The development cooperation system

Actors

states, NGO, international organizations, countries depending on how we classify them

Multilateral

cooperation involving multiple countries or organizations working together on issues of common interest. finical insititutions, OECD, UN, EU,and other regional bodies.

DAC- development assistant committee

A forum of major donor countries within the OECD that promotes effective aid and development cooperation policies.

Sectors

Promotion of the democratic government, poverty reduction, crisis prevention and recovery, energy environment and risk management, information and communicaiton

UN responsible for

setors’s, crosscutting issues, children emergency fund, eviromental program, population fund, united nations for women and for refugee

united nations children emergency fund

(UNICEF), focused on providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.

environmental program

(UNEP), works to coordinate responses to environmental challenges and promote sustainable development globally.

population fund

(UNFPA), works to ensure reproductive health and rights, and addresses population issues globally.

United nations women

(UN Women), dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, advocating for women's rights and addressing issues of discrimination and inequality.

United Nation Refugee agency

(UNHCR), responsible for protecting and supporting refugees, ensuring their rights, and finding durable solutions to their plight.

European Union

is the biggest donor in the world in terms of public aid for development and humanitarian action 140 countries

the tome treaty (1957)

established the European Economic Community, promoting economic integration and cooperation among member states.

the Lisbon treaty (2007)

reformed the institutional structure of the European Union, enhancing its decision-making processes and increasing the role of the European Parliament.

Code of Conduct 2007

sets guidelines for humanitarian aid, ensuring aid effectiveness and accountability in crisis situations.

The agenda for change

is a strategic framework adopted by the European Commission in 2011 aimed at improving the effectiveness of development cooperation, focusing on results, partnerships, and sustainability.

the European consensus on development

is a comprehensive framework adopted in 2005 that outlines the principles and objectives guiding the EU's development cooperation policies. It emphasizes the importance of coherence, ownership, and participation in the development process.

MFF - multiannual Financial Framework (2021-2027)

is the EU's long-term budget plan that allocates funding priorities across various policies and programs for the specified period.

MIP - multiannual indicative program

is a planning tool used by the EU to set out financial allocations and strategic priorities for development cooperation activities over a multi-year period.

National

state general administration, decentralized administration, and public universities

The Spanish case (state general administraiton)

refers to the specific implementation and outcomes of the EU's development cooperation policies within Spain, highlighting its unique administrative structure and challenges.

Decentralized administration

involves the distribution of government authority and responsibilities to local levels, allowing for more tailored local governance and decision-making in public administration. Technical cooperation, twinning, NGO gtants, common funds

Decentralized administration strengths

social support, higher compromise, reach smaller groups

Decentralized Administration weaknesses

spread of resources, difficult to coordinate, small capacities

Public universities

an increasing role in development cooperation by providing education and research that address local and global challenges, often partnering with governments and NGOs.

Private actors

entities such as businesses, foundations, and individuals that engage in development cooperation initiatives, often complementing public efforts and providing resources or expertise.

Civil society

the collective organizations and individuals in a society that operate independently from the government, playing a crucial role in promoting democratic values, advocacy, and community engagement in development cooperation efforts, NGO, independency.

European consensus (may 2017)

A framework for European Union development cooperation, emphasizing shared responsibility and strategic partnerships among EU member states and monitoring and holding authorities accountable

EC communication (2012)

A set of guidelines issued by the European Commission outlining the EU's approach to development cooperation, focusing on sustainability, inclusion, and policy coherence.

private sector

refers to organizations that have a core strategy and mission to engage in profit seeking activities thought the production of goods, provisions of services and or commercializaiton, including businesses, corporations, and enterprises that operate independently of government control.

Private Sector role in development

a resource provider, a beneficiary, the target, an active participant in development initiatives, and a collaborator with governments and NGOs.

The global compact initiative

is a global CSR initiative, based on voluntary business membership including some stakeholders form labor organizations, civil societies and UN agencies, seeks to foster a more beneficial relationship between business and societies, paying more attention to the poorest.