2nd Global Meeting Oct. 2014
Held on 1 and 2 October 2014 in Brussels, the Policy Forum on Development (PFD) gathered together more than 140 representatives from civil society organisations (CSOs) and local authorities (LAs), EU Member States, the European Parliament and the Commission.
In his opening address the PFD Chair and Director-General of DG DEVCO Fernando Frutuoso de Melo gave an overview of the main priorities on the development cooperation agenda. He pointed out the timeliness of the meeting, coming as it did soon after the elections for a new European Parliament, with a new European Commission to be appointed shortly, with the 2015 European Year of Development just around the corner and, last but not least, with the debates on the post-2015 development agenda in full swing.
Kicking off the official opening session, Mayor Christophe Rouillon said how pleased he was that the Committee of Regions was hosting the meeting. He underlined the importance of working at the local level and of solidarity between local partners in the South and in the EU. Fabio Cassesse spoke on behalf of the Italian EU Presidency, highlighting its priorities for the next 6 months. Mara Marinaki spoke on behalf of the EEAS and referred inter alia to the EU roadmap for engaging with civil society as an important tool for better cooperation with CSOs. Both speakers also set the meeting within the context of the post-2015 agenda and the work toward the sustainable development goals. Linda McAvan, newly elected as Chair of the European Parliament DEVE Committee, formally committed to the process and noted that four members of her committee would be nominated to work with the PFD in the next years. PFD Co-chairs Jacqueline Moustache Belle (on behalf of local authorities) and Jorge Balbis (on behalf of CSOs) updated the group on the progress made by the PFD thus far and on the regional meeting in Lima last June.
Please see here the list of participants
In the agenda below you will find links to single documents (
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AGENDA
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Training and Exchange session
Venue: Committee of Regions |
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| Tuesday 30 September 2014 | |
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14.30-15.00 |
Welcoming words by Angelo Baglio (5min)
Introduction to the training & exchange session |
| 15.00-16.20 |
The PFD consultation toolbox
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16.20-16.45 |
Coffee Break |
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16.45–17.30 |
Presentation – A Rights-based approach for a sustainable and inclusive development Q&A |
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17.30–18.45 |
The European Report on Development
Q&A |
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19.00 |
Social event - Buffet dinner at the CoR - Lounge 5 |
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Policy Forum on Development
Venue: Committee of Regions |
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Wednesday 01 October 2014
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08.15-08.45 |
Registration |
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09.00-10.30 |
1. Inaugural Session Welcome words by Mr Christophe Rouillon, Opening Speech by Mr Fernando Frutuoso de Melo, Director General, DG DEVCO, PFD Chair (15’)
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10.30-11.00 |
Coffee Break |
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11.00-12.00 |
2. The Global Scene Session Moderated by Jorge Balbis, PFD co-chair 2.1. The post-2015 agenda, including means of implementation: opportunities and challenges Panel Discussion with the participation of Commissioner Andris Piebalgs as key note speaker (15') Panellists:
Followed by Q&A |
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12.30–14.00 |
Lunch (ATRIUM 5) |
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14.00–15.15 |
Session Moderated by Lluis Riera, Director, DG DEVCO B 2.2. Global Partnership for Development Effectiveness - Panel Update on debates and implementation of post-Busan commitments, by different actors:
Followed by Q&A |
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15.15–16.00 |
Session Moderated by Lluis Riera, Director, DG DEVCO B 2.3. Localising the post-2015 Development Agenda
Followed by Q&A |
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16.00–16.30 |
Coffee Break |
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16.30–18.00 |
Session Moderated by Josep Roig, Secretary General of UCLG 2.4. Urbanisation and the Global Development Agenda Introduction of the topic by David Statterthwaite, Senior Fellow, Human Settlements, International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), 10' Respondents:
Followed by Q&A |
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19.00 |
Welcome cocktail |
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Thursday 02 October 2014
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09.30–12.30 |
3. Enabling Environment (EE) for CSOs and LAs Introductory words and setting the scene: the Structured Dialogue recommendations to promote an EE for CSOs and LAs Round table: What progress has been made to date? Moderated by Jean-Pierre Elong Mbassi Assessing Enabling Environment for cities and Local Government in Africa Looking back into the SD recommendations
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10.30–11.00 |
Coffee Break |
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11.00–11.40 |
Priorities for action and PFD role in promoting the enabling environment : Regional buzz groups moderated by regional task team members Groups and room numbers:
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11.40–12.20 |
Feedback from groups and plenary discussion: What messages for the PFD members to promote an Enabling Environment? Moderated by Izabella Toth |
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12.20–12.30 |
Wrap up and closure |
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12.30–14.00 |
Lunch (ATRIUM 5) Optional side event from 13:00 to 13:45: Rights of Migrants in Action (FR) (ES), organised by the Red Cross (Room JDE 53) |
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14.00–15.00 |
4. The EU Agenda Session Moderated by Klaus Rudischhauser, Deputy Director General, DG DEVCO 4.1 The Thematic Programme Global Public Goods and Challenges (GPGC) Presentations by:
Followed by Q&A |
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15.00–16.00 |
4.2 State of play of the programming, including EU Joint Programming 4.3 implementation of new financial instruments Followed by Q&A |
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16.00–16.30 |
Coffee Break |
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16.30–17.30 |
(Session 4 ctn.) Session Moderated by Angelo Baglio, DEVCO B2 4.4 CSO & LA Annual Action Plan for 2014 & beyond Followed by Q&A |
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17.30–17.30 |
Closing Session by DEVCO B2 |