: Europe’s engagement with Civil Society in external relations”, and on local authorities (COM 2013/280) Empowering Local Authorities in partner countries for enhanced governance and more effective development outcome both echo the importance of dialogue at all levels. These are einforced by their respective Council Conclusions. As a result, the Commission engaged in a consultation with CSOs and LAs from the EU and from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the European Neighbourhood region to elaborate on the mandate, scope, working modalities and membership of the PFD. The PFD Chart, adopted by the Interim PFD stakeholders, in April 2013, reflects the results of this consultation. the PFD was formally launched in November 2013. Since then, four global, two regional and one multi stakholder meeting have taken place.
No Subgroups assigned to this group.
Number of Members: 87
Type A - Individual expert appointed in his/her personal capacity:
0
female:
0
male:
0
Type B - Individual expert appointed as representative of a common interest:
0
female:
0
male:
0
Type C - Organisation:
55
Type D - Member State Authority:
28
Type E - Other public entity:
4
Number of Alternate Members: 0
Type A - Individual expert appointed in his/her personal capacity:
0
female:
0
male:
0
Type B - Individual expert appointed as representative of a common interest:
0
female:
0
male:
0
Type C - Organisation:
0
Type D - Member State Authority:
0
Type E - Other public entity:
0
Number of Observers: 0
Type A - Individual expert appointed in his/her personal capacity:
0
female:
0
male:
0
Type B - Individual expert appointed as representative of a common interest:
0
female:
0
male:
0
Type C - Organisation:
0
Type D - Member State Authority:
0
Type E - Other public entity:
0
Type C - Organisation
Name of Organisation
Category
Countries/Areas represented
Membership Status
African Women's Development and Communication Network (FEMNET)
NGOs
International
Member
Alianza Cooperativa Internacional para las Americas (ACI-Americas)
Professionals' Associations
International
Member
Arab NGO Network for Development (ANND)
NGOs
International
Member
Asia-Europe People's Forum (AEPF)
NGOs
International
Member
Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD)
NGOs
International
Member
Asia Pacific Research Network (APRN)
NGOs
International
Member
Asociacion Civil Internacional de la Red de Ciudades Mercociudades (Mercociudades)
Other Organisations
International
Member
Asociaciòn Coordinaciòn de ONG y Cooperativas (CONGCOOP)
NGOs
Costa Rica
Mexico
El Salvador
Honduras
Nicaragua
Dominican Republic
Member
Asociación Nacional de Empresarios de Colombia (ANDI)
Trade and business associations
International
Member
Association Marocaine des Présidents des Conseils Communaux (AMPCC)
Other Organisations
Morocco
Member
Centre for Citizens Participation on the African Union (CCPAU)
NGOs
International
Member
Centro de Comunicación Virginia Woolf (Cotidiano Mujer)
NGOs
International
Member
CITES ET GOUVERNEMENTS LOCAUX UNIS D'AFRIQUE (CGLU AFRIQUE)
Other Organisations
International
Member
COMMONWEALTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT FORUM (CLGF)
Other Organisations
India
New Zealand
Sierra Leone
South Africa
Uganda
Kenya
Zimbabwe
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Zambia
Nigeria
Ghana
Tanzania
Member
Communes et Villes Unies du Cameroun (CVUC)
Other Organisations
Cameroon
Member
CONCORD Europe
NGOs
European
Member
Confederação Sindical de Trabalhadores e Trabalhadoras das Américas (CSA)
Trade Unions
International
Member
Confederación General del Trabajo de la República Argentina (CGTRA)
Trade Unions
International
Member
Congress of Local Authorities from Moldova (CALM)
Other Organisations
International
Member
Conseil des Communes et Régions d'Europe (CCRE)
NGOs
European
Member
Conseil National du Patronat du Sénégal (CNP)
Professionals' Associations
International
Member
Cooperatives Europe
NGOs
European
Member
East African Civil Society Organisations' Forum (EACSOF)
NGOs
International
Member
Equipo de Trabajo e Investigación Social (ETIS)
NGOs
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
Mexico
Paraguay
El Salvador
Uruguay
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
Peru
Dominican Republic
Member
European Foundation Centre (EFC)
NGOs
European
Member
European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP)
NGOs
European
Member
EUROPEAN TRADE UNION CONFEDERATION (ETUC)
Trade Unions
International
Member
European Youth Forum
NGOs
International
Member
Fair Trade Advocacy Office (FTAO)
NGOs
International
Member
FEDERACIÓN DOMINICANA DE MUNICIPIOS (FEDOMU)
Other Organisations
International
Member
Federación Latinoamericana de Ciudades, Municipios y Asociaciones de Gobiernos Locales (FLACMA)
Other Organisations
International
Member
Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD)
NGOs
International
Member
IBON International Foundation, Inc.
