relationships and cooperation in the field of support for civil society in the south (Development Cooperation Instrument and programme on Non State Actors). Also on other policies discussions took place, such as the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights; -the Investing in People programme and other ad hoc initiatives. Today the following areas could have a special interest for further engagement: The Policy Forum on Development Democracy and Human Rights Investing in People, with emphasis on Social Dialogue and Social Protection in development Development Education Policy coordination issues Aid for UN +2015 (sustainable development) Global Partnership (Busan) Policy Forum on Development (PFD) MANDATE: The overarching goal of the Policy Forum on Development (PFD) is to offer CSOs and LAs from the EU and partner countries, as well as European institutions, a multi-stakeholder space for dialogue on development issues at EU Headquarters level…. The PFD will primarily on European development policies, as well as global development agendas, building on the momentum gained by current debates and discussions on the global architecture for international aid. STRUCTURE: The PFD is composed of the main society actors at European and global level and include an ample representation of the South. The trade unions are recognised as one of the main sectors and have an integrated representation through the TUDCN/ITUC: Africa: 2 seats (in cooperation with ITUC Africa) AL/C: 2 (in cooperation with TUCA) A-P 1 seat (in cooperation with ITUC A-P) ENR: 1 seat (in cooperation with PERC) EU: 2 seats (in cooperation with ETUC/ITUC) Global: 1 seat (TUDCN/ITUC). The PFD will meet twice a year A working group (15 selected persons) will facilitate the organisation of the meetings. 1 co-chair representing civil society organisations and local authorities. The next PFD meeting will take in Brussels on June 17-18. For more background see annex on Composition and working methods of the PFD. The GM should discuss the engagement in the PFD and the representation by the various continents and groups. Synergies should/could be envisaged with the CPDE General Council
relationships and cooperation in the field of support for civil society in the south (Development Cooperation Instrument and programme on Non State Actors). Also on other policies discussions took place, such as the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights; -the Investing in People programme and other ad hoc initiatives. Today the following areas could have a special interest for further engagement: The Policy Forum on Development Democracy and Human Rights Investing in People, with emphasis on Social Dialogue and Social Protection in development Development Education Policy coordination issues Aid for UN +2015 (sustainable development) Global Partnership (Busan) Policy Forum on Development (PFD) MANDATE: The overarching goal of the Policy Forum on Development (PFD) is to offer CSOs and LAs from the EU and partner countries, as well as European institutions, a multi-stakeholder space for dialogue on development issues at EU Headquarters level…. The PFD will primarily on European development policies, as well as global development agendas, building on the momentum gained by current debates and discussions on the global architecture for international aid. STRUCTURE: The PFD is composed of the main society actors at European and global level and include an ample representation of the South. The trade unions are recognised as one of the main sectors and have an integrated representation through the TUDCN/ITUC: Africa: 2 seats (in cooperation with ITUC Africa) AL/C: 2 (in cooperation with TUCA) A-P 1 seat (in cooperation with ITUC A-P) ENR: 1 seat (in cooperation with PERC) EU: 2 seats (in cooperation with ETUC/ITUC) Global: 1 seat (TUDCN/ITUC). The PFD will meet twice a year A working group (15 selected persons) will facilitate the organisation of the meetings. 1 co-chair representing civil society organisations and local authorities. The next PFD meeting will take in Brussels on June 17-18. For more background see annex on Composition and working methods of the PFD. The GM should discuss the engagement in the PFD and the representation by the various continents and groups. Synergies should/could be envisaged with the CPDE General Council
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