CONCORD is the European NGO confederation for Relief and Development. Its 28 national associations, 20 international networks and 3 associate members represent 2,600 NGOs which are supported by millions of citizens across Europe. 
We are the main interlocutor with the EU institutions on development policy. As a confederation, we work towards a world where people enjoy their right to live free of poverty and exploitation as well as their right to enjoy wellbeing and equality.

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Bob Valentine

Celia Cranfield

Rilli Lappalainen

Gaele Nicodeme

The Policy and Advocacy Team at CONCORD is responsible for shaping and influencing development policies within the European Union. This team engages with EU institutions, ensuring that the voices and concerns of NGOs are represented in policy discussions. They organize advocacy campaigns, coordinate responses to key political events like European elections, and empower members through outreach initiatives to advance shared goals of poverty alleviation and social equality.

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