NGOs
International
Member
International Co-operative Alliance-Africa (ICA-Africa)
Trade and business associations
International
Member
International Cooperative Alliance-Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP)
Professionals' Associations
International
Member
International Co-operative Alliance (ICA)
Professionals' Associations
International
Member
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
NGOs
International
Member
International Organisation of Employers (IOE)
Trade and business associations
International
Member
International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
Trade Unions
International
Member
Istituto Sindacale per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo (ISCOS)
Trade Unions
Italy
Member
Kiribati Local Government Association (KiLGA)
Other Organisations
International
Member
Local Councils Association of the Punjab (LCAP)
Other Organisations
International
Member
Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF)
Trade and business associations
International
Member
Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (PIANGO)
NGOs
International
Member
Plan International EU Office (n.a.)
NGOs
International
Member
Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation for Asia and the Pacific (ITUC AP)
Trade Unions
International
Member
Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-AFRICA)
Trade and business associations
Cape Verde
Egypt
Morocco
Niger
Sierra Leone
South Africa
Uganda
Cameroon
Kenya
Mali
Senegal
Zimbabwe
Libya
Nigeria
Tanzania
Togo
Member
RESEAU DES PLATES FORMES NATIONALES D'ONG D'AFRIQUE CENTRALE (REPONGAC)
NGOs
International
Member
The Pan-European Regional Council of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC PERC)
Trade Unions
European
Member
The Secretariat of the Steering Committee of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum
NGOs
International
Member
UGANDA LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ASSOCIATION (ULGA)
Other Organisations
Uganda
Member
Unión Nacional de Instituciones para el Trabajo de Acción Social (UNITAS)
NGOs
International
Member
United Cities and Local Governments – Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC)
Other Organisations
International
Member
United Cities and Local Governments Middle East and West Asia Section (UCLG-MEWA)
Other Organisations
International
Member
WWF European Policy Programme (WWF EPO)
NGOs
European
Member
Type D - Member State Authority
Country
Membership Status
Austria
0 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Belgium
2 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Bulgaria
0 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Croatia
0 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Cyprus
2 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Czech Republic
1 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Denmark
1 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Estonia
0 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Finland
1 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
France
2 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Germany
2 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Greece
1 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Hungary
1 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Ireland
1 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Italy
1 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Latvia
1 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Lithuania
1 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Luxembourg
1 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Malta
0 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Netherlands
1 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Poland
1 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Portugal
0 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Romania
0 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Slovakia
1 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Slovenia
1 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Spain
0 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Sweden
0 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
United Kingdom
1 Public Authorit(y-ies)
Member
Type E - Other public entity
Name of Organisation
Entity type
Countries/Areas represented
Membership Status
Committee of the Regions
EU Institutions/Bodies
European
Member
European Economic and Social Committee
EU Institutions/Bodies
European
Member
European External Action Service
EU Institutions/Bodies
European
Member
European Investment Bank
EU Institutions/Bodies
European
International
Member
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